10 Things You Didn't Know About The Shadow

[@vadergravy]

Nice to see this movie getting some attention, seems it's mostly overlooked. I always really enjoyed it.

[@blackc1479]

Yeah, very underrated,and it had an amazing lineup. This actually got me into some of the older shadow novels too.

[@censorshipsucks9493]

Me too.

[@shaneschluter]

Saw it 3 times in the theater

[@bradt48]

One of the best comic book based movies in the 90s, next to the Rocketteer and Dick Tracy

[@kerry-j4m]

What about the Phantom ???

[@eclipsehorse8693]

@@kerry-j4m 'The Phantom' gets a lot of hate BUT it's a fun throwback to pulp heroes we grew up with on radio- truth be told, he predates Batman! I thought it was a fun romp where everyone was in on the cheesiness and fun, and didn't try to take itself to srsly, it was bright and colorful the way a good superhero movie should be.

[@varanid9]

@@kerry-j4m The Phantom was EXCELLENT! It might even be better than The Shadow. Might.

[@Zed-fq3lj]

agree

[@kerry-j4m]

@@eclipsehorse8693 I still LOVE the Phantom film,all the pulp heroes predate Batman,Zorro,the Shadow,etc,etc,..most of what makes Batman is taken from Zorro and other pulp heroes. If it wasn't for the pulp heroes there wouldn't be a Batman.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

I really love those '90s pulp hero movies: The Shadow, The Phantom, The Mask of Zorro, The Rocketeer, and Dick Tracy

[@BELLA-mf6hb]

I'm so glad I own all of them still. ❤

[@ciscodeer9094]

Don't forget Spawn and Darkman

[@slake9727]

​@ciscodeer9094 Neither Spawn nor Darkman are pulp. They were created in the 1990's, not the 1930's and 1940's.

[@kevinmeyers7821]

My childhood in a nutshell.😊

[@ciscodeer9094]

@@slake9727 Oops sorry they were but you have to admit they were kind of awesome.

[@kevinmeyers7821]

I used to like listening to the old radio plays on KZbin when I was at work. It helped pass the time, and gave me a hankering to only buy blue coal.

[@OSJ81]

LOL YES!!!! The Blue coal commercials were awesome

[@chrishmiller4534]

Blue Coal…made from the finest anthracite! 😂

[@DavidMcMahon-b3o]

yeah I have some of those shows on CDs and it included those commercials. Wonder whatever happened to Blue Coal?

[@EricHaar]

The Glen Alden Coal Company, the makers of Blue Coal, went through a 25 year (?!) bankruptcy and ceased operations in 1976.

[@BoSmith7045]

​@@DavidMcMahon-b3othey went under after everyone switched to gas or electric after WW2. According to Google there are still about 130,000 homes that still use coal which is surprising but it's probably getting harder and harder to find suppliers to deliver it.

[@PowerGlove79]

The score by Jerry Goldsmith is terrific. As well as the song “Original Sin” by Taylor Dayne and written by the late, great Jim Steinman

[@rockstarphantom8112]

There are many great scores, but this is one of the only ones that gives me chills and makes me want to fight crime every time.

[@TheRatsCast]

Original Sin is a favorite of mine since seeing the movie. In fact; I owned both versions of the song. The film version and Taylor Dame's version. Yes, there was a slight difference

[@maxdokdok8712]

Boy you weren't kidding, great song with Steinman signature sound.

[@Zed-fq3lj]

truly a brilliant score!

[@hughcandraw]

Yeah! That credit song was great.

[@Willie-tf7zr]

That era of hero films, from about 1990 to 1995 is very underrated. The Rocketeer, the Shadow, etc. I even have a soft spot for the 1990 version of Captain America. Despite their issues, they are fun movies, as as minty pointed out, no cgi overload.

[@DavidMcMahon-b3o]

The biggest problem with the 90s Captain America movie, other than an Italian Red Skull, so that they could release the movie in Germany, was that Cap LOST EVERY FIGHT HE WAS IN!!!!! That includes the very last fight, where he was saved by the President and the girl love interest. Yeah, he finally beat the Red Skull but only after the other two saved his bacon a few times.

[@Mythos_Musik]

I need you to pull over, I'm gonna be sick... (lol Phantom was good too.)

[@eclipsehorse8693]

oh yeah, the Albert Pyun Captain America with Matt Salinger and Ned Beatty! Good times!

[@varanid9]

@@DavidMcMahon-b3o Well, it wasn't nearly as good as The Shadow, The Phantom and The Rocketeer, but, overall, it showed promise. It had its moments. It's main problem, I thought, was a distinct lack of superhero action and a too short run time to tell its story.

[@SgtLube818]

Can't forget the Dick Tracy movie with Warren Beaty.

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

Baldwin really is a blast in this movie.....

[@noneed4me2n7]

Kept waiting for more heaving hitting bits in the comment with Baldwins trial and all.

[@Rattus-Norvegicus]

Tim Curry as well. Towards the end, when he's going mad and drooling on himself is excellent. His eyes look crazy af.

[@varanid9]

I see what you did there.

[@michaelmartin8337]

You're thinking of Rust

[@matthewgreganti4838]

I actually have this on DVD. I love all the retro serial inspired movies, especially this and The Rocketeer. Don't think The Shadow gets enough love.

[@mechanicalpants]

True and the pinball machine is excellent too.

[@varanid9]

Yes, I have The Shadow, The Phantom and The Rocketeer on blu-ray. They are excellent films all, and Skky Captain and the World of Tomorrow is good too. I was taken aback by all the CGI at first, until I slowly came to realize that almost everything in the movie was computer generated around actors performing on a mostly blank stage. That was pretty mind blowing back then.

[@mattc.8839]

I loved this movie as a kid. Glad to see it getting some attention.

[@Clownboy15]

Bonus Fact: The model used for NYC was created for the Coen Brothers film, “The Hudsucker Proxy.” The filmmakers for The Shadow had to add to the model though as it had no roofs. In Hudsucker you see the buildings from the ground up whereas in The Shadow you’re flying over them.

[@tomkennard6981]

'The Hudsucker proxy' was a brilliant picture. One of Tim Robins best outside of Shawshank and Jacobs Ladder.

[@MurderMostFowl]

And interestingly enough the screenplay was written by the Coens AND Sam Raimi, which was a little shocking to me! I love the script. It has a wonderful poetic quality to it that just feels perfect for the surreal world the film takes place in.

[@Clownboy15]

@@MurderMostFowl yeah, Raimi did the second unit directing. Could totally tell with all the vactube shots in the movie!

[@OcarinaSapphr-]

Wow- this scratches a nostalgia itch; I remember a local gun shop in my Queensland town had a replica of the Purbah Dagger

[@wstine79]

"Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Minty Knows."

[@blackc1479]

Shouldn't it be "what movie nerdiness?"😂

[@Rendezman562]

all 3 1930s period films , the rocketeer, phantom, and shadow were decent films that don't get enough love.

[@meageekygirl]

Absolutely love this movie. I always find myself returning to watch this movie from time to time and just get so absorbed into it. Thank you for this video!

[@jayaskme2942]

OMG, this is one of my all time fav movies. Big, huge thanks Minty

[@esinohio]

Tragically underrated movie.

[@kamenrangerzeo8251]

Fun fact: some of Batman's earliest creations were inspired by the Shadow and plus they even had a special crossover between the two characters.

[@fuckgoogle8661]

The spider as well. The spider was sort of a much ruffer vigilante for the time.

[@MichaelRBrown-lh6kn]

Actually, several early Batman stories were copied whole sale from The Shadow.

[@noneofurbusiness5223]

I didn't know The Shadow was former crime lord. My parents raved about the radio show. Both parents born mid-1930's

[@Sarah_Gravydog316]

that was one the Shadow's origins originally, his real identity is unknown, and Kent Allard & Lamont Cranston are only 2 of his many aliases "I know you better than you know yourself"

[@DavidMcMahon-b3o]

He was originally a very famous WW1 flying ace. Went by the name The Black Ace or something like that. He saved the lives of a number of Russian royal family early in the war and received his red ring from them as a reward. And they died just a few years later with the start of the Russian Revolution and he was not around to save them. Kent Allard was revealed to be his "real name" in the late 30s. He used the name of Lamont Cranston as his main disguise when the real Lamont Cranston was out of the country. The two of them actually teamed up in a few of the pulp stories. Gibson's gave hints later on that Kent Allard might not even be the Shadow's "real identity".

[@Ryan_Thompson_Guitarist]

@@DavidMcMahon-b3o He was named 'The Black Eagle' because of his preference for flying his fighter plane during the night. On one mission he crashed his plane behind enemy lines and established a spy ring, where he met Cliff Marsland, a future agent of his.

[@varanid9]

@@DavidMcMahon-b3o The Black Eagle.

[@MichaelRBrown-lh6kn]

@@DavidMcMahon-b3o The Black Eagle, actually. Everything else you said is correct.

[@ekahnoman7331]

Watched this over and over again as a kid in the 90s. Underrated gem. Fun and stylish. My grandma would often jokingly quote in a deep voice, "who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men", since she was familiar with the radio show.

[@williamjackson6705]

One of My favorite movies of the 90s. It did get some critical love. Roger Ebert liked it very much as I recall.

[@grannyweatherwax8005]

I had a subscription to Entertainment Weekly back in the 90s. I remember one of their main movie critics had the worst, outdated taste. He seemed to hate fun. I wonder if he's the one who rated it as one of 20 worst superhero movies.

[@Hawkeye26]

I liked this movie, but it's been SO long since I last watched it, I actually allowed myself to forget that Tim Curry was in it!! I'm glad to hear that it's gained popularity over time...

[@The_Original_LBSwanson]

I've always loved this movie. It's fun to see it getting some attention.

[@beckyowens2586]

I was 10 in 1994. Alec Baldwin as Lamont Cranston was literally my first on screen crush. I've always been a sucker for a man in a vintage suit. I was never aware that anyone thought it was a bad movie. I've always loved it. I'm mildly offended you called it a "B" movie! lol

[@Sarah_Gravydog316]

Hollywood execs don't like 'old' settings, like modern movies set in the 1930s ...they want everything set in modern times, which is ridiculous

[@Countraccoonula]

No shame. He was hot

[@1971thedoctor]

I didn’t get to see the Shadow in the theater but when I finally did see it on dvd it made my favorites list, I’ve watched this many times and never gets old just a fun beautiful looking movie

[@josiahbahuaud2294]

My uncle had a bunch of old Shadow cassettes, and I used to love those on road trips. When he movie came out, I was so excited. Probably the only 12 year old who wanted to go see it so badly. Lol

[@puffinman1138]

I was with you, my friend. That was my age at the time and because my dad grew up with the radio serials I had a loose familiarity and I LOVE this film. I had all the figures and even the junior novelization from a book fair. Ah...book fairs. LoL

[@RandomGreymane]

A lot of these old serials are available through the public domain or *cough* “abandoned” so you can definitely find the old shows.

[@junebug3254]

I loved this movie since seeing it in theaters. Had cassettes of the old radio shows too. This movie had really cool toys as well. I had quite a few of them. I actually liked the packaging as a kid and also had some of the t shirts with the logo and character on it.Super underrated. Maybe Ian McKellan’s first comic book role too.

[@OSJ81]

I was such a fan of this movie. I had listened to the radio show, I had read the books and the comics. When the movie came out I sat in the front row with my date. I even bought the Phurba and have it on my desk at work! I have desperately wanted Lamont Cranston to be at a board meeting in a Batman movie where he says something interesting leading Bruce to say "Who Knows..." and the camera focuses on Lamont who smiles back. I LOVE THE SHADOW and wish they would make a modern version of him.

[@blackc1479]

That would be pretty awesome. I wanted the batman/shadow crossover from a bit back but alas it slipped through the fingers.

[@travissmith2848]

Two fiercely intelligent vigilantes, one with a huge assortment of gadgets and the other with the ability to prevent people from seeing him even when talking to them? But more in line with much of the radio program Shadow has few other superhuman abilities. Could be interesting. Could be very interesting indeed.

[@Morganstein-Railroad]

I have been reminded (By this Video) Of a really weird comic book character called "The Phantom Stranger". He was a bit like this, but with more Otherworldliness. His head was always hooded, but there were stars and galaxies instead of a face. Once some villain tried to punch him in this face, thinking it was some kind of mask, and hs hand was frozen as it went right inside the hood. Can't remember much more about this character, but it seemed really cool to my 10 year old mind back then.

[@DeepeyeLV]

It's a great movie, look at many of the "failed" movies and how actually nice they are to re-watch from time to time.

[@Keenergetic]

A very underrated movie. In addition, score is a masterpiece!

[@onkelseverus]

"The Shadow" is one of my favourite movie, since I was a teenager, watching it five times during the summer of 1994. All times in a nearly empty cinema.

[@RandomGreymane]

One of my guilty pleasures! Nitpick - the movie at least was set with true psychic powers as a story point NOT hypnosis or illusions. Unless you count forced hallucinations as illusions that is. “Psychically, I’m very well endowed.” - Cranston

[@travissmith2848]

And far to varied. Like I mentioned in my own comment, sticking to situational invisibility is a limit that forces the hero (and the film makers) to work for it. Throwing things with your brain is all well and good, but if you are smart and can keep people from seeing you (though if you pick something up while "invisible" they can see _that_ move) but that's just about it the win feels so much better.

[@CameronHuff]

This movie is overlooked for sure. I think The Shadow would work better as a mini series on a steaming service.

[@Sarah_Gravydog316]

i thought the old radio shows could work on tv

[@timworley3058]

The Shadow is one of my faves of all time. I was first introduced to him by my high school English teacher. For a couple months we listened & studied old radio shows. Those were great classes.

[@donaldporr9682]

I really loved this movie. Hollywood just didn't see a good thing when it fell into their lap. Like Dick Tracy and the phantom.

[@Sarah_Gravydog316]

Hollywood hates 'old' settings like the 1930s & audiences mainly agree & stay away, which is sad.

[@grannyweatherwax8005]

I remember Dick Tracy as being pretty successful and loved by critics. Personally it wasn't for me, but am I misremembering that it was a big hit?

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

FINALLY!! I'm not the only one! This one is STILL remembered as a cult-classic by my generation, and the beginning of an awesome trend in the 90s! (and this one in particular because I actually grew up listening to cassette-tapes of the OG radio show! Yes, I'm a natural-born nerd.) Fellow Farmer-philes UNITE!! Wuld-Newton FOREVER!!! =D

[@n3j663]

The knife is the same prop from the golden child movie

[@Jayjay-qe6um]

"The weed of crime bears bitter fruit! Crime does not pay... The Shadow knows!"

[@xR0N1Nx]

The shadow is an awesome movie

[@Great_White_Shork]

This movie, as well as The Rockteteer and The Phantom, are great movies that go together. As a kid, I always wanted these 3 movies to do a cross over. Heck, Throw in Dick Tracy for more fun.

[@DuckmanGame]

Glad you covered this movie I always loved the style and tone of it. I always thought of it as a Batman of the 30s.

[@bruiserbrandal]

Love it!!!! Actually just watched it again last week!! ❤

[@UnravelingMysteriesX]

Great video Minty and I appreciate all the history of the character. I knew it was an old IP but learning about it all was great.

[@theaccursedj.e.2723]

The Shadow was a dope flick. I need to rewatch it.

[@detectivesquirrel2621]

Oddly I played the pinball machine in an arcade in Llandudno, North Wales having never heard of the film. It was only after playing the pinball that I tracked down a copy of the film and watched it. I enjoyed it, it was a fun, a little campy in parts but well balanced with dark parts.

[@TheBearInTheChair]

Ha, I played this in a dive bar at like 6 years old! Good old times!

[@drkswordsman]

I remember loving this movie as a kid! I even owned one or two of the mentioned action figures.

[@dandino9521]

I loved this movie as a kid and now own it on DVD and still love it.

[@Just4Fun-Zocker]

You know what's even worse than "The Shadow" being 30 years old? The Ghostbusters are now 40 years old.

[@justindenney-hall5875]

It's the second part of what I call the 1930's superhero period piece trilogy of the 1990's (That's a mouthful🤣) including "The Rocketeer" (1991) and "The Phantom" (1996).

[@TheStrykerProject]

"Razorback" is EPIC! I remember taking a gamble on it at Blockbuster (or similar) and was very pleasantly surprised. As for "The Shadow", I remember being pretty underwhelmed, especially compared to Burton's "Batman" movies. Perhaps I should rewatch it with more of an open mind....

[@HealthHorror]

I friggin LOVE tis movie. It 100% takes you to another world, has great music, has a dark story, has Tim Curry, and Baldwin does good with the character. I have no idea why it was never bigger and why we have never seen another Shadow movie. This is one of those movies that always relaxes me and takes me back.

[@christophergray7982]

10 year old me is going crazy right now. I watched this ovie at least 50 times.

[@angelicagaldos]

I love The Shadow then and now.i was 7 when the movie came out. I've recently read James Patterson's The Shadow book and its sequel book.

[@andrewbro0225]

Wish we had The Shadow on 4k with dolby atmos and dolby vision. One of my favorite movies

[@andrewszigeti2174]

I didn't like it at first, but it grew on me over time. Now I think it's a pretty solid retro-noir superhero movie. Which sounds terribly specific, now that I think about it...

[@PurpleShaman121]

I must admit that i haven't been here in quite some time so to see that you're still uploading new material is awesome. It's great to have you still with us Minty :)

[@-Evil-Genius-]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:07 *🎬 The Shadow Movie Overview:* - Origins of the Shadow from radio to pulp comics. - Early screen adaptations of the Shadow character. - The development of the 1994 "The Shadow" movie. 01:28 *📜 Origins and Adaptations of the Shadow:* - The Shadow's origin as a narrator in radio shows. - Evolution into a popular pulp comic character in 1931. - Various early screen adaptations of the Shadow character. 03:20 *🎥 Attempted Shadow Movie Franchise:* - Initial attempts to launch a Shadow movie franchise in the 1980s. - Script development challenges and changes. - Selection of Alec Baldwin for the lead role. 06:11 *🎬 Visuals and Filming of "The Shadow":* - Selection of Russell Mulcahy as the director. - Filming locations and challenges faced during production. - Director's intention to focus on character-driven storytelling. 10:41 *🎬 Music and Merchandise of "The Shadow":* - Composition of the movie's score by Jerry Goldsmith. - Release of action figures and a pinball machine inspired by the movie. - Evaluation of the movie's visual effects and merchandise. 13:40 *💰 Box Office Performance and Critic Reception:* - Disappointing box office performance compared to expectations. - Critical reception highlighting visual effects but criticizing the story. - Inclusion in lists of worst superhero movies despite visual appeal. 15:07 *🔄 Attempts at Shadow Movie Reboot:* - Efforts to reboot the Shadow movie franchise in the 2000s. - Challenges faced in script development and eventual cancellation. - Reflections on the 1994 movie's nostalgic value and reconsideration by audiences. Made with HARPA AI

[@KISSArmygroupie]

So happy to see you cover this movie, Minty! This along the The Phantom scratch that nostalgic unconventional comic book hero itch for me. They're such underrated classics! I'm glad people are wising up and giving them the attention they deserve!

[@Rev48954]

This was my favorite movie growing up! I wished it had a sequel.

[@Goldenwolf808]

In the movie The look of The Shadow ( when hes wearing his red scarf and in disguise ) was based on Alec's brother Daniel .

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

It does look like him.

[@MrWoodMan23]

What was to be a masterpiece. But Baldwin and this movie did not meet exexpectations.

[@tsurumichan]

Minty's so good, I watch the 10 things even if i havent seen the film

[@m.d.s.69]

This is one of those movies I saw in theaters 2-3 times, with my friends, in high school 😂 And I can't remember a damn thing about it

[@sdsloveslife]

I love the Shadow including the 1994 movie. Thanks for making this video.

[@Deadloke]

I love The Shadow! My dad grew up listening to the radio show and even got some on tape, which he gave to me. Great pulp action!

[@Lee.Willcox]

There are two channels that are must for me when it comes to movies. This one, I love all the info and then the other is Flick Connection hosted by DVD (Darren Van Dam). Cracking both of them.

[@beece16]

I remember seeing this and thinking Baldwin would have made a nice Bruce Wayne at the time.

[@Argumedies]

You're right. I didn't know... but I bet The Shadow knows.

[@maxdokdok8712]

As a child, Darkman, The Shadow and Dick Tracy were all the same movie. That gritty grain got lil me confused XD

[@robertgalasso9895]

Some time in 1994 or 95 (can't remember when exactly) I went through a phase where I liked watching the ads on the "Pay-Per-View" channel. I never ordered, but just liked watching them. One of the movies advertised was... The Shadow. It stood out so much it was the only ad I can actually remember. I asked my parents about it, and they said he was an older character. So, the following weekend, we went to the local Video Store and rented it. It became one of my favorite movies. I wouldn't place it in my top 5, but it is in the top 15. I like the fact that people are starting to like it.

[@celebro469]

I went to the theater to see this and fell asleep by the end. I was so bored I never rented it on VHS when it came out.

[@ricconway8719]

I love this film! It's an excellent blending of several versions of the character from comics, radio, and comics. The cast and production design are fabulous, and the music is perfect. A sleeper of a movie!

[@jffneo]

Totally deserved a sequel

[@curtis3948]

I don't care what anyone says, this, Rocketeer and The Phantom are phenomenal movies! And now I need to find all the old B&W serials you mentioned to watch.

[@TheBearInTheChair]

The are great and you have good taste.

[@powerbomb4833]

I f'n loved this movie as a kid, watched it countless of times! Glad to learn about it's ritch history in radio, comic book and television.

[@rogerrambo4172]

Mintys videos get better each time, I'm a big fan of The Shadow franchise so I really enjoyed this one

[@hejgen]

I was there 3000, eh, 30 Years ago, to see the Shadow in Cinema. I own the DVD, and now I like to rewatch it. Thanks Minty.

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

The soundtrack for this movie is the first CD I ever bought.

[@spencerwelchii573]

You get Tim Curry and James Hong in one film...you can't go wrong 😊

[@dogenjinn4806]

I remember at the time of the movies release someone was selling reproductions of The Shadow's ring set with lab-grown rubies. I was old enough to want one, but young enough I was too poor to buy one. Oh, well... so it goes. Excuse me, I need to check on my delivery of Blue Coal anthracite for all of my dust-free heating needs. 😁

[@LlorDrei]

The movie actually ruined my experience with the books. When I got a bunch of the pulp books from a flea market, I only made it halfway through the earliest book of the lot, before giving up, it was just so boring, compared to the movie. Considering how many books I own, and have gone through, this says something, that I couldn't force my way through.

[@methosmomomax7470]

I actually have "The Shadow" on VCD, now that's old.

[@Sarah_Gravydog316]

i was cleaning my car out & the kids next door were stunned by my CDs it blew their minds

[@skylined5534]

​@@Sarah_Gravydog316 Wait til you show them a tape😂

[@donaldwatson7698]

Thanks for posting this! I grew up a Shadow fan. A local radio station replayed the radio series during the 1970s, and I read library books related to the character. In the 1990s, I started collecting comics related to heroes from that era, and The Shadow topped the list. I was over-the-moon when the movie came out. While I feel it missed the target on several key spots (most notably revealing a complete backstory for the Shadow, something that should have been left shrouded in mystery and red herrings) it really did feel like the captured the essence of the character. I really do hope for a return to the franchise someday, and hey, I'd be all down for a MCU-like crossover arrangement involving the pulp heroes of that 1920s-1940s era: Doc Savage, the Phantom, Green Hornet & Kato, the Spider, the Avenger, Mandrake, etc.

[@bamwrites42]

Many of The Shadow radio episodes are on Audible. Hope Minty does a Phantom and Dark Man video if he hasn't already. Btw, statistically, about 10% of Mongols are decedents of Genghis Khan (approx 16mil relatives), so the villain and writers were wrong.

[@grannyweatherwax8005]

Ooo, thanks for the tip!

[@NGMonocrom]

Nice one, Minty.

[@ingersollelliott]

Excellent treatment of one of my favorite films!

[@truaxmatthew]

I have been waiting for this episode for a long time. One of my favorite movies.

[@Ali-ii8il]

You forget to mentioned the Shadow video game on SNES that was Complete but was cancelled due to the movie being a flop but it was found years later online for everyone to play it

[@cabbievonbump]

Minty, I like your "NERD" shirt. Name a NASA engineer who isn't a nerd superhero heart.

[@AndrewHills-i4q]

Highly underrated loved this movie along with the phantom

[@BELLA-mf6hb]

Yes! Both are great.

[@stefanpp1155]

"You Sir, are a barbarian."

[@Celanna192]

"Thank you! We both are."

[@paulgregory1364]

One of the rare films I ever went to to see. Very underrated but you Minty gives it justice!!!!

[@Quirky_QF]

Saw this on VHS back in the day and The Shadow became my obsession for about a decade. It cooled off until the Dynamite comics were published.

[@galogiha]

I always found weird how much alec baldwin's make-up made him look like billy baldwin.

[@Tigerfire75]

Wow I would never have thought Alec Baldwin knew anything about gun use or safety on a movie set.

[@24framedavinci39]

I used to listen to old timey radio shows on KNX 1070AM in S. CA in the 80s and 90s. Loved The Shadow. Loved this movie as well.

[@dantechusa9355]

Getting Darkman flashbacks here!

[@winstonblakely3846]

I agree with everyone here in this community. This shadow movie is an excellent pulp hero story and it looks great and that music score was fantastic. It had a spooky element with a twisted sound of mystery. As an underground comic book artist I definitely appreciate these classic heroes and you must see this movie wide screen. One of my favorite scenes is when the shadow gets to the final battle and goes up to the top of the stairs and you see him in a beautiful wide screenshot with his cape flowing in the wind, truly heroic and beautiful filmmaking to a bygone pulp era. I love it.

[@retroboomer3197]

Back then I had not even heard of the movie until I found it while searching for a movie to watch at my local VHS rental store. The store was called Bigelow Video, I miss that kind of experience. I remember enjoying the movie, but I didn't think it was something I needed to see again. I might give it a rewatch today, though. Thanks for sharing.

[@nolannolannolan]

If #1 isn't, you didn't know this movie even existed, your wrong.