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OrthoSticeSep 7, 2014

If you like horror movies you'll like this movie. If you don't like horror movies you probably won't like it. The plot becomes a little nonsensical at the end but if you can suspend disbelief it's a lot of fun and creepy and suspenseful throughout.

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FipperJan 18, 2015

I don't understand why all the negative reviews. This movie was a hell of a ride!! It was fun and very well shot for the low-budget that it is. I was surprised that i was into it from the start despite knowing what I was in for. The scriptI don't understand why all the negative reviews. This movie was a hell of a ride!! It was fun and very well shot for the low-budget that it is. I was surprised that i was into it from the start despite knowing what I was in for. The script gets more interesting as the movie goes further down (wink! wink!) As long as you're not expecting academy award quality, you will have a great time. I will definitely be on the look out for future works from the director.… Expand

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moviemikey98Aug 30, 2014

I went into this with 0 expectations and a fear of this being just another run of the mill generic Descent rip off with found footage. The director of this however directed my favorite found footage film of all time which is "The PoughkeepsieI went into this with 0 expectations and a fear of this being just another run of the mill generic Descent rip off with found footage. The director of this however directed my favorite found footage film of all time which is "The Poughkeepsie Tapes". I walked out actually having enjoyed and I was also a little shaken up. This movie starts out really slow and really not all that interesting but once the crew of characters enter the catacombs this movie really picked up. It had some genuinely creep scares as well as some very unsettling sounds and imagery. This is another rare case of good acting in horror movie. This movie had all the way up until the end. The end was a cheap anti-climactic abrupt end with nothing even remotely explaining what the hell we just watched. No Clues! Nothing! Even Under the Skin (one of my favorites of this year) a nearly silent film left subtle visual hints at what was going on. This has nothing! Slow beginning, bad end but great middle with some seriously chilling scares and an outstanding visit visit from an old friend (The Grim Reaper). If you are a die hard fan of Horror movies you will most likely enjoy this.

Score: 7.2 out of 10
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ItsMuchMoreMar 8, 2015

I absolutely love this movie, its allot better than I expected, I don’t understand why it didn’t do well critically. I would best describe this movie as a mix of GRAVE ENCOUNTERS and NATIONAL TREASURE. It’s probably one of the most originalI absolutely love this movie, its allot better than I expected, I don’t understand why it didn’t do well critically. I would best describe this movie as a mix of GRAVE ENCOUNTERS and NATIONAL TREASURE. It’s probably one of the most original horror movies I’ve seen in recent times. It mixes perfectly elements of Historical-Mystery- Adventure and Horror in one.

The only criticism I would have is that it’s a found footage kind of movie filmed with a hand held camera. I don’t mind these kind of movies especially if there done well and thankfully this was done well, but it won’t be everyone’s cup of tea.

What this movie does really well in is atmosphere. For me, having a dark, creepy atmosphere is far more important to success in this genre than getting people to leap out of their seats. I would definitely recommend this movie for horror fans, you will never have seen anything like this before, it’s so difficult to find truly original horror movies and this is definitely one of them.

“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. A journey into madness and terror, As Above, So Below reaches deep into the human psyche to reveal the personal demons that come back to haunt us all. Written by John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle (Quarantine, Devil) and directed by John Erick Dowdle, the psychological thriller is produced by Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Drew Dowdle and Patrick Aiello. Alex Hedlund serves as the executive producer.”

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FilmVirtueDec 18, 2014

It succeeds enough to be entertaining with what it has; which is something one should expect with this kind of horror film, but would have been more satisfying if we didn't have to deal with nauseating camera movements and prolonged scenes ofIt succeeds enough to be entertaining with what it has; which is something one should expect with this kind of horror film, but would have been more satisfying if we didn't have to deal with nauseating camera movements and prolonged scenes of footage faced at the wall.… Expand

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SushiStonerDec 19, 2014

I hate to admit it but this found footage film was a success, with an stimulating plot, believable character's to an extent especially on the protagonist's part, the film gripped me with heavy tension and psychological suspense for theI hate to admit it but this found footage film was a success, with an stimulating plot, believable character's to an extent especially on the protagonist's part, the film gripped me with heavy tension and psychological suspense for the majority of the runtime thanks to the eerie atmosphere and jump scares that actually worked As above so below had me on the edge of my seat.… Expand

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PixelblastSep 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 aI 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

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LXQUICKJUSTICEDec 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 filmStupid 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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thedjentman408Sep 3, 2014

I liked how everything you thought it would be about completely flew away. All the assumptions of Zombies or spirits that I had for this film were pretty far off. It turned into something much more along the lines of Mythical. Acting wasI liked how everything you thought it would be about completely flew away. All the assumptions of Zombies or spirits that I had for this film were pretty far off. It turned into something much more along the lines of Mythical. Acting was decent, visuals were stunning, the pace of the film kept you in it the whole time. There were some honestly terrifying instances; and I'm not even talking about the jump scares. As Above, So Below has been written off as "just another found footage film" but the problem with that is most found-footage films needn't be so. It actually makes sense for these people to have cameras on their heads because they're searching for something completely unimaginable. Overall it's a solid film with great dynamics and some great scares that are none too cheap.… Expand

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PocahontasOct 9, 2014

Gripping, scary movie, photogenic leads with great chemistry, fascinating settings - what's not to like? Saw this movie twice and would see it again. Weirdly scared me more on second viewing. Underrated in my view. See it.

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Fb29Feb 5, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a very good movie. The lead female character is great. The supporting cast is very strong, particularly the French crew.

I thought it was really scary.

The only reason I only gave it 8/10 is because [MINOR SPOILER] there's a part where they translate an ancient bit of text, and all the verses rhyme in English. That made zero sense and I couldn't concentrate on the movie for a while after that happened. Then they repeat that bit a lot which just reminds me how little sense it makes for a dead language to translate into rhyming English. If not for that, this would be 10/10.… Expand

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NinjaPowerAug 31, 2014

As Above So Below is a decent incarnation of the book it was based off of, Legion of Dwellers. The key difference between As Above So Below and Legion of Dwellers, is that the book was written toward a young adult audience, and it probablyAs Above So Below is a decent incarnation of the book it was based off of, Legion of Dwellers. The key difference between As Above So Below and Legion of Dwellers, is that the book was written toward a young adult audience, and it probably won't disappoint you in the end. Go here to view the similarities. theplaintivepoet.blogspot (As Above So Below verse Legion of Dwellers)… Expand

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notaworryAug 29, 2014

I liked it. Not the best movie ever but still entertaining.

It reminds me of those video games where you walk down hallways alone and weird things happen. Like the games that Pewdiepie plays on youtube. If you like scary/thrillerI liked it. Not the best movie ever but still entertaining.

It reminds me of those video games where you walk down hallways alone and weird things happen. Like the games that Pewdiepie plays on youtube.

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eeykSep 6, 2014

So i was reading some of the users reviews and thought to myself. Let just try the movie.

The movie is good you can't really see that it's a low budget film.
The story is good not the best but it's ok.

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bernardrossouwJan 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

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horcrux2007Aug 31, 2014

This is one of the scariest and most entertaining found footage movies (other than [REC]). It has an overall sense of dread from the very beginning. The story and how they are hoping to get out of the catacombs is also interesting, and theThis is one of the scariest and most entertaining found footage movies (other than [REC]). It has an overall sense of dread from the very beginning. The story and how they are hoping to get out of the catacombs is also interesting, and the ending is probably the coolest part. There is stuff that has been seen before in found footage movies, but there's enough new material to keep it interesting and fresh. If you're a found footage fan, I definitely recommend it.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerJan 2, 2015

With characters on the hunt for a legendary historical artifact and solving ancient puzzles by deciphering dead languages and using their historical knowledge, it makes for a better Indiana Jones type film than it does a horror film. Even theWith characters on the hunt for a legendary historical artifact and solving ancient puzzles by deciphering dead languages and using their historical knowledge, it makes for a better Indiana Jones type film than it does a horror film. Even the lead actress Perdita Weeks makes for a compelling Lara Croft type given here characters knowledge, determination, and accent. It's these elements that make the film compelling, but the horror elements give it the extra something weird to make it unique.

However that's also where the majority of the flaws are present. The found footage style has been done to death by now. It kind of makes sense that these characters would be filming their excursion under ground given the nature of it, but there's nothing new done with this technique to make it exciting. It would've worked without it.

However the real issue is that there just isn't any scares. The same predictable jump tactics are present. Still, while the horror elements fail to evoke any fear they do lead to some memorable moments as the weird things that go on mess with the characters heads. There's a sense of unpredictability that you rarely see in horror movies nowadays.

It's an entertaining movie. One that merges two genres together to create something unique and satisfying. There are some issues that get in the way like the lack of scares and the flat characters (only the main two have anything fleshed out about them), but overall it's still good enough to be worth a watch. My total score for the movie is a 7.5/10.… Expand

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Rox22Sep 4, 2022

I'm not really a fan of found footage horror movies, but this one is an exception. It does have a slow start, but does pick up. I got to say that the atmosphere and sound design are top notch. You can feel the tension throughout the film.I'm not really a fan of found footage horror movies, but this one is an exception. It does have a slow start, but does pick up. I got to say that the atmosphere and sound design are top notch. You can feel the tension throughout the film. Oddly enough the special effects are pretty good, considering it's meant to be a found footage film. Done well enough to almost feel real.

Story is okay, a nice nod to Dante's Inferno. Actors are pretty forgetable as are their performances.

Overall: One of the better horror movies I've seen recently. Far from the best, but pretty good.… Expand