The Shadow Men (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1997, The Shadow Men is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Timothy Bond, running about 95 minutes. “They know that you know” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Happily married couple Bob and Dez Wilson and their 12-year old son Andy are being attacked by a blinding light when driving home from a daytrip. They awaken a couple of hours later, seemingly unscathed but soon driven mad by recurring nightmares. It soon appears that they have been abducted by aliens as proved by their sons handycam that had suddenly started running right after the incident. This mysterious fact is discovered by even more mysterious Men In Black who start nagging the family up to the point of threatening to kill them. Laughed at by the police the threesome seek refuge at sf-writer Stan Mills' house and start fighting back.
Who’s in it. The Shadow Men stars Eric Roberts as Bob Wilson, Sherilyn Fenn as Dez Wilson, Dean Stockwell as Stan Mills and Brendon Ryan Barrett as Andy Wilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Shadow Men has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shadow Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shadow Men tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shadow Men (1997)?
- In US, The Shadow Men is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shadow Men worth watching?
- The Shadow Men holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shadow Men?
- The Shadow Men stars Eric Roberts, Sherilyn Fenn, Dean Stockwell, Brendon Ryan Barrett and Andrew Prine.
- When was The Shadow Men released?
- The Shadow Men was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.