Dynamixor The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

SeeQuant Blending excellent reporting and strong storytelling, this is a disturbing film truly stranger than fiction

Plustown A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.

Kamila Bell This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

NotAnotherMovieCritic I have heard the scary stories of shadow people for quite a while now, so when I saw this movie I was very excited to delve right in. Unfortunately, I pretty disappointed.The film started out pretty well, giving us little glimpses of what was to come. However, the outcome wasn't presented well. The scares are far and few in between and only one is memorable.The writing and directing was good, even with the hidden messages throughout the film (the main reason I gave it a 4 instead of a 3). The acting, not so much. Sometimes it felt rehearsed and even in a few moments it was overacted, and to me this was a problem with the film. There were some interesting moments, but not enough to really keep my attention.My biggest problem with this film was a plot hole, and a pretty obvious one. I clicked on the "Contains Spoilers" box just in case, but I don't want to reveal anything if I can help it. All I will say is that the plot hole is with the film that they find, and the theory the doctor gives and how that it doesn't fit. To me that was the biggest downfall of this film.I didn't really enjoy it and probably wouldn't recommend it either.

Topaz1922 Let me first start out by saying that I have never given a movie a 10 rating and that this 10 rating is not because of the quality of the movie or the acting skills of the actors but purely on the fact that I was scared shitless after watching it, so much that I was too afraid to go to sleep! This movie was scarier than "The Conjuring" but surprisingly never made it to the theaters! I now regret watching the movie because I tossed and turned all last night for fear of closing my eyes! I was so scared! This is ironic considering that I searched high and low for it after seeing a preview of it. I finally found it on Netflix (DVD)and wanted to watch it so bad that I subscribed to the DVD service! "Shadow People" is based on true events about a 1971 sleep study gone wrong where people died mysteriously in Kentucky after claiming to see shadow people. The best part about the movie is that throughout the movie, they show clips of the real people and their reactions to the first event (a call to a late night DJ show) that set things in motion! It's all over you tube but since it has been said that those who watch the videos die (in a ring-type manner), I have decided not to venture that way! I ain't ashamed to admit it...I'm just too scared!

Walker Leonard (walkerfe) I am a big horror movie fan. I've probably seen too many for my own good. That said, this one is one of the better that have been released in the last few years. It blends aspects of both supernatural and psychological thrillers. The family aspect of the film is underwhelming, and not as well done as other horror films such as The Possession, but the rest of the movie is what this flick is about. Telling the story of a late night paranormal radio host, the main character Charlie runs into some strange happenings when he gets a mysterious call and then a mysterious package from a young man who claims to be seeing shadow people. The rest of the movie builds from there until the end, which was more than satisfying. I would recommend this to any person who wants to get some good chills, see into the human psyche when dealing with fear, or get their girlfriend creeped out to get a bit closer! Awesome. Just bought it on blu ray.

ersinkdotcom Rarely do I come across anything in my viewing of horror movies that makes me jumpy or paranoid after turning the TV off. Most times I enjoy the film and then go on about my business with no worries. However, every once in a while a true gem of fear comes along and leaves its imprint on me as I shut off all the lights in the house and head to bed. Matthew Arnold's "Shadow People" had me searching the walls and windows for ghastly spots of unexplained darkness after watching it.Participants in an experimental sleep study in the 1970s report seeing strange shadowy figures. They and several hundred other individuals die in their sleep soon after. The phenomenon was given the name SUNDS, which stands for "Sudden Unexplained Nocturnal Death Syndrome." Doctors wouldn't talk about the shadows.In the present, failing radio talk show host Charlie Crowe begins receiving calls from a teenager claiming shadowy intruders are coming for him. At first, Charlie believes the kid is mentally ill. His theory is challenged when the boy dies in his sleep. Things get even weirder when listeners of his talk show and people he tells about the mysterious shadowy figures begin dying in their sleep. Are these clusters of deaths a coincidence or are there sinister nocturnal forces at work?"Shadow People" takes the sort of ideas our nightmares are made of and puts them in a visual package. Everything you've ever thought about someone or something watching you in your sleep is brought to life in this creepy little indie film.Director Matthew Arnold shows great promise through his mastery of timing. He has a knack for setting up what you would expect to be your typical jump scare and somehow delivering it in an off-tempo manner that leaves the viewer surprised and shuddering.I can't say I completely agree with every choice of filmmaking he used for "Shadow People." The movie is presented in the manner of many true crime TV shows are. It's a re-enactment of "true events" with the actual people involved giving their commentary along the way. The concept is interesting but gets a bit distracting as the terror unfolds.Many religious individuals would express their belief that shadow people are demons or evil spirits. Much like in "The Possession" or "The Exorcist," the person has brought something into their house that allowed the entity access. I am of that mindset more so than any other concept brought up in this.If I were to compare "Shadow People" to other movies out there just as a way to spark people's interest, "The Ring" and "The Apparition" immediately come to mind. By no means is this a carbon copy of either of those films. They just came to mind as I sat watching it."Shadow People" is that rare horror movie that leaves a lasting impression on its audience. The fear might wear off over time, but you'll never completely stop thinking about it. We all wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air, feeling like something is sitting on us, or thinking we're being watched. Is it just our imagination or could it be the shadow people?