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Under the Shadow

2016·Movie
1h 24min·PG-13
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic837.5Rotten Tomatoes99%70%

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A , horror movie: , but gripping, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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About

Fear will find you.

After Shideh's building is hit by a missile during the Iran-Iraq War, a superstitious neighbor suggests that the missile was cursed and might be carrying malevolent Middle-Eastern spirits. She becomes convinced a supernatural force within the building is attempting to possess her daughter Dorsa, and she has no choice but to confront these forces if she is to save her daughter and herself.
Psychological HorrorSupernatural ThrillerWar-Torn IranFamily TraumaPossession & ParanoiaFeminist PerspectiveCultural CommentaryClaustrophobic AtmosphereGrief & Loss

Crew

Directed by:
Babak Anvari
Written by:
Babak Anvari
Produced by:
Oliver Roskill, Emily Leo, Lucan Toh
Composed by:
Gavin Cullen, Will McGillivray

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Under the Shadow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Under the Shadow?

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In the United States, Under the Shadow streams on Netflix, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Under the Shadow worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is Under the Shadow okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Under the Shadow scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Under the Shadow?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Under the Shadow in English?

Persian

No, it was made in Persian.