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In the Shadow of the Moon

  • 2019
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Cleopatra Coleman and Boyd Holbrook in In the Shadow of the Moon (2019)
In 1988, Philadelphia police officer Thomas Lockhart (Boyd Holbrook), hungry to become a detective, begins tracking a serial killer who mysteriously resurfaces every nine years. But when the killer's crimes begin to defy all scientific explanation, Locke's obsession with finding the truth threatens to destroy his career, his family, and possibly his sanity.
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A Philadelphia police officer struggles with a lifelong obsession to track down a mysterious serial killer whose crimes defy explanation.A Philadelphia police officer struggles with a lifelong obsession to track down a mysterious serial killer whose crimes defy explanation.A Philadelphia police officer struggles with a lifelong obsession to track down a mysterious serial killer whose crimes defy explanation.

  • Director
    • Jim Mickle
  • Writers
    • Gregory Weidman
    • Geoffrey Tock
  • Stars
    • Boyd Holbrook
    • Cleopatra Coleman
    • Bokeem Woodbine
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    65K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,880
    873
    • Director
      • Jim Mickle
    • Writers
      • Gregory Weidman
      • Geoffrey Tock
    • Stars
      • Boyd Holbrook
      • Cleopatra Coleman
      • Bokeem Woodbine
    • 715User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    In The Shadow Of The Moon: Copy Cat
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    In The Shadow Of The Moon: For A Reason
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    In The Shadow Of The Moon: Serial Killer
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    Boyd Holbrook
    Boyd Holbrook
    • Locke
    Cleopatra Coleman
    Cleopatra Coleman
    • Rya
    Bokeem Woodbine
    Bokeem Woodbine
    • Maddox
    Michael C. Hall
    Michael C. Hall
    • Holt
    Rudi Dharmalingam
    Rudi Dharmalingam
    • Naveen Rao
    Al Maini
    • Old Naveen
    Quincy Kirkwood
    • Amy (9)
    Sarah Dugdale
    Sarah Dugdale
    • Amy (18…
    Rachel Keller
    Rachel Keller
    • Jean
    Ryan Allen
    Ryan Allen
    • Palmer
    Tony Nappo
    Tony Nappo
    • Clark
    Philippa Domville
    Philippa Domville
    • Arleen Nowak
    Tony Craig
    Tony Craig
    • Sergeant Williams (1988)
    Gabrielle Graham
    Gabrielle Graham
    • Tabitha
    Julia Knope
    Julia Knope
    • Candace
    Nicolas Van Burek
    Nicolas Van Burek
    • Officer Redmond
    Murray Furrow
    Murray Furrow
    • Hanson
    David MacInnis
    David MacInnis
    • Driving Cop (1988)
    • Director
      • Jim Mickle
    • Writers
      • Gregory Weidman
      • Geoffrey Tock
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    8johnjkelly-36119

    I enjoyed this.

    It's mid budget and reasonable acting etc. There are a lot of negative comments and some people are offended way too easily, perhaps some are looking into it way too much for faults and racism, it's fiction. There are a hell of a lot more offensive movies out there, I am 58 and white and I did not even think of any of the things that some of the overly sensitive reviewers on here so just enjoy it as the fictional movie that it is and not a propaganda movie with messages of hate.
    7nicholls905-280-546911

    Interesting thriller

    It's refreshing to find a mid range budgeted thriller. The film is unafraid to attempt high concept storytelling and for the better part of the running time it works. There are some strong flaws, but if you can go with the film, you'll enjoy the twists and turns. Nice to see Netflix relying on these high concept to lure audiences, who are trapped by mega studios pumping superheroes at us. Not great, but I thought it was interesting.
    7brummieman

    Good film

    So people are rating this low because it is alleged that it has a political message of 'wipe out an opposite view'? have they been hiding under a rock since cinema began? Most films before I was even born have been about one enemy wiping out another, morality has not been the premise of most films through cinematic history . This is simply an action film not based on real life, its obviously not a true story , the heart of it is simply the idea that if you were to, for instance, wipe out Hitler or his parents you potentially save millions of people from all different backgrounds. so do you wipe out the few or let the millions die? I suppose these films serve a good purpose in opening up the debate so I'll give it a 7 . Watch the film, enjoy it, its a good story , somewhat predictable at times but a good twist in the end.
    7ctrvhnscj

    In The Shadow of a Better Movie

    Not 12 Monkeys, but okay... starts great and goes into the sewer at the end, but a solid enjoyable watch all round.

    I think it is suffering from the usual outrage brigade whenever there is a female protagonist (eventually) in a movie. Strikes a real tone given the subject matter and the current climate that we are in.

    Appreciated it more after a rewatch and honestly think is a solid six or a weak seven. Given the budget and the cast, it plays well in the time travel sci-fi genre and while there are inevitably plot holes, that is with nearly ever time travel movie if you really want to be pedantic.
    8trashgang

    weird one

    Picked this one out of the blue on Netflix. Not knowing what it was going to be, no research whatsoever to see whats it all about.

    Glad that I have seen it, this was a hell of a ride. Starting as like a serial killer is out there this one turns into something like The Terminator. Excellent performances espescially from Boyd Holbrook. Great story that you can't see coming.

    Nice to see Michael C. Hall again, been a while.

    If you like your flicks weird then this is one to see. Not one boring moment.

    Gore 1/5 Nudity 0/5 Effects 3/5 Story 4/5 Comedy 0/5

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    • Trivia
      In the beginning when in 1988, they are listening to a basketball game on the radio in the patrol car. The announcer says that Philadelphia "lost a heartbreaker" to Atlanta 103-101. This places the exact date as April 14, 1988.
    • Goofs
      When Locke and Maddock head to the bus crash it is raining heavily but the officers do not use their wind shield wipers. They arrive at the crime scene and it has stopped raining and the ground appears wet but several other items in the area are visibly dry.
    • Quotes

      Locke: You know, when I kill you, you'll never be able to kill anybody. One version of me won't have to chase you.

      Rya: If you kill me now, the world as you know it will end in a very short time. And you have no idea what's coming.

      Locke: You're not the only one trying to change the past. I'll be a regular guy.

      [checks his gun]

      Locke: With a regular family.

      Rya: No. You don't kill me. I know you. I've known you my entire life. You were the one who told me to take this job. You taught me how to ride a bicycle. You made me my first ice cream pancakes. And you held me on the day I was born. This was my mother's.

      [hold up her bracelet]

    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: John Goodman/Michael C. Hall/Midland/Yesod Williams (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      China Dance
      Written by Tony Tam

      Performed by APM Music

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    • Release date
      • September 27, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ocultos por la luna
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada(location)
    • Production companies
      • 42
      • Automatik Entertainment
      • Belladonna Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 55m(115 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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