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As Above, So Below

2014 • 1h 33m •
Horror Thriller
MOVIEVIBE Rating
★ 6.8/10
3,990 reviews
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As Above, So Below

When a team of explorers venture into the catacombs that lie beneath the streets of Paris, they uncover the dark secret that lies within this city of the dead.

"The only way out is down."

Top Billed Cast

Perdita Weeks
Perdita Weeks
Scarlett
Ben Feldman
Ben Feldman
George
Edwin Hodge
Edwin Hodge
Benji
François Civil
François Civil
Papillon
Marion Lambert
Marion Lambert
Souxie
Ali Marhyar
Ali Marhyar
Zed
Cosme Castro
Cosme Castro
La Taupe
Théo Cholbi
Théo Cholbi
Gloomy Teenager

Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews

D Dean Verified TMDB Critic
2016-06-09

I'm giving this movie 10/10. It became one of my favorite movie & below are reasons why: First, it's original, different from other horror movies, which brings interesting story, where crowd of few people seek historic relic & treasure. Movie was very eerie & creepy, especially when they go deeper & deeper close to hell. Some very strong & intense moments. Atmosphere was also eerie cause whole movie happens in damn catacombs. If you have Claustrophobia I don't recommend to watch it. If you're fan of movies like The Tunnel(2011) or The Devil's pass, you gonna like it....

K Kamurai Verified TMDB Critic
2020-10-03

Great watch, would watch again, and can recommend.

It is found footage in the catacombs of France so in addition to shaky cam and odd angles, it does feel really claustrophobic at points. If you were okay with "The Descent", then you're likely fine.

This is based off of a real thing that people do, exploring existing structures, some lost through history, others unused, and even more that are assumed inaccessible from the the layman.

Personally, instead of making these places a crime, people should be able to add infrastructure as needed, but it is the primer for the events of the ac...

A Ahmad Verified TMDB Critic
2022-12-08

Expected very little going in and was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it. “As Above, So Below” will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The attention to detail in this film is impressive, with each scene meticulously crafted to create a sense of unease and tension while maintaining an internal consistency unusual in the horror genre.

There’s a chance that this was lost on some viewers. Perhaps it’s just the found-footage fatigue. It’s a shame that the ratings fail to reflect the film’s merits; it’s one of the more inventive entries in the found-foo...

S Sierbahnn Verified TMDB Critic
2026-05-09

Alchemy experience not required
It is hard to base a horror movie on something as esoteric as alchemy. However, this movie does a good job in explaining the basic principles well enough so that you can become engrossed in the story. The tension is real and the characters act almost naturally, which is by far good enough for a movie like this. There are some d deeply disturbing scenes and a few very lovely twists. I enjoyed this movie....