---
title: "Shadow Builder"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shadow-builder-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 48921
imdb_id: "tt0117611"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 4.7
vote_count: 46
content_rating: "R"
---

# Shadow Builder (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shadow-builder-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shadow Builder is a 1998 horror film directed by Jamie Dixon. The production is a direct-to-video release based on a short story titled The Shadow Builder, which was written by Bram Stoker and appeared in his 1881 collection titled Under the Sunset. The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes and is rated R. The plot follows a demon that is summoned to claim the soul of a young boy. This child possesses the potential to become a saint, and the demon intends to use the boy's soul to open a doorway to hell. By successfully completing this task, the demon aims to destroy the world. The film features the tagline, When God created light, the first shadow was born. The project was released in the United States on December 31, 1998. Additional credits for the production are documented in the film's full cast and crew listings, which include various actors, writers, and directors associated with the project.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jamie Dixon
- **Networks / Studios**: Apple Creek Productions, Imperial Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Rooker** as *Father Vassey*
- **Leslie Hope** as *Jenny Hatcher*
- **Shawn Thompson** as *Sheriff Sam Logan*
- **Andrew Jackson** as *Shadowbuilder*
- **Kevin Zegers** as *Chris Hatcher*
- **Tony Todd** as *Evert Covey*
- **Hardee T. Lineham** as *Nestor Tibbot (as Hardee Lineham)*
- **Catherine Bruhier** as *Maggie MacKinnon*
- **Gordon Michael Woolvett** as *Larry Eggers (as Gordon M. Woolvett)*
- **James B. Douglas** as *Doc Cole*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Shadow Builder online?
Shadow Builder is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Shadow Builder worth watching?
Shadow Builder holds a community rating of 4.7/10 based on 46 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Shadow Builder and when was it released?
Shadow Builder is a feature film with a runtime of 101 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Shadow Builder?
Shadow Builder was directed by Jamie Dixon.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shadow Builder — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/48921)
- [Shadow Builder (1998) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117611/fullcredits/)
- [Shadow Builder - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_Builder)
- [Shadow Builder (1998) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/48921-shadow-builder/cast)
- [Steve Forrest - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0002079/)

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