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The Shade

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Twenty-year-old Ryan struggles with a debilitating anxiety disorder following his father's death. Together with his two brothers, he must fight to break the destructive cycle threatening their family as ancient darkness closes in on them.
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Cody Allen InSession Film Jul 18
B
The Shade resonates as a psycho-drama, probing the depths of despair with a lens that captures the essence of survivor’s guilt. Go to Full Review
Tyler Doupe Dread Central Jan 6
2.5/5
‘The Shade’ tackles compelling themes but lacks proper narrative structure. Go to Full Review
Alex Saveliev Film Threat 11/06/2024
6/10
Chipman knows his way around a creepy sequence, of which there are several throughout The Shade. He and his cinematographer, Tom Fitzgerald, do a great job of sustaining a mood of amplifying tension. Go to Full Review
Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens 10/21/2024
3/5
Writer/Director Tyler Chipman wastes no time in drawing us into the darkness of THE SHADE...setting the stage for difficult themes of mental illness, suicide, abandonment, grief, and more. Go to Full Review
Lisa Johnson Mandell AtHomeInHollywood.com 10/19/2024
The film’s steady pacing allows for genuine character moments that keep viewers invested, even as the supernatural elements simmer in the background. Go to Full Review
Bobby LePire Film Threat 10/15/2024
9/10
A strong and engaging debut. Go to Full Review
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Judy 10/01/2024 Made me think about movie for days. Dealt beautifully with tough sensitive issues. See more KaTonya H 09/23/2024 Great movie until it ended without a resolution See more Todd C 09/23/2024 This is a Must See!! Brilliantly written and directed! See more Gary G 09/22/2024 I'm sorry... what was the plot: angsty young adult with odd spooky s.... in the family so they kill themselves one by one and he finally stands up, the end... waste of time. See more NV 09/21/2024 Edge of your seat thriller! Excelllent acting and production. Must see!!! See more Jess J 09/21/2024 Wow! So impressed by this movie. A must see and not at all what I was suspecting See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Twenty-year-old Ryan struggles with a debilitating anxiety disorder following his father's death. Together with his two brothers, he must fight to break the destructive cycle threatening their family as ancient darkness closes in on them.
Director
Tyler Chipman
Producer
David Purdy
Screenwriter
Tyler Chipman
Distributor
Level 33 Entertainment
Production Co
Red King Cinema
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 20, 2024, Limited
Runtime
2h 7m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.66:1)
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