As Above, So Below

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As Above, So Below

R

Released Aug 29, 2014

1h 33m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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Archaeologist Scarlett Marlowe (Perdita Weeks) has devoted her whole life to finding one of history's greatest treasures: Flamel's Philosopher's Stone. According to legend, the artifact can grant eternal life and turn any metal into gold. When she learns that the stone is hidden underground in the Catacombs of Paris, she assembles a crew to guide and document her historic mission. As they begin their descent, the team-members have no way of knowing that they are entering their own personal hell.

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Critics Consensus

After an intriguing setup that threatens to claw its way out of found-footage overkill, As Above/So Below plummets into clichéd mediocrity.

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William Goss

Austin Chronicle

It's tough to get too worked up, as head-mounted cameras whip between fleeting figures and panicked faces with all the tension of a jittery recording of a trip through your local haunted house.

Sep 3, 2014

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Wesley Morris

Grantland

Once upon a time, when someone in a horror movie turned a doorknob or drove toward a storm, you got to feel superior and shout, "Don't go in there!" Now it's more like, "Seriously? You're not gonna put down that camera first?"

Sep 2, 2014

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Randy Cordova

Arizona Republic

Once the characters go underground, things start happening. Not scary things, mind you, but things.

Aug 31, 2014

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Jessica Scott

Ghouls Magazine

Combining elements from Tomb Raider and The Descent with Dante’s Inferno, As Above, So Below is a striking and unique film that cleverly exemplifies its title by finding the horror within this claustrophobia of the soul.

Dec 22, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Fulfilling its B-movie requirements with ample jolts and tension throughout, the low-budget production boasts a diverting storyline and some fun, cheap thrills for casual late-night viewers.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 29, 2022

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

...filming in Paris’ actual catacombs gives the movie an undeniably spooky aura and oppressive claustrophobia.

Rated: 2.5/4

May 28, 2022

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Heather N

One of the best horror films. Great story, great acting, great twists, great scares, and the best ending.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/10/24

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Millie R

I quite liked this movie for a quick scare. It doesn't implement horror or deeply terrify you but the jump scares are good, the backstory of all this doesn't really make sense, and the end is incomplete (imo). I did however like the use of mythology in this. Worth a watch for sure.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/08/24

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Audience Member

Descending into the underground world of the catacombs is nothing short of thrilling following these treasure hunting adventurers into the depths under Paris. The way the movie plays out bringing you into the catacombs allowing you a glimpse of such a unique historical location but also being brought into the darkest parts of the characters pasts and traumas; seeing what truly haunts them being brought to life in the dark. I typically do not find myself too impressed with found footage style films but this one really brings something to the table that I feel most films dont quite hit the mark on. Its certainly a movie I recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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Jerry T

It's no bad at all if it's your first fount footage Movie :)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/22/24

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Guy P

What starts as a found footage National Treasure X Horror movie, falls flat, the claustrophobia never really sets in as intended and the characters are very one dimensional and you end up asking why do they keep going deeper as you lose your mind before they lose theirs.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/18/24

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Brian M

Thoroughly entertaining found footage claustrophobia horror. Tomb Raider meets the Descent in the Paris catacombs, what a great concept!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/17/24

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John Erick Dowdle

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Scarlett

Ben Feldman

George

Edwin Hodge

Benji

François Civil

Papillon

Marion Lambert

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As Above, So Below: Official Clip - Returning the Stone

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Synopsis

Archaeologist Scarlett Marlowe (Perdita Weeks) has devoted her whole life to finding one of history's greatest treasures: Flamel's Philosopher's Stone. According to legend, the artifact can grant eternal life and turn any metal into gold. When she learns that the stone is hidden underground in the Catacombs of Paris, she assembles a crew to guide and document her historic mission. As they begin their descent, the team-members have no way of knowing that they are entering their own personal hell.

Director: John Erick Dowdle
Producer: Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Drew Dowdle, Patrick Aiello
Screenwriter: John Erick Dowdle, Drew Dowdle
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Legendary Pictures, Brothers Dowdle
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Bloody Violence/Terror)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 29, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 18, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $21.2M
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Digital

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