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Night Shadows

Play trailer Poster for Night Shadows R,  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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Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com May 10, 2026
C
The offering eventually gets a little wilder, but the wait for a payoff can be a true test of patience. Go to Full Review
Chris Alexander Alexander On Film Sep 23, 2021
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. Go to Full Review
Pat Padua Spectrum Culture Aug 28, 2018
Competently made but ultimately forgettable horror movie. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Feb 28, 2015
C+
Just another below average zombie flick trying to come to life around a toxic wastes plot line. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Aug 13, 2005
2/5
James Kendrick Q Network Film Desk Jul 24, 2001
2.5/4
a cross-bred horror film that is moderately successful in mixing some of the most overworked genres of the '70s and '80s Go to Full Review
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Harry S Feb 5, 2019 A rather stupid plot, but so well-made altogether.
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John Cardos

Director

Mark Rosman

Director

Wings Hauser

Josh Cameron

Jennifer Warren

Dr. Myra Tate

Bo Hopkins

Sheriff Will Stewart

Lee Montgomery

Mike Cameron

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Night Shadows

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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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