The Shadow - A Modern Take on a Classic Comic Book Series
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 พ.ย. 2015
- After disappearing into the shadows for decades, a new hero now emerges to take up the legendary mantle and once again protect us from the darkness - the Shadow has returned.
* Winner - Best Screenplay - Fan Film Awards (Los Angeles, CA) fanfilmawards.com/nominations...
* Winner -Best Actress, Manette Antill - Fan Film Awards (Los Angeles, CA) fanfilmawards.com/nominations...
* Winner - Bronze - Best Director - LA Shorts Awards (International) www.lashortsawards.com/nov2015...
* Nominee - Best Short Film - LA Shorts Awards (International) www.lashortsawards.com/nov2015...
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“The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay. Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? THE SHADOW RULES!”
Part of me wishes this story was told in the 30's-40's as i feel the shadow worked best in that time period, but being his son, and a fan film with its own rules, i give it an A+
Yeah, it could help place the shadow in the superhero universe/timeline, but I think this version works better for today's younger audience.
His son wouldn't be in the same timeline maybe some decades later.
@@leebannister3759 eh, I dunno. I think the idea that young audiences need young, contemporary protagonists is a corporate idea. I agree with the OP, as a stand-alone fan film, it was awesome. But I think the OG Shadow could definitely be done and done well today.
Before batman and superman you.got the shadow like all anti hero's with guns balled into one.
You can really point to the Shadow as inspiration for characters created later, some that are gaining a lot of popularity right now like Daredevil, the Punisher, and Doctor Strange, among others. They really do all share nuanced dark sides that are used for do gooding and vigilante justice. thanks for your comments!
Supermans inspiration is Doc Savage
I do not know for sure, but I have read that the very first Batman story, in Detective Comics #27, was ripped off, scene for scene, from one of the Shadow novels.
@@odysseusrex5908 Yes ive read that , and seen we're it did .
@@Lamont24012 Do you know the name of the Shadow novel?
Funny. The Shadow started out as a Radio show and the closest thing to a newer series we get on TH-cam, which is basically today's radio now.
"Your father's missing."
"Well, where is he?"
"Are you slow or something?"
Eight minutes into this and I am hooked! Bravo!
This should be a series!!!
Man it really needed work in a couple places, and I feel like the lampshading didn’t have to be *that* on-the-nose. HOWEVER: the love of the source material, the campy vibes, and the fact that this much effort was put into making it is INCREDIBLE. Amazing work. I have no idea how I haven’t come across this sooner in the last decade, but it’s a keeper. My thanks to you all, and my compliments. I need more.
The Shadow as... Himself. Well played, fellas. Well played.
takes a lot to impress me - this is a character I liked/like and, you did this well.
Very nicely done. My only (very small) quibble has to do with the time line. If the original Shadow, Lamont Cranston, and Margo Lane were in their prime in the 1930s and '40s, Harry Cranston (named after Harry Vincent?) would most likely be Lamont Cranston's grandson rather than his son. Otherwise, bravo! More, please.
Maybe the mystic disciplines he mastered slowed the ageing process? He can physically alter his appearance so that implies he can affect his cell structure.
@@bentonmarcum8924 Yeah, but what about Margo Lane? That's some skin care she's on-
@@bentonmarcum8924 He can in the comics he didn't age a day when the series aged to the future.
I thought it was Kent Allard?
@@eta_carithebrightlord3396 maybe her husband taught her the mistic disciplines?
Why isn’t this over a million views?
Very nicely done. Remains of the superhero shows of the 90s
Thank You for a wonderfully told story! The atmosphere, the way it was filmed, very well done. the acting was also well done, considering the budget and other constraints usually experienced for 'Fan Films.' I do hope this is the start of a new series because I think this is very promising! Will there be another episode? The Shadow Knows!
Need more... love this character... and this version..
Martin Kove is looking good here. Thanks for a great little film.
I used to get on short wave radio growing up from the 40s
Nice, I want more .... Love the Shadow.
This should have been a TV show
Nicely done! Thanks for a faithful update. And a look at what Mr. Cove's been up to.
Thanks!
one of my favorite characters bravo
Wow, this is much better than I was expecting! Thank you guys!
Thanks for the love!
Very cool hope this continues.
THIS SHOULD BE A NETFLIX SERIES!!! GREAT JOB!!!!! THE WEED OF CRIME BEARS BITTER FRUIT!!!!
This needs a tv series
I approve! I really wish this was a tv or Netflix series! Also loved the music in it as well. Some parts sounded like the 1994 movie with a nice modern twist in it. Great job and I really hope for another episode!
This was awesome, I love the Shadow!
Thank you! We love The Shadow too!
Great work bringing back a classic character.
The Shadow knows.
I'm a fan, Sir. One question, though; do you know when a new movie will be released on your adventures?
Awesome job! This could have serious potential.
Nicely done. I know I am a few years late. Keep up the good work and don't quit. Who knows what may come of hard work and dedication.
Thank you! We are currently prepping to shoot a feature length thriller film so keep an eye out early next year!
PLEASE give us more!!
the kid needs a cape lol. wanna see another episode.
very well done! I could see this as a Netflix series. someone pitch this to them immediately!!!!
They would ruin it. Projects like these have to be done by fans like this, who get the spirit of it. Did you hear the remake of The Shadow Radio Episode “Black Rock” from a couple years ago?
This needs to be a you tube red exclusive!!!
Nice, quite enjoyed this fanfilm. Very well made and I'd probably watch more if there was more.
I love that he named his son Harry -- doesn't quite make up for the lack of (canon) agents, but still a sweet nod to my favorite character. I was disappointed that the older cop wasn't Cardona, though.
Thank you for your comments! It is a pretty popular character so we'll see who has a chance to take it to a series. For now, I guess, only the Shadow knows...
Kent Allard AKA Lamont Cranston AKA The Shadow was born circa 1895. That means he fathered this kid when he was, what, 93?
1892. Kent Allard was born in 1892. Just FYI
Batman's first appearance was in 1939. How can it be that he is so young in the newer films?
Superb! Would love to see more.
I'm thoroughly impressed. The skyscrapers at the beginning was astonishing. But by far the most talented people involved were the score composer and the musicians. Sorry.
Thank you! There actually weren't any true musicians so all credit goes to our amazing composer Evan Goldman
Fucking hell, that was worthy of Lamont Cranston himself!!!!
Thanks so much! We'd hoped he'd be happy with it =)
this was pretty cool. good job !
I think it might've been more interesting if it actually was based on the pulps instead of that 90's movie.
Great job, guys! This was my favorite comic book character growing up. I would LOVE to see a reboot done RIGHT given all the other CH heroes being done (or rebooted) on the big screen. I heard that Sam Raimi was the most interested, so fingers are still crossed.
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it!
Kapow Entertainment There was a rumor that a modern remake of the 90s movie was going to be done do you know if this project has been squashed or will it continue!!!!
I like Martin Kove is playing one of Lamont's friends, but he would have made a great Lamont Cranston. Cranston's tactics are using villainous methods to stop the bad guys. So naturally a guy like Kove would fit the bill.
Wow! This was a seriously good short film! I’m getting into the shadow radio, and I want to get into the pulps as well. The actors were pretty good.
The guy who played the cop was on the Incredible Hulk and he was in Karate Kid.
Yes indeed, Martin Kove. His son Jesse Kove is Harry Cranston
Sweep The Leg Harry! LOL
This is EXCELLENT. Really enjoyed it and Jax's direction is just brilliant.
Her movie 'Day 13' is also worth watching. She sets the mood for the movies really really well.
very good; very entertaining
There should be more modern takes on pulp heroes
Any chance of making more ?
Would love to but we've been unable to secure the rights so it's really just a money dump at this point.
Okay, waitaminnut...is this just a fan film or a 'pilot' to see if folks would want to see more?
'Cause I would love to see someone do a SERIOUS foray into an actual series...either based on the original or updated like this.
As the writer I would love to still pursue this, but unfortunately the only people who are legally inclined to do something serious with this property, to my personal knowledge, have not reviewed this work with me and have not reached out to me. Thank you for your interest!
This is absolutely amazing. Will there be more of this series.?
Martin Kove. Karate kid lol. Awesome this was awesome
Was Jesse Kove (Cranston/Shadow) his son?
I hope the Koves and the writers re-visit this film short because this needs to become a gritty TV series like The Boys and Watchmen. Or if possible, Kapow! Entertainment needs to do The Green Hornet next so that the movie and streaming studios take notice (especially Netflix and apply the R-Rated street-level Marvel superheroes formula).
You know you're ballin' when you've pissed off John Kreese.
I love this show
I trust you've obtained the necessary legal clearances. The last I heard, The Shadow was still the property of Conde Nast Publications. They share whatever revenues they get from The Shadow with the family of Walter B. Gibson on a straight 50/50 basis--not because they absolutely have to, but because they want to--at least that's what Anthony Tollin says, and having been so involved with The Shadow for so many years in various ways, I'm more than a little inclined to believe him!
Tom Nichol we are not currently attempting to sell this property. It was made for fun as a "fan-film" and falls under fair use as we're not profiting from it. You can see many other films like this for almost every character and franchise that are not licensed
The Shadow is public domain.
@@jaxmedel9597 ,
4 years too late .
I'm just seeing this for the first time in August of 2021..
Please finish it with an explanation as to why Harry's father went " underground " and how father and son team together!
Awesome!
Listen of the Phantom can get a pretty decent come back, this could work. Great stuff here!
also, (Black Buddha) nice touch!
Pitch this to netflix or amazon. Totally could work for a series.
I love this. Would love to see it on Netflix or prime video series. This could work. Now, i have one question. Is that the shadow from original film on phone or different? Plus could it added with subtitles? My friend love the shadow but he born deaf so would be very glad if it got added to it
It was first started as a detective radio show
This would make a killer show
More please!
Nice loving this
Loved it! Since it looks like this might have been created in 2017, is there a continuation being planned or is it in limbo?
cool, he has like Ghost Rider's Penance Stare power. Finally a Shadow that uses guns right off the bat and doesnt mess around with trash criminals.
Good evening, I would like to know who played which character.
where's Shrevvy? Burbank? Harry Vincent?
diddymuck Yes! As you probably noticed, he named his son Harry, after his father Harry Vincent.
this was enjoyable.
most excellent
Are you planning any further Shadow videos?
"Your father's missing."
"Where is he?"
Seriously???
The Shadow as Himself hehehe
Very nice and you had Martin Cobra Kai Kove!!
Can we get a sequel?
One small omission on your part--who did the music? Mind you, it was perfect fora film like this--BUT--for both moral and legal reasons, it is customary to include at least one credit for the soundtrack composer, is it not? Not to mention credits for whoever brought the music to life so brilliantly. I therefore respectfully urge you to either edit this short to include appropriate music credits, or, at the very least, to include them in the next film in this series-or, better yet, to do both!
Tom Nichol the composer is credited in the end credits. His title is flubbed but he's there. Evan Goldman.
I just found out about this today. I thought this was rather well done. (Though as a Pastor I didn't approve of the G-D parts or some of the language) Will there be more episodes? Perhaps you would consider a Paetron account (you may already have one active). Regardless thanks for giving new life to an old favourite - The Shadow! God Bless
Wait, the old detective is Martin Kove?
Well...... certainly not the best iteration but I do enjoyed it. Hats off for the hard work :-)
Boy, I hope Conde Nast doesn't find out about this...
Great work. Would make a good TV series. Maybe part of the Arrowverse?
I want a block buster Shadow so bad. And at the same time I really don't.
He's better suited to a TV series. 325 original magazine stories means there are a lot of potential stories to tell, far more than you can do in movies.
@@Ryan_Thompson_Guitarist I know what you mean. I agree that for Classic Shadow, being he only shows up in full force in the third act, a TV series would be best.
Not bad, but you really need to work on the writing and delivery for The Shadows dialogue. Throwing around the famous catchphrases (and at bad times, I'm sorry to say) comes off as heavy handed and cheesy. I am always happy to see new Shadow material, but there is room for improvement.
Ok the guy's no Orson Welles or Alec Baldwin, but he's pretty good.
Where's Burbank?
Good, bring back cape, dont like the night crawler act unless the original disappearing act is also displayed .Bring more episodes.
Where's part 2??!!! Aahhh!!
😊😊😊😊 cool
The acting is good. But dramatically it drags a bit because the dialogue has no 'sparkle' and the actors do not communicate a realistic sense of urgency. Harry's mother should have shown a GENUINE sense of relief to see her son- the admonition is fine because it builds the characters. We need to know as an audience that maybe young Harry is a bit of a ne'er do well but we need more depth, sincerity and spirited interaction. The cop needs to jump out of his skin when H. Materializes out of thin air! Moe needs to show some genuine warmth and introduce himself; the audience can't take for granted the 'who' and the 'why.' The Byronic, misunderstood young hero is a great trope, never gets old. But its being laid on a bit thick. Humanize the guy a bit. Give him a 'sons of great men never do well' sense of the ironic, give him an endearing fault you can exploit dramatically (ocd maybe). This has a HELL of a potential but you need a director who can pull it together by giving the actors a sense of the 'real.'
You Turned The Shadow into a CW Pretty Boy? Kay....
If you were paying attention, you would know that's not Lamont Cranston
@@Ryan_Thompson_Guitarist Fine..."SON of The Shadow" Yeeeshhhh
The weed of crime bears bitter fruit!
I'm in. Now, what can I do?
What would you like to do?
Promote the new Shadow tv series. But keep in mind, I have my own projects to work on.
Ahh wish we could do that but we've been unable to secure the rights so, for now, this one stands alone
Not bad, not bad, but it doesn't make sense that the two agents, under mind control, could just say the code words and be accepted by the bad guys.
The sensei of
Cobra Kai
Buwahahaahahhaha!
John kreese 🥳
didnt like but when 17 mins in it got wee bit better
Not a comic book hero at first, rather a radio character that eventually got his own series after being published in pulp magazines of the time. Movie serials, two failed TV pilots in the 50s, a comic revamp that turned him into a costumed hero and which failed. Then reprints of the pulp stories became popular followed by the DC comics, and then Alec Baldwin movie.
Yet in all the media outside the pulps, people forget that Lamont Cranston was not the Shadow but rather a man who had lost his wealth in the depression and was rescued by the Shadow. He was able to live as he pleased as long as he would disappear when the Shadow needed to use the Cranston identity. That was when Aviator, Inventor, and Explorer Kent Allard would use his abilities to make others see him as Cranston and not see him, of course, as The Shadow.
There was also some question as to whether he was really Kent Allard after all.
Dont like it didnt have that mystery like in the first and the timing of the people are way off