Shadows

2023·Movie
1h 42min
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic49–Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

PrimeTubi TV

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Shadows fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Scary and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind, mystery, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You scare easily

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About

Alma and Alex, two adolescent sisters, are survivors of a catastrophic event. They live deep in the woods with their Mother, a strict, over-protective woman who has sheltered them from ominous presences, the Shadows, which live in the daylight and infest the world beyond the river, a border for Alma and Alex. When they follow Mother, out for hunting, Alma and Alex start a series of events which will make them discover the truth about the Shadows and their own reality.
Post-Apocalyptic HorrorDystopian SettingFamily SurvivalPsychological ThrillerMystery & IntrigueOminous AtmosphereIntense TensionSupernatural Elements

Crew

Directed by:
Carlo Lavagna
Written by:
Vanessa Picciarelli, Fabio Mollo, Damiano Bruè
Produced by:
Matteo Rovere, Andrea Paris

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Shadows

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shadows legally?

PrimeTubi TV

Shadows is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shadows worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shadows rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Shadows?

1 h 42 min

Shadows runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shadows?

Critics49
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 49 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see Shadows much the same way.

What language is Shadows in?

ItalianEnglish

It was made in Italian, with some English. Produced in Ireland, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Shadows?

8AUCAGBGGIEITNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shadows in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Shadows use?

Pop-Star ComposerThe CameoBookendsP.O.V. CamNo Guy Wants to Be ChasedThe Last DJOff-into-the-Distance EndingBrief Accent ImitationBeatnikCreator CameoInternal RevealPass Failand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Shadows, including Pop-Star Composer, The Cameo, Bookends.

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