"As Above, So Below" is a 2014 American found-footage horror film set in the Catacombs of Paris. Directed by John Erick Dowdle, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Drew Dowdle, the film follows a team of explorers seeking the philosopher's stone. As they descend into the catacombs, they encounter supernatural forces and their own personal demons. The film blends urban exploration, historical mystery, and supernatural terror. The tone is claustrophobic, tense, and psychological, relying on atmosphere and suggestion to build fear rather than jump scares. It was released theatrically on August 29, 2014. The film is currently trending in the top 10 movies on HBO Max.
- Director: John Erick Dowdle
- Perdita Weeks as Scarlett Marlowe
- Ben Feldman as George
- Edwin Hodge as Benji
- François Civil as Papillon
- Marion Lambert as Souxie
- Ali Marhyar as Zed
"As Above, So Below" received mixed reviews from critics upon its initial release. However, it has since gained a cult following, with positive word of mouth online.
- Rotten Tomatoes: 29% critic score, 41% audience score
- Metacritic: 39 Metascore
- Box Office: Grossed $41.8 million worldwide on a $5–10 million budget
