‘Shadowland’ Trailer Reveals Real-Life Horror Story In Arthouse Documentary [Exclusive]

If documentaries from a slew of streaming platforms have taught us anything, it’s that people are drawn into religious cults much more easily than you might expect. But it’s not often that these types of stories get the quirky and artistic cinematic treatment Shadowland displays. The documentary is about the controversial Richard Stanleyand Collider can bring you an exclusive look at the new trailer for the film that’s making waves at film festivals. With an impressive score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has yet to set a theatrical release date.

We’ve all seen it – people desperately searching for something greater that will give them an indication of their life’s purpose, find a community where they believe answers will come…and before they know it, they find themselves trapped in that community. worship. Shadowland It just covers that, but with the difference that we witness the change in Stanley’s behavior when allegations of domestic violence come to light and his local fans begin to confront him.

From what the new trailer suggests, Shadowland It will show what happens when selfish people are placed in positions of power with little to no supervision – as well as how their behavior causes trauma that can ripple through the rest of the lives of the people who have suffered at their hands. The film is directed by Otsu Tianyinwho started his career directing music videos in Finland, before cutting his teeth on documentary series, is now making his first feature-length documentary.

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In an official statement, director Otsu Tianyin delved into the matter a little deeper Shadowland It’s about how production transforms as you move through it. The director also talked about how the themes changed radically once they played them on Stanley:

“Shadowland is about people who do not feel at home in modern society and find refuge in a remote region in the south of France. While this world may seem strange and wonderful, the aspirations of the seekers are universal. We are all seeking what will make us Integrated: For some, this is success; for others, it is spirituality, but we must be careful about who we decide to follow. How an imagined world can mend a brokenness and soon everything is upended. Topsy turvy, instead of depicting the artist’s rise, fall and glorious rise again, we ended up following his friends and fans as they got lost in a web of manipulation, and fortunately we also witnessed their survival and the decisions that led to their triumph. It’s also our story as filmmakers. We fell in love with this The world, and we found adventures in it, but we were also deceived.

Shadowland Its theatrical release date has not yet been set. You can check out our exclusive trailer above.