Shadows Descending (film)

Shadows Descending is a 2001 dark fantasy superhero film directed by The Infection's Sandy Cheeks. It is the first installment in the Shadows Descending trilogy.

The film depicts a world where an unknown proportion of people are part of the Goth subculture, whose process the ability to have superpowers similar to vampires.

It was a box office success, grossing over $296.3 million worldwide, and received positive reviews from critics, citing its performances, story, and thematic depth. The film's success led to a series of sequels, prequels, and spin-offs, with the overall success of the series spawning a reemergence of superhero films.