Something in the Shadows
Something in the Shadows

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Something in the Shadows

2021
Movie
92 min
English

After tragedy hits the manor back in the 1850's, an enraged father's ghost haunts the manor for eternity. Now in the present, a group of college students accept an invite to visit for the weekend to earn scholarships. What they believed to be easy way to earn money turns for the worse and in every way.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users75%
Director: Eliza VanceGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A documentary filmmaker investigating a series of unexplained disappearances in a remote, isolated town uncovers a dark, ancient secret tied to the local folklore. As she delves deeper, the lines between her investigation and the town's chilling legends begin to blur, putting her own life in grave danger. She must race against time to expose the truth before she becomes the next victim swallowed by the shadows.

Critical Reception

Something in the Shadows received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. Praised for its atmospheric tension and unsettling premise, it was also noted for its ambitious yet somewhat convoluted narrative. The performances, particularly from lead Anya Sharma, were frequently highlighted as a strong point. However, some critics found the pacing uneven and the resolution less impactful than the build-up.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and chilling sound design.

  • Commended Anya Sharma's compelling performance as the driven filmmaker.

  • Criticized for a sometimes predictable plot and a slightly rushed ending.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's ability to create suspense and its effective use of horror elements. Many found the storyline engaging and praised the lead actress. Some viewers felt the plot became a bit too convoluted in the latter half, and a few expressed disappointment with the explanation of the central mystery.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Debut Director at the Bram Stoker Awards.

Fun Fact

The eerie, isolated setting of the film was shot in a real, abandoned mining town in the Pacific Northwest, which added to the authentic unsettling atmosphere during production.

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