Devil
Devil

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Devil

2010
Movie
80 min
English

A group of people are trapped in an elevator high above Philadelphia, and one of them is the devil.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users70%
Director: John Erick DowdleGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of strangers find themselves trapped in an elevator in a skyscraper, and soon discover that one of them is the Devil. As the situation escalates, paranoia and suspicion run rampant as they try to figure out who among them is responsible for their predicament. The tension builds with each passing moment as supernatural events begin to occur, revealing the dark nature of their entrapment.

Critical Reception

Devil received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere, effective scares, and unique premise. While some found the plot a bit predictable, the film was largely lauded for its execution and ability to generate genuine dread. Audiences also responded well to its claustrophobic setting and supernatural horror elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective suspense and claustrophobic atmosphere.

  • Acknowledged for its creative and intriguing supernatural horror concept.

  • Criticized by some for its somewhat predictable plot progression.

Google audience: Google users generally found Devil to be a suspenseful and enjoyable horror film, appreciating its tense atmosphere and the unique premise of the Devil being trapped in an elevator with unsuspecting individuals. Many viewers felt it delivered solid scares and a satisfyingly dark conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived by M. Night Shyamalan as part of a larger anthology series, but eventually evolved into a standalone feature.

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