Devil (2010) movie poster

Devil

2010 ·1h 20m · ★ 6.1 (3,073)

A group of people are trapped in an elevator high above Philadelphia, and one of them is the devil.

Why it matters

A claustrophobic descent into paranoia and judgment that turns a simple elevator ride into a supernatural death trap.

  • Directed by John Erick Dowdle, who knows how to squeeze tension from tight spaces with economical storytelling.
  • A contained, low-budget thriller that leans into psychological dread rather than gore—think minimalist chamber horror meets urban folklore.
  • The elevator setting amplifies paranoia, forcing characters (and viewers) to confront their own sins under supernatural scrutiny.
  • Perfect for fans of small-scale horror that taps into classic devil-in-the-details morality plays without resorting to cheap jump scares.
4 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
14
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
29
Supernatural
40
Creature
18
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
14
Survival
100
Supernatural

Content Warnings

Dehumanization

Phobia triggers

Tight SpacesHeightsReligious Imagery

TMDB Keywords

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