The Shadow Effect (2017): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Shadow Effect is a 2017 action thriller directed by Amariah Olson and Obin Olson, starring Cam Gigandet as Gabriel Howarth, Michael Biehn and Brit Shaw. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $43,368 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Directors
- Amariah Olson and Obin Olson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Status Media & Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Shadow Effect About?
The premise of The Shadow Effect without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Once you remember. You will never forget. A young man’s life is turned upside down when his violent dreams begin to blend with reality.
The Shadow Effect Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male nudity
- nudity
- rear nudity
- sex scene
- sex standing up
- man wears underwear
- male rear nudity
- undressing
- undressing someone
- taking off underwear
- baseball bat
- barefoot male
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- lying on the floor
- shot in the forehead
- shot in the head
- shot in the chest
- shot in the back
- shot to death
- shot in the side
- punched in the face
- punched in the chest
- kicked in the stomach
- fistfight
- fight
- brawl
- gunfight
- shootout
- police shootout
- foot chase
- car chase
- police chase
- car crash
- car accident
- car rollover
- overturning car
- bridge
- explosion
- exploding body
- exploding building
- action hero
- anti hero
- one man army
- tough guy
- warrior
- opening action scene
- one against many
- murder
- death
- violence
- brutality
The Shadow Effect Cast & Characters
Cam Gigandet leads the cast as Gabriel Howarth, with Michael Biehn as Sheriff Hodge and Brit Shaw as Brinn Howarth. Directed by Amariah Olson and Obin Olson; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Amariah Olson
- Co-director Obin Olson
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Cam Gigandet as Gabriel Howarth -
Michael Biehn as Sheriff Hodge - Brit Shaw as Brinn Howarth
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Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Reese
Also Starring in The Shadow Effect
· 21 more- William Mark McCullough Deputy Wallace
- Michael Aaron Milligan Jesse McGraw
- Jim Dougherty Pharmacist
- Sherri Eakin Brunette Woman
- Cullen Moss Governor Francis
- Ryan Homchick Doc
- Jon Kohler Masterson
- Andi Matheny Julia
- Sean Freeland Deputy Truvio
- Jose Miguel Vasquez Suited Man
- Chase Anderson Metro Policeman Double
- Mark Thompson-Ashworth Jack
- Jae Greene Hotel Secret Service #1
- Jacob Garcia Hotel Secret Service #3
- Jaye Tyroff Metro Policeman
- Cullen Ries TV Reporter
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- Charles Barden Hotel Service Agent #2
- Michael Lisenby Secret Service Agent
- Diana Chiritescu Sarah
- Johnna Jeong Doctor Connelly
- Ryan Monolopolus SWAT Officer
More from Amariah Olson and Obin Olson
More films directed by Amariah Olson and Obin Olson: Body of Sin and Unknown Caller.
The Shadow Effect Plot Summary
What happens in The Shadow Effect from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gabriel Howarth wakes up each day haunted by nightmares that tie back to the assassination of a US senator. He and his wife, Brinn Howarth, run a small, welcoming restaurant, and they share a longstanding friendship with Sheriff Hodge. As days pass, Gabriel finds that the memories of the senator’s murder are more than just dreams; they intrude into his waking life and begin to blur the line between memory and reality.
Full summary
The whole story of The Shadow Effect, scene by scene
The Shadow Effect Box Office
The Shadow Effect grossed $43,368 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$43.4K
- International
- $43.4K
The Shadow Effect Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Shadow Effect.
How Well Do You Know The Shadow Effect?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the main protagonist who experiences nightmares and works at a restaurant?
The Shadow Effect Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “The Dying Kind” and “El efecto sombra”.
- Also known as
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- The Dying Kind
- El efecto sombra
- Hiệu Ứng Bóng Ma
- Sem Controle
- Żołnierz doskonały
- Shadow Effect - Keine Erinnerung. Keine Kontrolle.
- Árnyék hatás
- Dokonalý voják
- 블랙 쉐도우
- Тень
- La fuga dell'assassino
- Ефектът на сянката
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- Gölge Efekti
- 阴影效应
- Tueur programmé
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Movies Like The Shadow Effect
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Shadowed Mind, Shadow Man and The Shadow People.
The Shadow Effect FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Shadow Effect, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Shadow Effect?
The Shadow Effect runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Shadow Effect released?
The Shadow Effect was released on May 2, 2017.
Who directed The Shadow Effect?
The Shadow Effect was directed by Amariah Olson and Obin Olson.
More films by Amariah Olson Who is in the cast of The Shadow Effect?
The Shadow Effect stars Cam Gigandet as Gabriel Howarth, Michael Biehn as Sheriff Hodge and Brit Shaw as Brinn Howarth, among 25 credited actors.
How much did The Shadow Effect make at the box office?
The Shadow Effect grossed $43,368 worldwide.
Does The Shadow Effect have a post-credit scene?
No. The Shadow Effect has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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