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Night Shadows

Play trailer Poster for Night Shadows R Released Aug 24, 1984 1h 39m Horror Sci-Fi Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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When two brothers visit a small town, a chemical factory creates mutant creatures that descend on the residents.
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Chris Alexander Alexander On Film The movie is an atmospheric, unpretentious down-home horror flick that, more often than not, feels like Meth-fueled remake of Tobe Hooper's 1979 TV movie adaptation of Stephen King's SALEM'S LOT. Sep 23, 2021 Full Review Pat Padua Spectrum Culture Competently made but ultimately forgettable horror movie. Aug 28, 2018 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Just another below average zombie flick trying to come to life around a toxic wastes plot line. Rated: C+ Feb 28, 2015 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Aug 13, 2005 Full Review James Kendrick Q Network Film Desk a cross-bred horror film that is moderately successful in mixing some of the most overworked genres of the '70s and '80s Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 24, 2001 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jeepers C What can I say, I like campy 80's horror movies and this has all those requirements covered. Two brothers are traveling through a southern town, where they are dumping toxic materials into the environment. People are getting sick and mutating into toxic zombies who have a killer touch. This movie reminds me of The children alot. The storylines are the same. There isn't any bloody gore, but there were some good bladder effects being used in the movie. Overall, a good, campy, 80's movie to watch with anyone 10 or older. A good starter horror movie for younger viewers. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review Dan C I may be wrong, but I don't think this is horror movie. I think it has to do with a journey through life. Yes, there are some spooky elements, but that's part of life's passage. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/08/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie has potential on paper, but this isn't a book. The budget, the script, the cast and the special effects would work well for a campy low budget horror film, but the direction and pacing is so slow and deliberate it makes it hard to stay engaged. No tension, no suspense, no humor. This movie aimed too high and the talent just wasn't good enough to pull off a serious thought provoking horror film. If they would have aimed for an entertaining movie that made fun of itself and the horror tropes and cliches that they painfully go through this could have been a cult classic. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member A rather stupid plot, but so well-made altogether. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member Chemical waste from a plant in a small Southern town transforms inhabitants to blood seeking mutants. Stereotypical role for favourite Bo Hopkins while Jennifer Warren is curiously credited for a 'Special Appearance'. Goes on a bit too long and dim lighting often holds proceedings back in the tense moments. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Solid acting by main cast. Somewhat of a slow start to a mediocre story. Has a couple of legitimate scares. Competent directing and an eerie overall feel make this a fun late night guilty pleasure. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis When two brothers visit a small town, a chemical factory creates mutant creatures that descend on the residents.
Director
John Cardos, Mark Rosman
Producer
Igo Kantor
Screenwriter
Michael Jones, John C. Kruize, Peter Z. Orton
Production Co
Laurelwood Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 24, 1984, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Dolby
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