Storyline : Set in contemporary New York City, a seemingly ordinary teenager, Clary Fray, discovers she is the descendant of a line of Shadowhunters, a secret cadre of young half-angel warriors locked in an ancient battle to protect our world from demons. After the disappearance of her mother, Clary must join forces with a group of Shadow Hunters, who introduce her to a dangerous alternate New York called the Shadow World, filled with demons, warlocks, vampires, werewolves and other deadly creatures.—Sony Pictures Entertainment
. Director: Harald Zwart
. Writers: Jessica Postigo . Cassandra Clare
. Stars: Lily Collins . Jamie Campbell Bower . Robert Sheehan
. Release date: August 21, 2013 (United States)
. Countries of origin: United States . Germany . Canada . United Kingdom
. Language: English
. Taglines: There is a world hidden within our own.
. Genres: Action . Adventure . Fantasy . Horror . Mystery . Romance
. Filming locations: Allan Gardens Conservatory, Toronto, Ontario, Canada(Botanical greenhouse scene)
. Budget: $60,000,000 (estimated)
. Gross worldwide: $95,396,573
. Production companies: Screen Gems . Constantin Film . Unique Features
. Source: imdb.com