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Alan Delabie’s ‘The Shepherd Code’ Sequel Falls Flat

9/15/2025

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The new film featuring French martial artist Alan Delabie is a sequel to "The Shepherd Code."
Delabie co-writes, co-directs, and stars in this low-budget production.
The story follows assassin Alex “the Shepherd” Lapierre as he attempts to go straight amid complications.
Filming took place in a Portuguese villa, Paris, Los Angeles, and London, but the execution appears amateurish.
The film suffers from slow pacing, taking 30 minutes to reach a fight scene, and lacks coherence and depth despite Shaina West's energetic performance.

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Story summary

The new film featuring French martial artist Alan Delabie is a sequel to "The Shepherd Code."
Delabie co-writes, co-directs, and stars in this low-budget production.
The story follows assassin Alex “the Shepherd” Lapierre as he attempts to go straight amid complications.
Filming took place in a Portuguese villa, Paris, Los Angeles, and London, but the execution appears amateurish.
The film suffers from slow pacing, taking 30 minutes to reach a fight scene, and lacks coherence and depth despite Shaina West's energetic performance.