Shadow Island

2023·Movie
1h 30min
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes––

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Shadow Island fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Mystery and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design and cinematography

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Question everything.

David, an aspiring meteorologist, follows his late father's footsteps in the Swedish military. After stumbling upon what's left of his father's work, David sets off to a desert island in the Barents Sea - the one place which may hold the truth about his father's passing. Confronted by strange lights in the dark, eerie radio disturbances, and a hidden cave, David begins to question whether or not he's really alone on the island. Suddenly, a female voice calls out over the otherwise silent radio - a stranger trying to reach David. Little does he know, his search for truth is about to descend into a much larger conspiracy.
Isolated ThrillerArctic MysteryParanormal Sci-FiConspiracy PlotSuspenseful ExplorationPsychological DreadEerie AtmosphereMilitary BackstorySlow-Burn Tension

Crew

Directed by:
Johan Storm
Written by:
Johan Storm
Produced by:
Johan Storm, Niklas Bergwall, Erik Ljung
Composed by:
Andreas Gyllström

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Shadow Island

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Where can I stream Shadow Island legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuFandango at Home FreeScreamboxPlexCineverseTubi TV

Shadow Island is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shadow Island worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shadow Island rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Shadow Island?

1 h 30 min

Shadow Island runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shadow Island?

Critics60
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Shadow Island higher (60) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Shadow Island in?

SwedishNorwegianRussian

It was made in Swedish, with some Norwegian, Russian. Produced in Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch Shadow Island?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shadow Island in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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