The Shadow Effect (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2017, The Shadow Effect is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Amariah Olson, running about 93 minutes. “Once you remember, you will never forget.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man's life is turned upside down when his violent dreams begin to blend with reality.
Who’s in it. The Shadow Effect stars Cam Gigandet as Gabriel Howarth, Brit Shaw as Brinn Howarth, Michael Biehn as Sheriff Hodge and Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Reese, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Shadow Effect has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shadow Effect page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shadow Effect tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shadow Effect (2017)?
- In US, The Shadow Effect is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shadow Effect worth watching?
- The Shadow Effect holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shadow Effect?
- The Shadow Effect stars Cam Gigandet, Brit Shaw, Michael Biehn, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Michael Aaron Milligan.
- When was The Shadow Effect released?
- The Shadow Effect was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.