The Shadow (film)

"The Shadow" (1994) is a superhero film based on the pulp fiction character from the 1930s. It follows Lamont Cranston, a man who, after a traumatic childhood, develops psychic powers allowing him to cloud minds and fight evil. Using his abilities, he battles the villain, Shiwan Khan, who seeks to unleash chaos in 1930s New York. The film combines elements of mystery, supernatural powers, and action, portraying Cranston's transformation into The Shadow—a vigilante committed to justice. It explores themes of identity, power, and redemption within a noir-style crime setting.