Under the Shadow(2016)
Fear will find you.
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.
Directed by Babak Anvari
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Cast
Narges Rashidi
Shideh
Avin Manshadi
Dorsa
Bobby Naderi
Iraj
Ray Haratian
Mr. Ebrahimi
Hamid Djavadan
Mr. Fakur
Bijan Daneshmand
Director
Behi Djanati Atai
Pargol
Aram Ghasemy
Mrs. Ebrahimi
Soussan Farrokhnia
Mrs. Fakur
Arash Marandi
Dr. Reza
Nabil Koni
Mr. Bijari
Sajjad Delafrooz
Secretary
Houshang Ranjbar
Police Officer
Amir Ranjbar
Young Soldier
Under the Shadow — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Under the Shadow?+
Under the Shadow is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Under the Shadow come out?+
Under the Shadow was released in 2016.
How long is Under the Shadow?+
Under the Shadow runs for 84 minutes (1 hour and 24 minutes).
Who directed Under the Shadow?+
Under the Shadow was directed by Babak Anvari.
Who stars in Under the Shadow?+
Under the Shadow stars Narges Rashidi, Avin Manshadi, Bobby Naderi, Ray Haratian and Hamid Djavadan.
Is Under the Shadow worth watching?+
Under the Shadow holds a 6.5/10 rating from 762 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, horror and war.
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