The Shadow Spirit (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2007, The Shadow Spirit is a thriller and crime film directed by Masato Harada, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. A series of murders of beautiful girls occur in Tokyo not long after the end of the war. Also the daughter of a retired actress, Yuzuki Yoko, has gone missing. In the meantime, a religious cult that claims to shut away misfortunes in a box has been gaining popularity, displaying an eerie aspect. Yoko's daughter is alleged to have been run over by a train, and taken into a research institute situated in a gigantic box-shaped building. A private detective Enokizu (Abe Hiroshi), a writer Sekiguchi (Shiina Kippei), a journalist Atsuko and a police detective Kiba each pursues their own case, and Chuzenji (Tsutsumi Shinichi), an owner of a secondhand bookshop, "Kyogoku Do" suspects that all cases are linked to the box-shaped research institute.
Who’s in it. The Shadow Spirit stars Shinichi Tsutsumi as kyougokudo, Kippei Shiina as Sekiguchi, Hiroshi Abe as enokizu reijirou and Hiroyuki Miyasako as kiba syutarou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Shadow Spirit has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shadow Spirit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shadow Spirit tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shadow Spirit (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Shadow Spirit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Shadow Spirit worth watching?
- The Shadow Spirit holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shadow Spirit?
- The Shadow Spirit stars Shinichi Tsutsumi, Kippei Shiina, Hiroshi Abe, Hiroyuki Miyasako and Akira Emoto.
- When was The Shadow Spirit released?
- The Shadow Spirit was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.