Review of Under the Shadow (2016) by Kelvin W — 23 Apr 2016
The horror is relatively more impactful in this Iranian film based on the backdrop of post-revolution Iran. The tension of war-torn Tehran instills a paranoiac environment that heightens the psychological when mixing in supernatural elements.
The audience will likely sympathize with the oppressed female lead with broken dreams along with her disturbed daughter. The ingredients are setup for success, and the film executes with a style similar to the Babadook with more jump scares than expected.
Overall, this is a film with more meaning behind the shadow of fear.
This review of Under the Shadow (2016) was written by Kelvin W on 23 Apr 2016.
Under the Shadow has generally received positive reviews.
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