The Crypt

The Crypt

Some things are better left buried

Directed by Craig McMahon

200984 min4.3 / 10

A claustrophobic horror-thriller about criminals trapped in an underground crypt with supernatural guardians, emphasizing paranoia and survival over character depth.

Six young criminals break into hidden catacombs underneath their town and attempt to steal jewelry buried from the "Great Depression" only to find inhabitants guarding the precious belongings. After being trapped in this dark maze of crypts the group tries to escape alive.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Crypt easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is The Crypt scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Does The Crypt end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Crypt sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is The Crypt violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% 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.

6/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity10

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love3

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like The Crypt

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Crypt

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Crypt, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Crypt, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Crypt, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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