Shadow Hours (2000)

Director:

Isaac H. Eaton

Writer:

Isaac H. Eaton (writer)

Release Date:

20 July 2001 (Italy)

Genre:

Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

Just when you think you've seen it all you realize you haven't seen a thing

Plot:

Michael is a recovering alcoholic/drug user. Back on the wagon, he's now responsible for a young, beautiful...

Plot Keywords:

Gas Station | Wealthy | Murder | Fight Club | Sadomasochism

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Balthazar Getty	...	Michael Holloway
Peter Weller	...	Stuart Chappell
Rebecca Gayheart	...	Chloe Holloway
Peter Greene	...	Det. Steve Andrianson
Frederic Forrest	...	Sean
Brad Dourif	...	Roland Montague
Michael Dorn	...	Det. Thomas Greenwood
Corin Nemec	...	Vincent
Johnny Whitworth	...	Tron
Arroyn Lloyd	...	Mickey
Clayton Landey	...	Announcer
Richard Moll	...	Homeless Man
Downtown Julie Brown	...	Speaker
Christopher Doyle	...	Sweeny
Tane McClure	...	Keesha

MPAA:

Rated R for strong violence, sexuality, masochistic images, drug use and language.

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Finland:K-18 | Iceland:16 | Portugal:M/18 | Canada:R | Germany:18 | Philippines:PG-13 | Spain:18 | UK:18 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Argyle Hotel - 8358 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, USA

Company:

5150 Productions

Quotes:

Stuart Chappelle: I've seen things in this city that make Dante's Inferno read like Winnie The Pooh.

Great independent movie

Shadow Hours is the best movie Balthazar Getty has done since Lost Highway and is also probably the best movie Peter Weller has done since Robocop. Anyone who has spent considerable time within a major city nightlife scene will be able to identify with this movie. People who also like a film to leave a few questions unanswered will also probably get a kick out of Shadow Hours.

The film has a great look to it, this film is so much slicker looking than any recent mainstream or indie film in the past few years. This is probably the slickest looking movie Ive seen since Blade. Kudos to the director and dp. The soundtrack is top notch as well. Weller is in top form here, his unique look and commanding voice really make his character. Getty gives a good performance as well. The cast of supporting characters is really amazing. Every few minutes you will see a familiar face pop up in a small role.

The only small problem I have with the film is that a few scenes referenced other movies a little too blatantly, but the film's main story is very original and intrigueing. Overall it is a great little movie with alot of style and a thought provoking story. It was great to see a movie made for adults compared to all the pg-13 bland entertainment that the gutless hollywood studios have been releasing lately.

This film is no direct to video cheapie my friends.