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Sunday, November 6, 2016

[6.25/10] Under the Shadow (2016)

Under the Shadow (2016)

Quick Review: Set in gritty 1980s Teheran during 'War of the Cities', this Iranian 'two way' horror has a realistically eerie atmosphere about itself, showcasing on one hand the terror of war, but also having a cool supernatural twist that enhances the intensity throughout the story. That being said, "Under the Shadow" is a proper slow burner that successfully builds suspense right until the final act, which is a let down in terms of both scares and impact. The acting is phenomenal, though.

2 comments:

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

What a shame it didn't ultimately deliver.

George Beremov [Nebular] said...

It did to a certain extend, but it's not the 'winner' everyone claims it to be.