Under the Shadow Movie (2016): Where to watch and stream online

Under the Shadow

2016, Movie, 1h 24min

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.

Country: United Kingdom,Jordan

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Reviews

Critic Kim Newman

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...a serious movie about pressure on an independent-minded woman living under Sharia law...

Read full review at Empire

Critic Nigel M Smith

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The film’s triumph lies in its ability to critique Iran’s post-revolution regime for its blatant sexism (...), while still working as a full-throttle horror when the demons come out to play.

Read full review at The Guardian

Meisam Lund

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Nice setting and characters but could have been scarier and had more of a twist. I like the ending though. A solid 5 for this one.

1 year ago

Critic Sheila O'Malley

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...creates a world where reality itself is suspect. In a year filled with great first features, add "Under the Shadow" to the list.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Marc Savlov

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This is a horror film right to its core, although the nightmare comes both from without (...) and within...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic David Madsen

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Imponerende skuespillerpræstationer (...) og en glimrende forståelse for filmens tid og sted tilføjer en troværdighed, som mange gysere savner.

Read full review at Soundvenue

Frequently asked questions

What is Under the Shadow about? Toggle content

A haunting tale of a mother and daughter struggling to survive in the midst of war and supernatural terror. As Tehran is bombarded, Shideh's apartment is hit by a missile, her husband is called away to fight, and she becomes convinced that malevolent spirits are haunting their home. Her daughter's bizarre behavior and strange occurrences only add to her growing paranoia. With no one else left in the building, Shideh must confront the djinn head-on to protect her family before it's too late.

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You can stream Under the Shadow on: Netflix

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