The Shadow

The Shadow

1994 · 108 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.1 (567 votes)
Dir. Russell Mulcahy · Starring Alec Baldwin, John Lone, Penelope Ann Miller, Peter Boyle, Ian McKellen, Tim Curry · Music Jerry Goldsmith · The Shadow Collection

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?

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Based on the 1930s comic strip, The Shadow is put up against his archenemy Shiwan Khan, who plans to take over the world by holding a city to ransom using an atom bomb. Using his powers of invisibility and "the power to cloud men's minds", The Shadow comes blazing to the rescue with explosive results.

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This is a slick, pulpy ride through a stylized 1930s New York, blending shadowy neo-noir aesthetics with over-the-top superhero theatrics. It feels like stepping into a vibrant comic book, full of mysterious allure and thrilling, larger-than-life confrontations. Expect a stylish, adventurous romp with a dark, charismatic edge.

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