Recovering addict Michael Halloway has a tedious low-paying job working nights at a gas station. While the ongoing parade of junkies bums prostitutes and winos tries his patience he has to keep it together for Chloe his de... more »voted wife and for their unborn child. One night writer Stuart Chappell drives up offering Michael money new clothes and big thrills to assist him in his research on the dark underbelly of after-hours L.A. - a virtual deal with the Devil that could take Michael to hell! This neo-Faustian morality tale reveals a nocturnal world that few may ever experience. Peter Weller Rebecca Gayheart and Balthazar Getty star.System Requirements:Running Time: 95 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA/PSYCHOLOGICAL DRAMA UPC: 000799801222 Manufacturer No: XE8012DVD« less
"One of my personal favorite movies of all time something about the mysterious stuart chappel (Weller) taking michael halloway (Getty)to all those crazy places keeps you drawn to the screen Isac H Eaton is brilliant because he made such a sick and twisted movie A GENUIS MASTERPIECE I thought the movie was shot great and Rebbeca Gayheart plays the worried pregnant wife perfectly this movie might not get to everyone but if you really watch it youll realize it is just like i said before A GENUIS MASTERPIECE.. IF YOU LOVE :partying all night until light out , a good fight, special cigars, blow, playing russian roullete or you just cant sleep at night Shadow Hours is for you I give it 5 stars"
WOW
jnh | 03/06/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw this movie at 3 in the morning just flipping through the channels and wow i found an amazing movie this film is why i love those wierd independent films Getty does a great job but Peter Weller is amazing ...Watch this beautiful little masterpiece.... THE SOUNDTRACK IS AMAZING!"
Faust comes to the City
cadillacbooks | West Hartford, Connecticut United States | 01/02/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Great new take on the Faust legend. While Getty doesn't literally sell his soul, there's no doubt that Weller is playing a mephistopholian character. Many people don't even remember Weller from Robocop and the great work he has done since, but
he has matured into one heck of an actor, displaying poise and confidence that the role calls for. If the underbelly of L.A.
is not too harsh or weird or sick for you, do check out this film."
Riveting fall from grace
Trevor Henderson | 05/03/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Balthazar Getty gives an amazing performance as do Peter Weller, Rebecca Gayheart, and Peter Greene. Also look for Corin Nemec.
This film is a riveting ride with the devil, a fall from grace. There are no lost causes but one (but even that character stays true to his calling). The film is not for the squemish (I have to admit I could not look at some of the scenes). A real film for adults -- not for children or adolescents."
Shadow Hours- A Strange Pic
ianb-c | Ithasn'tbeendiscoveredyet | 09/23/2001
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Actors: Peter Weller( Looks like James Woods ), Rebecca Gayheart.
Plot: A victim of the city( Michael )violence is turned around by leading a more moral life, sharing it with his wife that has a baby on the way. He struggles with finances, and works at the night shift of a small gas station in the middle of city havoc. One night he meets an elderly writer/friend Stuart. Stuart is smart and suspicious, and begins to show Michael the dark sides of the city. Micheal now has a moral choice to make; live the family life, or relive the evil city shadows.
Acting Comments/Insults: The acting is exceptionally well in this movie. Great preformances by the leading actors and actresses. The only big name in this movie was Rebecca Gayheart, a thumbs up actress. I cant decide which was better, Balthazar Getty or Peter Weller, they both did a fine job.
Famous lines: "Have I failed you, Michael?"
Music: The music went well with the city plot. The song at the end was cool.
Words: The pros of this movie are the acting, the plot, the character reactions, and the diolouge throughout.
The cons of this movie are that some of the dark sides of the city were defenately not for everyone, some worth turning away for.
Last Words: In all, this movie takes too many chances and takes too much from other movies, yet it is original in it's own ways and it maintains honesty through the expliotation scenes. Especially for those who could relate to the dark sides of the city, and struggles."