Shadow Builder (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1998, Shadow Builder is a horror film directed by Jamie Dixon, running about 101 minutes. “When God created light, the first shadow was born.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A demon is summoned to take the soul of a young boy who has the potential to become a saint. By doing this he will open a doorway to hell and destroy the world.
Who’s in it. Shadow Builder stars Michael Rooker as Father Vassey, Leslie Hope as Jenny Hatcher, Shawn Thompson as Sheriff Sam Logan and Andrew Jackson as Shadowbuilder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Shadow Builder has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Shadow Builder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow Builder tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow Builder (1998)?
- In US, Shadow Builder is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Shadow Builder worth watching?
- Shadow Builder holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadow Builder?
- Shadow Builder stars Michael Rooker, Leslie Hope, Shawn Thompson, Andrew Jackson and Kevin Zegers.
- When was Shadow Builder released?
- Shadow Builder was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.