Above & Below

Above & Below

Directed by Jesse V. Johnson

Produced by Capstone Pictures, AF Films

202696 min6.1 / 10

A high-tension survival thriller that traps friends in open water facing both predatory criminals and natural threats, prioritizing suspense and danger over character depth.

A group of friends set off for an unforgettable vacation. What begins as an adventure of partying and diving quickly turns into a nightmare when they are attacked by criminals in open waters.

Questions people ask

  • Is Above & Below scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is Above & Below easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is Above & Below violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Does Above & Below end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Above & Below sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

24/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity7

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise52

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Above & Below

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Above & Below

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Above & Below, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Above & Below, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Above & Below, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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