Under the Shadow is a supernatural horror movie and one of the year’s very best genre offerings.
During the first 10 minutes, youd be forgiven for wondering if you were mis-soldUnder the Shadow.
Something with its sights set firmly on Dorsa.
Like all the best horror movies,Under the Shadowis compelling even before the monsters show up.
Whats a djinni or two on top of that?
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But theres a lot more going on here than in your average ghost train-style spookfest.
Most haunted house stories involve families moving into abandoned places where something violent has happened in the past.
In those circumstances, youd probably start believing in the boogeyman too.
But those constraints only really serve to enhance the films claustrophobic atmosphere.
It likewise that his cast is so strong.
Intelligent and terrifying, poignant and pointed,Under the Shadowis unmissable.
Under the Shadow opens in U.S. theaters on Friday, Oct. 7.
Rating:
5 out of 5
