Below
Below

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Below

2007
Movie
18 min
Spanish

Jaime, who’s been away from the city by his own free will, invites his family to watch an eclipse at his house on the mountains. The tensions in the group are apparent, but they slowly vanish, reaching the most transparent moment among the eclipse’s darkness.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users55%
Director: John Cameron MitchellGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Set in 1967, the film follows a group of young women working as deckhands on a decrepit hospital ship. As they prepare to leave the vessel, strange and terrifying events begin to unfold. They discover a dark secret about the ship's past and find themselves trapped with a malevolent force that hunts them one by one.

Critical Reception

Below received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and visual style, but some found the plot convoluted and underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the psychological horror elements while others were put off by its bleak tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and moody visuals.

  • Criticized for a muddled plot and unsatisfying conclusion.

  • Ben Whishaw's performance was often singled out as a highlight.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divided reception, with some appreciating the film's creepy ambiance and psychological horror, while others found the story confusing and the scares lacking.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location on a real, decommissioned hospital ship, the former USS Ossining, which added to its authentic and claustrophobic atmosphere.

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