The Shadow
The Shadow
1989
In 1930s New York City, The Shadow battles his nemesis, Shiwan Khan, who is building an atomic bomb.
(Source: IMDB)
"I'll be there... around every corner... in every empty room... as inevitable as your guilty conscience..."
The Shadow
Lamont Cranston
Shiwan Khan
- Origin story
Villain's plot:
Shiwan Khan is the ancestor of Genghis Khan, and his plan is to finish the mongols’ conquering of the world.
Rankings:
Superhero Moment
Rated 3 out of 5
When the Shadow first appears on the bridge after defeating the gangsters.
Casting
Rated 3 out of 5
Alec Baldwin was a good choice, especially considering his voice, but the nose addition was odd.
Costume
Rated 4 out of 5
This one is pretty badass.
Theme Song
Rated 3 out of 5
Great noir sound.
Notes
Of the two, I think The Shadow encapuslated the feel of the old pulp comics far more than The Phantom. Both of them would be great remakes.