Death in the Shadows (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1985, Death in the Shadows is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Vivian Pieters, running about 97 minutes. “They Murdered the Woman She Thought Was Her Mother -- And Now They're After Her -- But Why?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman and her daughter lives in Oostdijk, a village near Amsterdam. One night when the mother is on her way home, she is killed in a car accident in the street they live in.
Who’s in it. Death in the Shadows stars Maayke Bouten as Valerie Jaspers, Marlous Fluitsma as Ria de Jong, Johan Leysen as Mellema and Erik de Vries as Paul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Death in the Shadows has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death in the Shadows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death in the Shadows tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death in the Shadows (1985)?
- In GB, Death in the Shadows is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death in the Shadows worth watching?
- Death in the Shadows holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death in the Shadows?
- Death in the Shadows stars Maayke Bouten, Marlous Fluitsma, Johan Leysen, Erik de Vries and Wim Bary.
- When was Death in the Shadows released?
- Death in the Shadows was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.