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Set against the backdrop of World War II, Shadow in the Cloud follows Maude Garrett (Chloë Grace Moretz), a fearless female flight officer with a mysterious past, who boards a B-17 bomber on a top-secret mission.

Carrying a classified package, Maude faces immediate hostility and skepticism from the all-male crew, who dismiss her presence as a distraction and question her competence. The tense atmosphere aboard the aircraft quickly escalates into a harrowing ordeal when Maude’s warnings of an external threat—a monstrous creature lurking in the clouds—are dismissed as paranoia.

As the crew becomes engaged in a high-stakes dogfight with enemy planes, the strange and sinister presence outside the bomber begins to wreak havoc, tearing at the aircraft and threatening the lives of everyone on board. Maude, forced to prove her mettle, takes matters into her own hands, showcasing incredible courage and ingenuity as she battles not only the creature—a terrifying gremlin-like beast—but also the prejudice and hostility of her fellow crew members.

The film expertly blends pulpy action with supernatural horror, delivering a tense, claustrophobic narrative that oscillates between adrenaline-pumping combat sequences and intense personal drama.

Through Maude’s journey, themes of resilience, gender dynamics, and the psychological toll of war are explored. As secrets about Maude’s mission and her past come to light, the stakes rise, revealing that the real battle is not just with the monster outside but also with the inner demons haunting the characters aboard the plane.

With its unique mix of historical setting, genre-bending storytelling, and a standout performance by Chloë Grace Moretz, Shadow in the Cloud is an audacious, fast-paced thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The film’s blend of horror, action, and a feminist undercurrent makes it a standout entry in the action-horror genre.