Shades

Year: 1999

Runtime: 96 mins

Language: English

Director: Erik Van Looy

Drama

A frantic film‑within‑a‑film follows a Belgian serial killer who escapes prison only to discover a director is shooting a movie about his crimes. The maverick director, ruthless producer, rebellious star, and the convicted killer all clash as they battle for survival on the most dangerous set imaginable.

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