What genre is Under the Shadow?

Under the Shadow is categorised as Drama, Horror, War.

Who stars in Under the Shadow?

Narges Rashidi, Bobby Naderi, Ray Haratian, Hamid Djavadan, Arash Marandi appear in the main cast.

Who directed Under the Shadow?

Babak Anvari directed Under the Shadow.

How long is Under the Shadow?

Under the Shadow runs for 1h 24m (84 minutes).

Is Under the Shadow worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Under the Shadow?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Under the Shadow (2016)

Name: Under the Shadow
Genre: Drama, Horror, War
Released: 2016
Duration: 84 min
Cast: Narges Rashidi, Bobby Naderi, Ray Haratian, Hamid Djavadan, Arash Marandi

Movie 1h 24m ★ 6.5/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, scare me

Drama Horror War

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Released in 2016, Under the Shadow is a drama, horror and war movie. It is directed by Babak Anvari. The cast includes Narges Rashidi, Bobby Naderi and Ray Haratian. The running time is 1h 24m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about Under the Shadow

What genre is Under the Shadow?: Under the Shadow is categorised as Drama, Horror, War.
Who stars in Under the Shadow?: Narges Rashidi, Bobby Naderi, Ray Haratian, Hamid Djavadan, Arash Marandi appear in the main cast.
Who directed Under the Shadow?: Babak Anvari directed Under the Shadow.
How long is Under the Shadow?: Under the Shadow runs for 1h 24m (84 minutes).
Is Under the Shadow worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Under the Shadow?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.