Under the Shadow
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| Directed by | Babak Anvari |
| Produced by |
Emily Leo Oliver Roskill Lucan Toh |
| Screenplay by | Babak Anvari |
| Starring |
Narges Rashidi Avin Manshadi Bobby Naderi Ray Haratian Arash Marandi |
| Music by | Gavin Cullen |
| Cinematography | Kit Fraser |
| Edited by | Christopher Barwell |
Production company |
Wigwam Films |
| Distributed by |
Netflix[1] Vertical Entertainment XYZ Films[2] |
Release dates |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country |
Iran Jordan United Kingdom |
| Language | Persian |
Under the Shadow (Persian: زیر سایه) is a 2016 Iranian-British horror film written and directed by Babak Anvari as his directorial debut, in which a mother and daughter are haunted by a mysterious evil in 1980s Tehran. The film stars Narges Rashidi, Avin Manshadi, Bobby Naderi, Ray Haratian and Arash Marandi.
Under the Shadow was produced by British film company Wigwam Films. The film premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim[3] and has been acquired by US streaming service Netflix.[4]
Plot
As a mother and daughter struggle to cope with the terrors of the post-revolution, war torn Tehran of the 80s, a mysterious evil begins to haunt their home.
Cast
- Narges Rashidi as Shideh
- Avin Manshadi as Dorsa
- Bobby Naderi as Iraj
- Ray Haratian as Mr. Ebrahimi
- Arash Marandi as Dr. Reza
- Bijan Daneshmand as Director
Release
The film's global premiere was in January 2016 at the Sundance Film Festival. The rights to the film were subsequently acquired by streaming service Netflix with Vertical Entertainment and XYZ Films assisting in VOD releases and a limited theatrical showing.[5]
Critical Reception
The film has received critical acclaim, with critics praising its spin on the narratives of the horror genre[6] as well as Rashidi's performance and Anvari's directing.[7] Based on 11 reviews, Under the Shadow holds a 100% 'fresh' rating with an average score of 8.1/10.[8] On Metacritic, the film currently holds a score of 86/100, indicating 'Universal Acclaim'.[9]
References
- ↑ Setoodah, Ramin (January 21, 2016). "Sundance: Netflix Acquires Iranian Horror Movie ‘Under the Shadow’ (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Vertical, XYZ In Global Pact For ‘Under The Shadow’; Deal Covers Theatrical, VOD – Sundance". January 23, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Sundance Review: 'Under the Shadow' is the First Great Horror Movie of the Year". January 23, 2015. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
- ↑ Setoodah, Ramin (January 21, 2016). "Sundance: Netflix Acquires Iranian Horror Movie ‘Under the Shadow’ (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Vertical, XYZ In Global Pact For ‘Under The Shadow’; Deal Covers Theatrical, VOD – Sundance". January 23, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Sundance Review: 'Under the Shadow' is the First Great Horror Movie of the Year". January 23, 2015. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
- ↑ Rooney, David (January 23, 2015). "'Under the Shadow': Sundance Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Rotten Tomatoes - Under the Shadow". Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Metacritic - Under the Shadow". Retrieved February 2, 2016.
External links
- Under the Shadow at the Internet Movie Database
- Under the Shadow at Rotten Tomatoes
- Under the Shadow at Metacritic
- Official Facebook page