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Movie spotlight

The Elevator

2023
Movie
5 min
English

Two men grow increasingly aggressive towards each other when the elevator they are in starts taking a strangely long amount of time...or does it?

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: Gigi Saul GuerreroGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of strangers finds themselves trapped in a high-speed elevator that begins to plummet. As the descent continues, they realize that a sinister force is at play, turning their desperate fight for survival into a battle against something far more terrifying than they could have imagined. The confined space amplifies their fears as they confront not only the physical dangers but also their own inner demons.

Critical Reception

The Elevator received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its suspenseful atmosphere and effective jump scares, while some found the plot predictable. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating its straightforward horror elements and claustrophobic setting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense suspense and claustrophobic setting.

  • Noted for effective, albeit conventional, horror sequences.

  • Some viewers found the narrative elements somewhat underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's straightforward horror and suspense, with many appreciating the tension built within the elevator setting. Some viewers felt the story could have been more original, but the practical effects and pacing were often cited as positives.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on a soundstage, utilizing extensive practical effects and a meticulously designed elevator set to create the confined and terrifying atmosphere.

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