As Above, So Below

Name: As Above, So Below
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Released: August 29, 2014
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 39
Cast: Ben Feldman, Edwin Hodge, François Civil, Marion Lambert, Perdita Weeks

2014

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 24 Critic Reviews

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: August 29, 2014 | R

Starring: Ben Feldman, Edwin Hodge, François Civil, Marion Lambert, Perdita Weeks

Summary: Miles of twisting catacombs lie beneath the streets of Paris, the eternal home to countless souls. When a team of explorers ventures into the uncharted maze of bones, they uncover the dark secret that lies within this city of the dead.

Director: John Erick Dowdle

Genre(s): Thriller, Horror

Rating: R

Runtime: 93 min

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Film.com

Aug 29, 2014

The film’s finely tuned middle act, a fast-paced and quick-witted journey into (possible) madness, eventually gives way to an unsettlingly over the top final section that relies far too much on larger setpieces and supposed “big scares” that are never as good as the smaller, weirder stuff. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Simon Abrams

Sep 4, 2014

Novel enough to be worth the price of admission, but you'll think twice before getting back in line for a second visit. Read full review

A.A. Dowd

Aug 29, 2014

What’s the point in shooting a horror movie in the catacombs if it’s just going to end up looking like every horror movie not shot in the catacombs? Read full review

The Telegraph Mike McCahill

Aug 28, 2014

These catacombs are just an echo chamber into which any rubbish can be pumped, and while this gives carte blanche to production designer Louise Marzaroli, the relentless flow of subterranean non-sequitur becomes at least as trying as the whirling, jerky non-cinematography. Read full review

William Goss

Sep 3, 2014

While its characters attempt to go deeper, As Above/So Below’s stabs at scares and sentiment only seem that much shallower. Read full review

Nathan Rabin

Aug 30, 2014

As Above/So Below purposefully generates a certain air of mystery by keeping the exact nature of its protagonists’ experience enigmatic, but for a film that takes place underground in tightly enclosed spaces, it’s surprisingly thin on suspense and palpable physical danger. Read full review

Robert Abele

Aug 30, 2014

An entertainment-free sinkhole of Dramamine-worthy nonsense. Read full review

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LXQUICKJUSTICE

Dec 26, 2014

Stupid horror movies are boring; this one isn't stupid. It tries to establish its own mythology and sticks to it. Though the mythos isn't the best thing since sliced bread, I did appreciate the filmmakers giving it their best shot. This film is like a terrifying version of the abyss shotStupid horror movies are boring; this one isn't stupid. It tries to establish its own mythology and sticks to it. Though the mythos isn't the best thing since sliced bread, I did appreciate the filmmakers giving it their best shot. This film is like a terrifying version of the abyss shot with headcams. They just keep going deeper and deeper into the depths of the underworld and it's a wild ride. It's worth watching once. I watched "sinister" last night, and in contrast, this flick was worlds better. The monsters were actually scary instead of some idiot wearing a tuxedo. Don't listen to people giving as above so below 0 scores because they obviously aren't bright enough to recognize what a real scary movie should be like.… Expand

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bernardrossouw

Jan 14, 2015

Thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Had very tense and gripping moments.

One of the better horror movies with an interesting story that keeps you thinking! The metascore is a joke

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

Pixelblast

Sep 2, 2014

I believe that by many people, this film has been unfairly reviewed. I went to to see it on Saturday and thoroughly enjoyed it. It had a very good story which kept you on edge until the end. It had plenty of jump scares which I expect from a horror film and the actresses and actors wereI believe that by many people, this film has been unfairly reviewed. I went to to see it on Saturday and thoroughly enjoyed it. It had a very good story which kept you on edge until the end. It had plenty of jump scares which I expect from a horror film and the actresses and actors were chosen perfectly for their roles. If anyone has been put off by negative reviews, I would suggest going to see the movie for yourself and making your own judgement.… Expand

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

marc5477

Sep 19, 2016

A tablet written in Aramaic happens to rhyme in English when translated... yea, not a lot of brains went into this movie but for a lost footage horror film it is still one of the better ones which does say much since I have yet to see one that I like. The acting was terrible, and the banterA tablet written in Aramaic happens to rhyme in English when translated... yea, not a lot of brains went into this movie but for a lost footage horror film it is still one of the better ones which does say much since I have yet to see one that I like. The acting was terrible, and the banter was uninteresting and mostly distracting, but some of the horror ideas were not too bad. Sure they implemented a few jump scares and other cliches but once the movie gets going you cant help but cheer for the cave to kill everyone... not I am not kidding. You actually want them all to die because they are beyond stupid but the upside is you start to think of the cave as being alive in its own right. That is what makes it interesting. Most haunted house type movies do a pathetic job of making ghosts or monsters come alive but this one does it inadvertently.

Overall an ok horror movie and by far the best found footage movie I have seen. Still dont expect something mind blowing but a good hour and a half of entertainment.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

FrankTCastle

Jan 8, 2015

The movie has some very good idea's but they are not very well presented and do really feel like a good fit for a found footage movie. The cast do an excellent job for the most part with only a couple of slightly awkward and poorly acted scenes.

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

bartcbem

Nov 14, 2019

It started very promising but then quickly went down the hilarity and down the drain. I really hate when a movie with great potential gets completely wasted by bad writing.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

Sebe2012

Feb 27, 2015

Another moronic so-called found footage film . Hideous storyline and bad acting . Don't even go that below as the film is horrid. Stay away and watch something else.

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

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