The Shadow Men
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Synopsis
An innocent family outing becomes an exercise in terror when a blinding light from the sky descends on the Wilsons - Bob, Dez, and their son Andy, rendering them unconscious. They awake the following morning with no memory of the incident, yet they are all plagued by images of extraterrestrials and inexplicable anxiety.
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Top Cast
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Eric Roberts
Bob Wilson
Sherilyn Fenn
Dez Wilson
Dean Stockwell
Stan Mills
Andrew Prine
MIB #1
Chris McCarty
MIB #2
Hans Howes
Attendant
David Bowe
Harry
Lisa Dinkins
Desk Sergeant
Brendon Ryan Barrett
Andy Wilson
Tom Poster
MIB #3
Valerie Swift
Jane
Treva Tegtmeier
Secretary
Robert Berger
Detective
Benjamin Brown
Cop #1
Ben Slack
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timothy Bond
- Screenplay & Story
- Justin Stanley, Eric Miller
- Original Score
- Todd Hayen
- Original Title
- The Shadow Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Xenon Pictures, Promark Entertainment Group, Spectacor Films, Videal GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timothy Bond
Justin Stanley, Eric Miller
Todd Hayen
Frank Byers, Martin J. Layton, Kent L. Wakeford
Barry Zetlin
Jon Kramer, David Newlon, Steve Beswick
Department Leadership Roster
Cecil Gentry
Production Design
Frank Byers
Director of Photography
Barry Zetlin
Editor
Todd Hayen
Original Music Composer
Justin Stanley
Writer
Eric Miller
Writer
Steve Beswick
Producer
Timothy Bond
Director
Gary Paul
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow Men
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shadow Men about?
An innocent family outing becomes an exercise in terror when a blinding light from the sky descends on the Wilsons - Bob, Dez, and their son Andy, rendering them unconscious. They awake the following morning with no memory of the incident, yet they are all plagued by images of extraterrestrials and inexplicable anxiety.
Who directed The Shadow Men?
The Shadow Men was directed by Timothy Bond.
Who stars in The Shadow Men?
The principal cast of The Shadow Men includes Eric Roberts, Sherilyn Fenn, Dean Stockwell, Andrew Prine, Chris McCarty.
When was The Shadow Men released and how long is it?
The Shadow Men was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shadow Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shadow Men was composed by Todd Hayen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shadow Men?
The Shadow Men holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).