Under the Shadow
Under the Shadow
| 07 October 2016 (USA)
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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.

Reviews
YouHeart I gave it a 7.5 out of 10
Tedfoldol everything you have heard about this movie is true.
Bea Swanson This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.
Skyler Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.
alanig-55775 This was literally the worst movie ever I'm genuinely mad. It was good only because you thought it was gonna get good but the whole thing is just a bed sheet. Literally so freaking awful don't watch it
trenmast Brilliant. That's all I'm gonna say... Watch it ASAP.
paulclaassen Well, I must be honest I did not expect this to be as good as it was. This low budget supernatural thriller was highly effective and terrifying. Narges Rashidi was excellent as the stubborn mother - upset with the world because she was denied finishing her medical studies due to her involvement during a revolution. While their town is still under attack from Iraq, the tension inside her apartment slowly builds from suspenseful to creepy to terrifying. There's a lot of unexpected jump-scares, and some really great visuals. Absolutely brilliant.
Michael Ledo The film takes place in the 1980's during the Iran/Iraq conflict. Sideh (Narges Rashidi) is not allowed to be a doctor due to her previous political activity. Her husband Iraj (Bobby Naderi) completed medical school and is subject to the draft.They live in a middle class apartment building with their daughter Dorsa (Avin Manshadi) and her favorite doll Kimai.Mehdl, a survivor from the war zone, now lives with his aunt in the apartment building. He tells Dorsa about the Djinn, an air demon, is coming. Missiles from Iraq are rumored on their way. The Djinn becomes an issue, real or imaginary.The film is a psychological horror, not too heavy on the horror. The production was shot in Jordan, the language is Persian with slightly trailing English subtitles. I found the way of life and taboos as interesting as the horror aspect. Remember, in case of terrorist attack, stock up on plastic sheeting and duck tape.Guide: No swearing, sex, or nudity. Jane Fonda work out tape.