Thriller,Science Fiction,Mystery,Crime
United States of America,Canada
In the Shadow of the Moon is a science fiction thriller film directed by Jim Mickle. The movie was released in 2019 and stars Boyd Holbrook as Thomas Lockhart, Michael C. Hall as the serial killer, and Cleopatra Coleman as Rya, a mysterious woman who helps Lockhart in his investigation.
The movie is set in Philadelphia in 1988, and it follows officer Lockhart as he becomes obsessed with the brutal murders of several women. The killer appears to strike randomly, leaving no clues behind, and his methods defy any known scientific explanation. Despite Lockhart's best efforts, the case remains unsolved, and he is forced to move on with his life.
However, nine years later, the killer resurfaces, and Lockhart is consumed with the need to finally catch him. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds that the killer's actions are linked to a mysterious event that occurred in 1969. With the help of Rya, Lockhart sets out to uncover the truth behind the murders and the strange phenomenon that seems to be driving the killer.
In the Shadow of the Moon is a gripping and thought-provoking movie that blends science fiction, mystery, and crime thriller elements. It explores themes of obsession, sacrifice, and the limits of scientific understanding, with a plot that keeps you guessing until the very end.
