
Devil
Bad things happen for a reason.
Directed by John Erick Dowdle
Produced by Universal Pictures, MRC
A claustrophobic supernatural thriller where strangers trapped in a malfunctioning elevator must identify which among them is the devil before it's too late.
A group of people are trapped in an elevator high above Philadelphia, and one of them is the devil.
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Is Devil scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Is Devil easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Does Devil end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Devil violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Devil sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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