Shadows in the Storm (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1988, Shadows in the Storm is a crime and mystery film directed by Terrell Tannen, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A daydreaming businessman named Thelonius Pitt takes a vacation in the Redwood Forests of California. The morning after he arrives, he meets a beautiful, mysterious woman named Melanie. She happens to look just like the woman he keeps seeing in his dreams. Thelonius and Melanie meet each other on the shore of a nearby river late at night. Melanie's husband finds them, and attacks Thelonius. Melanie pulls out a pistol and fires 3 shots, knocking her husband's body into the icy river below. The nightmare has begun...
Who’s in it. Shadows in the Storm stars Ned Beatty as Thelonious Pitt, Mia Sara as Melanie, Michael Madsen as Earl and Donna Mitchell as Elizabeth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Shadows in the Storm 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 in the Storm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadows in the Storm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadows in the Storm (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shadows in the Storm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shadows in the Storm worth watching?
- Shadows in the Storm holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadows in the Storm?
- Shadows in the Storm stars Ned Beatty, Mia Sara, Michael Madsen, Donna Mitchell and James Widdoes.
- When was Shadows in the Storm released?
- Shadows in the Storm was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.