‘In the Shadow of the Moon’: Netflix Movie Release Date, Plot, Cast & Trailer

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There’s plenty to look forward to on Netflix this September, and coming soon is your latest crime thriller, In the Shadow of the Moon. We have everything you need to know on In the Shadow of the Moon, including the Netflix release date, cast, plot, and trailer.

In the Shadow of the Moon is an upcoming Netflix Original crime thriller based on the screenplay written by Gregory Weidman and Geoff Tock. This will be the third Netflix title starring Michael C. Hall after The Crown (cameo appearance as JFK) and Safe. The film is directed by Jim Mickle who’s most well known for his work on Stake Land and Cold in July.


What is the plot of In the Shadow of the Moon?

The following synopsis has been provided by Netflix:

“In 1988, Philadelphia police officer Thomas Lockhart, hungry to become a detective, begins tracking a serial killer who mysteriously resurfaces every nine years. But when the killer’s crimes begin to defy all scientific explanation, Locke’s obsession with finding the truth threatens to destroy his career, his family, and possibly his sanity.”


Who is in the cast of In the Shadow of the Moon?

The following cast members have been confirmed for In the Shadow of the Moon:

Role Cast Member Where Have I Seen/Heard Them Before?
TBA Michael C. Hall Dexter | Gamer | Six Feet Under
Thomas Lockhart Boyd Holbrook Logan | The Predator | The Host
TBA Bokeem Woodbine Spider-Man: Homecoming | Riddick | The Rock
TBA Cleopatra Coleman Step Up 4: Miami Heat | The Last Man on Earth | Silversun
TBA Sarah Dugdale R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour | Arrow | Supernatural
Tabitha Gabrielle Graham The Expanse | Lucky Day | On the Basis of Sex
Candace Julia Knope Impulse | White Lie | Designated Survivor
Palmer Ryan Allen Between | Get Rich or Die Tryin’ | Taken

Not all of the roles of the core cast have been confirmed. We’ll be updating the table above when we know more.


When and where did production take place for In the Shadow of the Moon?

Principal photography began on the 2nd of July and ended on the 27th of August 2018.

The film has been completed since the 27th of April 2019.

The location used for filming was Ontario, Canada.


What is the run time of In the Shadow of the Moon?

It has been confirmed that the film will have a run time of 115 minutes.

Will I be able to stream In the Shadow of the Moon in 4K?

We haven’t received confirmation that the film will be available to stream in 4K.

It’s highly likely this will be the case as Netflix is continuously adding 4K titles on a weekly basis to its library.


Is there any stills or images?

All images are courtesy of 42, Automatik, Belladonna Productions, Nightshade, and Netflix.


Has Netflix released a trailer for In the Shadow of the Moon?

Netflix has finally dropped the trailer for In the Shadow of the Moon!


When is the Netflix release date of In the Shadow of the Moon?

In the Shadow of the Moon will be available to stream on Netflix on Friday the 27th of September!

Cinemagoers attending Fantastic Fest this year will be able to view the film before it releases on Netflix.

Will In the Shadow of the Moon be available to stream in my region?

All the regions with Netflix will be available to stream In the Shadow of the Moon.

What time will In the Shadow of the Moon be available to stream in my region?

The following table below are the times that In the Shadow of the Moon will be available to stream in the different regions across the world:

Time Zone Time available to stream
Pacific Standard Time 12:00 AM
Mountain Standard Time 1:00 AM
Central Standard Time 2:00 AM
Eastern Standard Time 3:00 AM
British Summer Time 8:00 AM
Central European Time 9:00 AM
Eastern European Time 10:00 AM
India Standard Time 12:30 PM
Japan Standard Time 16:00 PM
Australian Eastern Time 18:00 PM
New Zealand Day Light Time 20:00 PM

Netflix releases all of its latest titles from Midnight PST (Pacific Standard Time). This means that anyone living in regions on the other side of the world has to wait until the evening before titles are available to stream.


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Jacob joined What's on Netflix in 2018 as a fulltime writer having worked in numerous other industries until that point. Jacob covers all things Netflix whether that's TV or movies but specializes in covering new anime and K-dramas. Resides in Norwich in the United Kingdom.