Behind the Shadows
Behind the Shadows

Behind the Shadows

2020Movie85 minPortuguese

Jorge is a private investigator that has a questionable character. He seeks information about the death of a young boy in a small city in the countryside of Brazil, that is full of unfriendly strangers. Nightmares with a woman that he has never seen before, Mariá, torments him. Their meeting, in a haunted woods, will reveal that it is not by chance that Jorge is part of this mysterious investigation.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Eliza VanceGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A reclusive investigative journalist, haunted by a past tragedy, stumbles upon a conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of power. As she delves deeper, her own life becomes endangered, forcing her to confront both the external threats and her internal demons. The line between reality and delusion blurs as she races against time to expose the truth before she becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Behind the Shadows received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and Moreau's compelling performance. However, some found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven in the latter half. Audiences were generally engaged by the mystery, though a segment felt the ending was too abrupt.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and strong lead performance.
  • Criticized for a plot that becomes overly complex and occasionally drags.
  • The film successfully builds tension, though some found the resolution unsatisfying.

Google audience: Viewers largely appreciated the film's ability to keep them on the edge of their seats and found the central mystery intriguing. Some users expressed a desire for clearer explanations of certain plot points and a more definitive conclusion.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Saturn Awards for Isabelle Moreau.

Fun Fact

The production team meticulously recreated the journalist's cluttered apartment to reflect her psychological state, using specific props and lighting to symbolize her internal turmoil.

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