As Above, So Below

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As Above, So Below

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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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This movie had a good quality picture for found footage. It was scary and scaryer the more you watched..Definitely wroth watching.. (Dohdoh certified)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/24/25

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Dysnomia C

I think if you go into this expecting to be scared out of your pants, you won't like it. If you go into it expecting simply that you are curious to see more of the premise, then you will probably like it. It's more of a scary mystery thriller than it is a thrilling mystery horror. I like the Indiana-Jones-meets-supernatural-horror theme that it has. It also conveys some similarity to "Heart of Darkness" in its psychological introspection of sins mixed with horror of consequences (without the colonialism commentary, that's not what this is about). It could have used some more lore, more flair, more explanations, and more emotional weight for the horror elements. It probably lack these things because it takes a little bit for the movie establish why the characters are underneath Paris in the first place.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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Daniel N

I really liked this. Somthing completely different. For a low budget found footage movie it was really good. Creepy and claustrophobic with an interesting twist at the end.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/27/24

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Micheal A

This movie is underrated and does not deserve the score that it has. A mix of Indiana Jones, Dante’s Inferno and Blair witch vibes. Definitely worth a watch, I enjoyed this one.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/24/24

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Kristy S

Honestly, I don't understand why there are so many negative reviews for this movie. It has just the right amount of jump scares, psychological "horror", and adventure. The crazy camera movements make it kind of hard to watch but it was a fun, creepy movie. I personally enjoyed the connection from ancient civilizations, Paris's history, and Dante. What an interesting mix of history and literature. I'd watch this again.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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Tasha L

I looked at this after watching this movie for the third time and was so disappointed in the reviews. This is one of my favorite horrors I’ve seen. So incredible just take my word for it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/09/24

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John Erick Dowdle

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Scarlett

Ben Feldman

George

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François Civil

Papillon

Marion Lambert

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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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