An Apogee Media presentation
Written by ALI MATLOCK & JUBEI POWERS
Produced by MATT BRUCATO & ALI MATLOCK
Starring DANIEL RIOS JR., BRIE COVINGTON
Directed by Ali Matlock
“Takes us straight into Twilight Zone territory and weaves a solid story together with a twist at the end that will make you want to watch the film again and again.”
— Film Threat
Indie Shorts Mag
“Ali Matlock’s Shadows of the Dust beguiles its viewer until the very last moment as to its direction, resulting in a thriller with a complex narrative and a satisfying ending. Especially helpful is the pacing, which leaves the viewer unsure of the direction it is going to take. Shadows of the Dust explores its subgenre without appearing gimmicky, and it is the writing and editing that are its winning cards. What is in the woods is in the order of existential horror, and far more frightening than any beast.”
Film Threat
7.5 / 10
"Takes us straight into Twilight Zone territory and weaves a solid story together with a twist at the end that will make you want to watch the film again and again."
The Independent Critic
"Matlock has pulled off a film that weaves together elements of a thriller along with quietly portrayed social justice themes. Matlock's direction is confident and strong despite the challenges of low-budget filmmaking, and the cinematography from Chris Skiles nicely taps into the film's more suspenseful elements while also bringing us close enough to Charlie and Terri that we become invested in their evolving story."