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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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Elizabeth W

I absolutely love this movie it got my toes curled under my sheets and heart racing I wished I had watched this sooner not 11 yrs later but it’s a real thrilling experience that shocked me a bit and being 1 out of thousands of horror movies that have actually gave me quite a fright.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/27/25

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Audience Member

Ok, like most "Found Footage" movies there are going to be obvious faults. This movie is 100% worth your time to watch it- just to see what happens... BUT there are some story line holes that never got filled and the subject matter has been done in similar movies to an extent. It was Decent. I DON'T think it deserves the crummy rating it got b/c I've seen a few Much worse with higher ratings.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/06/25

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Ashish K

A good found footage movie which has the very least thing that almost no found footage movie had. A STORY and A PLOT to discover. It's sloppy at some places but better than most of the movies. It's not Perfect BUT a Must See if you are a fan of found footage movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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Lance C

This feels like so weird mix of a Blair Witch and National Treasure. I highly recommend avoiding if you're claustrophobic There are some actual creepy moments in the film. The idea of the film is interesting but poorly put together.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/25/25

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Stephen L

As Above, So Below is a uniquely atmospheric found-footage horror film that uses the Paris Catacombs to full effect, blending claustrophobic terror with eerie, alchemical mythology. Director John Erick Dowdle crafts an unsettling descent into madness, following a group of explorers searching for the Philosopher’s Stone—only to uncover far more than they bargained for. The film thrives on its setting, turning the catacombs into a nightmarish maze of psychological and supernatural horrors. While the found-footage style can be chaotic at times, it also heightens the sense of immediacy and dread, making for some genuinely unnerving moments. The scares, though occasionally predictable, are bolstered by strong atmosphere and clever use of mythology, giving As Above, So Below a distinct edge over more generic horror fare. Though not without flaws, this is a refreshingly creative and immersive horror experience that lingers long after the credits roll.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/16/25

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danielle i

It was much better than this rotten rating would have you believe. I saw people on Reddit discussing this movie. Not many films capture my attention and keep it, but I loved watching this. It was continuously engaging.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/11/25

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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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