Shadows of the Mind (1979): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1979, Shadows of the Mind is a thriller and horror film, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. The film opens as Elise is getting released from a mental institution after 12 years of being locked up. She witnessed her mother drown and afterwards was never the same. Her psychiatrist, Dr. Robert Lang believes she is well enough to leave the hospital. He along with his girlfriend Diana escort Elise back to her childhood home. Soon, Elise’s stepbrother Leland shows up. It’s clear that his intentions are not good as he taunts her about her mother’s death. Later, it becomes clear that he wants the entire estate for himself and wants Elise locked back up forever. Elise begins hearing voices and having flashbacks of the night her mother died. Soon, people around Elise get murdered. The killer is a bit of a surprise and the conclusion is awesome. The atmosphere created is fantastic and sits somewhere in-between Don’t Look in the Basement (1973) and Funeral Home (1980). (from http://www.scaredstiffreviews.com/?p=4609)

Who’s in it. Shadows of the Mind stars Marion Joyce as Elise Halsted, Erik Rolfe as Dr. Robert Lang, G.E. Barrymore as Leland Sayers and Bianca Sloane as Diana Russell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Shadows of the Mind has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadows of the Mind page.

If you liked it. Fans of Shadows of the Mind tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.