In the Shadow of the Moon (2019)
A Philadelphia detective's relentless hunt for a mysterious serial killer spans decades, blurring lines of reality and obsession.
In 1988, Philadelphia police officer Thomas "Locke" Lockhart, hungry to become a detective, begins tracking a serial killer whose crimes defy scientific explanation. When the killer mysteriously resurfaces nine years later, Locke's obsession with finding the truth threatens to destroy his career, his family, and possibly his sanity.
How intense is In the Shadow of the Moon?
In the Shadow of the Moon is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What In the Shadow of the Moon feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytensepulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream In the Shadow of the Moon
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is In the Shadow of the Moon for you?
Is In the Shadow of the Moon scary?
Only a little. In the Shadow of the Moon has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is In the Shadow of the Moon gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is In the Shadow of the Moon sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is In the Shadow of the Moon OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is In the Shadow of the Moon?
In the Shadow of the Moon runs 1h 55m.
Where can I stream In the Shadow of the Moon?
In the Shadow of the Moon is streaming on Netflix.
Does In the Shadow of the Moon have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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