Shadow Builder: A Bumpy Ride into Darkness

So, there’s this flick called *Shadow Builder* that kinda had me scratching my head a bit. Directed by Jamie Dixon and based on a story by Bram Stoker, the movie’s kinda like poking a hornet’s nest—thrills and chaos all mixed. It’s got Michael Rooker, the dude from *Guardians of the Galaxy* and *The Walking Dead*. Man, he’s got this strong screen presence that just about keeps the whole affair afloat.

Mixed Bag or Mixed Blessing?

I’ve got to say, *Shadow Builder* feels like picking herring bones—you kinda like the fish, but those bones are pesky. Some parts are just… cool, you know? Lots of shadows and eerie whatnots, and that beastie hunting kids like it’s Saturday and it’s kanelbulle day. But then again, sometimes it’s like watching paint dry, waiting for something to pop.

Now, I’m a sucker for movies that remind me of ungdomsfylla—those blurred times of laughter and ’äventyr’—but *Shadow Builder* doesn’t quite hit that sweet spot. There’s some chain-rattling moments, sure, but often it’s lacking that oomph. You end up checking the watch more times than you’d like.

Blurry Memories & Sunshine Daze

The film brings back a memory of exploring dense forests in Dalarna when I was a kid, convinced that every shadow was a lurking creature. Trust me, as an eight-year-old armed with a stick, everything looks like a monster. _Shadow Builder_ tries to capture that childhood eeriness, but sometimes stumbles over its own feet, you know?

Ultimately, if you’re in the mood for something that’s a bit janky and has that ’90s b-movie charm (like a weekend in Blekinge with those notoriously stubborn mosquitoes), give it a whirl. Just don’t expect any life-altering revelations or the next greatest horror masterpiece. And maybe think twice before watching it alone in the night… just saying.

Check the trailer below