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Under the Shadow

9.2

Excellent

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Set in 1980s Tehran during the War of the Cities, Under the Shadow follows a mother and daughter struggling to survive as their apartment building is haunted by a malevolent djinn. The film brilliantly parallels the external threat of war with the internal, supernatural terror of the haunting. It is a sophisticated, atmospheric horror film that uses its historical context to heighten the sense of dread. The performances are grounded and authentic, making the supernatural elements feel all the more terrifying in their intrusion upon a war-torn reality.

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What is Under the Shadow?

Set in 1980s Tehran during the War of the Cities, Under the Shadow follows a mother and daughter struggling to survive as their apartment building is haunted by a malevolent djinn. The film brilliantly parallels the external threat of war with the internal, supernatural terror of the haunting. It is a sophisticated, atmospheric horror film that uses its historical context to heighten the sense of dread. The performances are grounded and authentic, making the supernatural elements feel all the more terrifying in their intrusion upon a war-torn reality.

How good is Under the Shadow?

Under the Shadow scores 9.2/10 (Excellent) on Lunoo, making it one of the highest-rated options in the Movie category.

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