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Devil
2010 80 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.0
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Director: John Erick Dowdle
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Description
A group of people are trapped in an elevator high above Philadelphia, and one of them is the devil.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$33.6M
Worldwide:
$33.58M
Starring
Chris Messina
Actor
Logan Marshall-Green
Actor
Jenny O'Hara
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Devil is widely regarded as a lean, claustrophobic psychological thriller that effectively sustains tension through its confined setting and atmospheric direction. While opinions on the depth of its moral message and the quality of its twist ending are divided, the film is generally praised for its efficient pacing and solid performances.
| Cinematography | The confined elevator setting and creative camera work successfully generate a persistent sense of claustrophobia and dread. | |
| Acting | The lead cast delivers competent, grounded performances that anchor the supernatural premise in human reality. | |
| Runtime | The short runtime ensures a brisk, engaging pace that avoids unnecessary filler, though some viewers find the plot development lacks sufficient depth. | |
| Ending | The moral and religious resolution is perceived by some as a profound, fitting conclusion, while others find the ending predictable or nonsensical. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay effectively blends mystery and supernatural elements, though it is frequently criticized for being derivative of existing 'trapped-group' thrillers. |