In the Shadow of the Moon is an unconventional, genre-bending Netflix movie. The 2019 feature is part-dystopian future, part-psychological thriller meets detective-movie. And while it may not fit neatly within any particular box, it is nonetheless quite fun to watch. It all begins in late 1980s Philadelphia, where Thomas Lockhart (played by Boyd Holbrook whom you may remember from Narcos or Logan) is working as a police officer when a serial killer — a female serial killer, might we add — begins attacking people. Her MO? Letting victims hemorrhage to death while leaving odd puncture marks near their necks. A game of cat and mouse ensues as Lockhart tries to capture the dangerous and mysterious woman only to find out that she has information about his future — like when his wife will give birth to their child. Before finding out more, the murderer meets her end.

But that’s just scratching the surface: Nine years later, Lockhart discovers a similar string of murders like the ones he investigated nearly a decade ago are taking place. While the initial assumption is that this is a copycat emulating the 1988 killer, Lockhart quickly learns the reality is much more grim — and unbelievable — than logic would have it. While the movie is not exactly a masterpiece, it is nonetheless entertaining as we try to figure out what exactly is going on.

WHERE TO WATCH- Catch the suspenseful movie on Netflix.

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