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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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

a deeply flawed diversion with more promise than success.

Rated: 5/10

Jun 22, 2025

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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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Gabriel T

As an adventure movie, it is just a generic and overused formula; as a horror movie, it has problems to take off due to how late the creepy parts take place. There are many logical flaws, starting with the found footage style

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/28/25

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Andrew S

To say that I don't understand the generally positive sentiment this film receives is an enormous understatement. Heavy-handed, not scary in the slightest, and overall absurd. I'm truly perplexed as to how anyone likes this film. It's comically bad. Absolutely skip it unless you want to watch for unintended laughs.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/15/25

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Aaron E.

Absolutely enjoying and very suspenseful, this movie gives you suprises at every turn. I will be honest, it did take me some warming up to the fact that this was filmed on essentially go pros and moving cameras, but it added an element of realism that I absolutely loved about it. Definitely would recommend to more people.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/22/25

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Lionel J

Fun movie that will simultaneously make viewers uncomfortable and engaged throughout. Solid ending as well.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/15/25

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M R

I liked it and even visited the real Catacombs in Paris.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/14/25

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Audience Member

Extremely underrated film. Very unique, and a great take on the found footage genre. One of my personal favorite horror movies. I thought it was well made, with a unique premise that was executed beautifully.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/28/25

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As Above, So Below: Official Clip - It Can't Bring Back the Dead

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As Above, So Below: Official Clip - Benji's Close Encounter

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

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As Above, So Below: Official Clip - We Have to Keep Going

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As Above, So Below: Official Clip - On Three

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As Above, So Below: Official Clip - Saving George

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As Above, So Below: Official Clip - My Father Wasn't Crazy

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

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As Above, So Below: Official Clip - How Did They Get a Piano Down Here?

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As Above, So Below: Official Clip - The Catacombs

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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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