Under the Shadow (2016)

In Tehran, in the 80s, a mother and daughter are faced with the horrors of war, closer than they would like, but also with supernatural horrors.

'Under the Shadow' is a metaphorical horror film. The war is present at every moment both metaphorically and explicitly, and the film is an expression of the terror of innocence in the face of the injustice of war. In terms of the horror film aspect, the film is well made, the supernatural having roots in local cultural traditions.

Director:  Babak Anvari   

With: Narges Rashidi, Avin Manshadi, Bobby Naderi, Arash Marandi

Rating: 8/10