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In the Shadow of the Moon

2019·Movie
1h 55min·R
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5
  • Wonder5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Mystery, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Some crimes defy time.

In 1988, Philadelphia police officer Thomas "Locke" Lockhart, hungry to become a detective, begins tracking a serial killer whose crimes defy scientific explanation. When the killer mysteriously resurfaces nine years later, Locke's obsession with finding the truth threatens to destroy his career, his family, and possibly his sanity.
Sci-Fi ThrillerTime-Loop MysterySerial Killer InvestigationObsessive DetectiveTechnological ConspiracyPsychological TensionGritty RealismMoral AmbiguityMind-Bending PlotDark and Atmospheric

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream In the Shadow of the Moon legally?

In the Shadow of the Moon is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is In the Shadow of the Moon worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is In the Shadow of the Moon rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is In the Shadow of the Moon?

1 h 55 min

In the Shadow of the Moon runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on In the Shadow of the Moon?

Critics54
Audiences53

Yes. Critics average 54 and audiences 53 out of 100, so both groups see In the Shadow of the Moon much the same way.

What language is In the Shadow of the Moon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch In the Shadow of the Moon?

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

What tropes does In the Shadow of the Moon use?

Mistaken For CrazyRight-Wing Militia FanaticBlack Dude Dies FirstAgent ScullyCassandra TruthBald Head of ToughnessMade of IronWell-Intentioned ExtremistDivided States of AmericaFreeze-Frame BonusTrailers Always SpoilHow We Got Hereand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for In the Shadow of the Moon, including Mistaken For Crazy, Right-Wing Militia Fanatic, Black Dude Dies First.