Shadows Over Shangri-La
- Tagline
- Even in a perfect world, darkness can dwell.
- Description
- In an alternate fantasy era where ancient Asia merges with outer space, 'Shadows Over Shangri-La' follows the twisted fates of a cunning con artist, Liang (Marlon Branzino), and a stoic space explorer, Captain Nova (Pearl Wheat). When Liang's latest scam goes awry, a chance encounter with Captain Nova launches them on a journey to the mythical city of Shangri-La. Guided by the enigmatic oracle, Mystique (Natacha Rambowlva), they uncover a horror rooted in prejudice and injustice that seeks to consume the city from within. Directed by the visionary Stanley Kuduck, this sarcastic horror flick will have you questioning whether paradise is truly as perfect as it seems.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 2.50
- ReleaseDate
- 02/29/2024
- Genre
- Horror
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
6.50
Oh, 'Shadows Over Shangri-La,' where do we even begin with your 'perfect world' and lurking 'darkness'? It's as if someone threw ancient Asia and outer space into a blender, added a pinch of cliché, and served it up with a side of heavy-handed allegory. Our 'cunning' con artist, Liang, played by the ever-so-versatile Marlon Branzino, delivers a performance as deep as a kiddie pool, while Pearl Wheat's stoic Captain Nova has the emotional range of a teaspoon. And let's not forget about the enigmatic oracle, Mystique—because what's a fantasy without a cryptic guide with a name straight out of a discount superhero roster? Directed by the 'visionary' Stanley Kuduck, who apparently decided that subtlety is for the weak, this film attempts to marry horror with sarcasm, leaving us questioning not paradise, but our own life choices that led us to witness this spectacle. Is it entertaining? Sure, in the way watching a trainwreck can be. Does it make us ponder the injustices of the world? About as much as a fortune cookie's vague wisdom. Buckle up, folks, this is one bumpy magic carpet ride through the stars that you didn't ask for, but hey, at least it's only PG-13.