The Shadow (1994) movie poster

The Shadow (1994)

"Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 70%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 44% (RT: 38%, MC: 50) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 48m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.1/10 (554 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
38%
Metacritic
50
Cast
Alec Baldwin as Lamont Cranston / The Shadow
John Lone as Shiwan Khan
Penelope Ann Miller as Margo Lane
Peter Boyle as Moe Shrevnitz
Ian McKellen as Dr. Reinhardt Lane
Tim Curry as Farley Claymore
Jonathan Winters as Wainwright Barth
Sab Shimono as Dr. Roy Tam
Most people think so. 70% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 554 votes. Critics scored it lower at 44%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Based on the 1930s comic strip, The Shadow is put up against his archenemy Shiwan Khan, who plans to take over the world by holding a city to ransom using an atom bomb. Using his powers of invisibility and "the power to cloud men's minds", The Shadow comes blazing to the rescue with explosive results. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of The Shadow was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

The Shadow is a 1994 fantasy, action, crime film directed by Russell Mulcahy. Based on the 1930s comic strip, The Shadow is put up against his archenemy Shiwan Khan, who plans to take over the world by holding a city to ransom using an atom bomb. Using his powers of invisibility and "the power to cloud men's minds", The Shadow comes blazing to the rescue with explosive results.

The film has been rated by 554 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a fantasy film, The Shadow delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Shadow (1994) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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