Awaken the Shadowman (2017) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery

Rated R | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery | Runtime 1h 23m
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Awaken the Shadowman Plot Synopsis:

Estranged for years since a devastating and horrible tragedy back in 1964, siblings Adam and Jake reunite once again when unexpectedly, the former receives an emergency phone call from his brother informing him that their widowed mother Evette has been inexplicably missing for days. Without delay, Adam troubled by the alarming news, returns to his hometown with his wife Beth and baby Emma, only to be awkwardly welcomed with open arms by the pervading members of the local cult-like bereavement group called "Gateways" and their rather cryptic guru leader Lawrence. Undoubtedly, there is more than meets the eye, moreover, as the two brothers search for answers in the secretive neighbourhood, at the same time, the dark presence of a grim and haunting spectre seems to be strongly attracted by infant Emma's innocence. Is there a chance of eluding the malignant otherworldly visitor?


Synopsis / Plot Summary: After the mysterious disappearance of their mother, estranged brothers reunite and discover an unknown supernatural force.

Tagline: Nightmares Come to Life.

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Awaken the Shadowman Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2017 (more 2017 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 83 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Horror Genres:  Supernatural
Horror Subgenres:  Cult, Dysfunctional Family
Directors: J.S. Wilson
Stars: James Zimbardi, Skyler Caleb, Jean Smart, Emily Somers, Andrea Hunt … (cast list)
Language: English
Country: United States
Writers: Skyler Caleb, Woodrow Wilson Hancock III, James Zimbardi
Producers: Skyler Caleb, Anthony C. Ferrante, Woodrow Wilson Hancock III, Dylan Mooney, Gary Rubens, Ulbrecht Tomas, James Zimbardi
Musicians: Douglas Pipes
Cinematographers: J.S. Wilson
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