Under the Shadow

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there's a good deal of similarities between under the shadow and the babadook, and while the latter might have a more... iconic(?) antagonist(?), i found under the shadow to be a great deal more engrossing. it balances jump scares with a constant and palpable feeling of dread. it helps that the backdrop for the movie is frickin war. everything is already tense, fearful, and violent. air sirens punctuate scenes with terror throughout the movie, and explosions often dot the skyline of the city with pillars of smoke. the movie delivers some authentic scares, stunning imagery, and all the actors... read more