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10 Best Movies Like Shadow

If you loved Shadow, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Taxidermia

Taxidermia

2006★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shadow for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Set over three generations and beginning with a sexually frustrated orderly during WWII who relieves his tensions in the most outlandish, gross ways. The result of his liaison is a...

#2
2036: Nexus Dawn

2036: Nexus Dawn

2017★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shadow for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This in-world short film takes place in the year 2036 and revolves around Jared Leto’s character, Niander Wallace. In this short, Wallace introduces a new line of “perfected” repli...

#3
Zeitgeist: Addendum

Zeitgeist: Addendum

2008★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shadow for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Zeitgeist: Addendum premiered at the 5th Annual Artivist Film Festival. Director Peter Joseph stated: "The failure of our world to resolve the issues of war, poverty, and corruptio...

#4
Final Destination 2

Final Destination 2

2003★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shadow for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

When Kimberly has a violent premonition of a highway pileup she blocks the freeway, keeping a few others meant to die, safe...Or are they? The survivors mysteriously start dying an...

#5
The Dark Knight Rises

The Dark Knight Rises

2012★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shadow for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Go...

#6
Paris Prestige

Paris Prestige

2017★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shadow for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Nasser, a 30-something Parisian with a troubled past, returns to Paris after some jail time. Margot, his probation officer, urges him to work at LE PRESTIGE, his brother's bar loca...