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The Father's Shadow (A Sombra do Pai)

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Dennis Harvey Variety 08/07/2019
Not entirely satisfying, it's nonetheless a curiously poignant fable of profound premature loss, both enhanced and somewhat muddled by its slippery occult elements. Go to Full Review Alexandra Heller-Nicholas The Blue Lenses 07/23/2019
The Father's Shadow is a deeply moving supernatural tale about grief and loneliness, as a young girl discovers her power and agency in a hard, cold world. Go to Full Review Clarence Tsui The Hollywood Reporter 10/26/2018
There's no denying the young director's ability to conjure a doomed ambience out of an array of seemingly non-descript locations and inanimate objects. Go to Full Review Sarah Musnicky Nightmarish Conjurings 06/23/2020
6/10
THE FATHER'S SHADOW has potential with its exploration of grief and loss, but it feels lost as to what direction it wants to take at times. Go to Full Review Chloe Leeson Screen Queens 02/14/2020
For fans of big scares, The Father's Shadow will leave little to be impressed by, but as a simmering family drama with supernatural elements, the film bears some considerable emotional heft and spooky visuals. Go to Full Review C.H. Newell Father Son Holy Gore 08/08/2019
4/5
An emotional horror drama about how working class people are turned into walking corpses by capitalism and what effect this has on their families. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Brad P 03/06/2023 Although I love it for paying homage to classics like The Night of the Living Dead (1968) and Pet Sematary (1989), I believe future filmmakers will be paying homage to The Father's Shadow. Simultaneously, it takes horror in both a classic and new direction, never losing the discomfort while maintaining the drama and childish innocence to the very end. See more 09/06/2019 La historia es interesante pero narrada de forma floja, el papel del padre no aporta ni convence, la niña lo hace muy bien pero la historia no termina de involucrarla, resulta muy casera. See more Read all reviews
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Gabriela Amaral Alameda

Director

Nina Medeiros

Actor

Julio Machado

Actor

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Gabriela Amaral Alameda