Down
When Alex is visited in his dreams by a ghostly apparition, he decides that he needs to discover what happened to his friend. When nobody is on hand to help him go down to 'Black Stream' he decides to go down and face it alone.
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Plot Summary
A group of people become trapped in a malfunctioning London Underground elevator, only to discover a sinister presence lurking within. As the elevator descends further into the earth, the passengers must fight for survival against a growing supernatural threat. Their attempts to escape become increasingly desperate as the entity picks them off one by one.
Critical Reception
Down received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its atmosphere and suspense, while others criticized its predictable plot and gore. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the horror elements and others finding it derivative.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its claustrophobic atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.
- Criticized for being predictable and relying heavily on gore.
- Some found the supernatural element intriguing, while others felt it was underdeveloped.
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Fun Fact
The film is a spiritual successor to director Dick Maas's 1983 film "The Lift," which also featured a malevolent elevator.
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