Down

A terrifying "haunted elevator" horror film, 'Down' follows a group of people trapped in a malfunctioning elevator in a high-rise building. As the elevator begins to descend uncontrollably and display increasingly sinister behavior, the passengers descend into panic and paranoia. They soon realize that something malevolent is at play, picking them off one by one in increasingly gruesome ways.

Upon its release, 'Down' received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and excessive gore. While some appreciated its attempt at creating a tense atmosphere and its practical effects, many found it to be a derivative and overly violent horror flick. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the creature feature elements and others finding it lacking in substance.

• The film relies heavily on jump scares and gore to compensate for a thin plot.

• Some viewers found the 'haunted elevator' premise novel, while others saw it as a gimmick.

• The practical effects and creature design were occasionally praised, but often overshadowed by the film's brutality.

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The film was originally conceived as a sequel to the 1980 film 'The Elevator', but was redeveloped as a standalone story.