Devil
2010
Suspense/Thriller, Horror
1h 20m
Based on a story by M. Night Shyamalan and directed by the brothers Dowdle (Quarantine helmers Drew and John Eric), this edgy thriller is set in an elevator, where a group of passengers are trapped with none other than the king of the underworld. Luckily for them, a homicide detective (Chris Messina) is on board. Not so luckily: the cop has issues of his own, including a not-so-long-ago-kicked addiction to alcohol.
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Devil
2010
Suspense/Thriller, Horror
1h 20m
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Rated 04 Sep 2011
57
22nd
Important for the facts that it teaches us about the devil. For instance, if you drop your toast and it lands jelly side down, yep the devil caused that.
Rated 04 Sep 2011
Rated 23 Sep 2010
70
62nd
As "shaness" stated in his mini-review, the religious aspect of the plot was handled very cheaply and felt practically tagged on. It didn't actually need any of it, and the film would have been better simply implying rather than constantly stating. The acting was also sketchy in parts. That being said, it was genuinely tense. The elevator scenes were handled really well, the twist was very well done, and it makes for a genuinely enjoyable watch. It isn't brilliant, but it's worth a watch.
Rated 23 Sep 2010
Rated 17 Sep 2011
47
26th
Thoroughly entertaining in all the wrong ways, Devil's main problem, or perhaps its saving grace, is that it perfectly resembles a big-budget Asylum film. Shyamalan was clearly more involved in the writing process than we were led to believe.
Rated 17 Sep 2011
Rated 14 Sep 2012
63
43rd
If only this building had a six hundred and sixty-sixth floor. That would have been straight up symbolism!
Rated 14 Sep 2012
Rated 21 Dec 2010
30
12th
The only part I liked and found tense was the beginning, with everything upside down. That's like, freaky, man.
Rated 21 Dec 2010
Rated 11 Dec 2010
5
1st
According to other reviews I signed in for a time passer with a bad ending. Oh wow, where to get started? Better not even try. This is the worst movie I've seen for some time in many quarters, the leading one being the use of deus ex machina. Hereby I decide I will never attend to anything Shyamalan's name is even loosely tied in.
Rated 11 Dec 2010
Rated 19 Dec 2010
50
19th
Starts out almost too promising for a movie by Shamalamadingdong, feeding you illusions that you are in for something actually interesting. The movie starts falling apart quickly after the first thrills and the twist (yes, there is one), is so predictable, you feel insulted when you finally get to "watch it unfold". An improvement from the latest movies this guy has directed, which is still not saying too much.
Rated 19 Dec 2010
Rated 06 Oct 2011
13
6th
A bible verse in the opening, then a voice-over about the verse, then more about the devil story in voice-over and in-scene conversation. It's OK, but honestly treats the audience as incapable of understanding THIS IS THE MESSAGE, PLEASE GET THE MESSAGE
Rated 06 Oct 2011
Rated 12 Jan 2013
65
23rd
I guessed the ending in the first 10 minutes.
Rated 12 Jan 2013
Rated 18 Dec 2010
40
28th
There are three problems with this movie, but when I mention problems one and two, you're going to stop reading. So starting with number three: It's a supernatural 'who'sdoin'it', and thanks to the huge volume of movies within that genre, the least likely villain easily becomes the most likely, meaning that you'll probably have the mystery figured in no time. The real problems are that It's 1) written by Shyamalan who 2) reuses parts of his 'Signs' script. Seriously: Someone. Stop him. Please.
Rated 18 Dec 2010
Rated 28 Oct 2014
55
20th
It's not terrible. I guess that's the best thing I can say about it - oh and that its not long. Moves quickly, not really a horror at all - thriller works though. Also dropping toast with it landing on the jam side down is a proponent of pure evil - WHICH IT IS!
Rated 28 Oct 2014
Rated 07 Dec 2010
40
11th
Would've been better without that one security guard character explaining the devil to the retarded audience.
Rated 07 Dec 2010
Rated 28 Sep 2010
62
31st
Lately, Shyamalan's films have been all jelly-side-down affairs, but there are several bright spots in this one. Maybe it's the direction that leaves the tension wanting and the characters underdeveloped, but I'm betting some of it lies with his script. If he'd stop bashing us over the head with religious symbolism and unnecessary exposition and spend a little more time creating interesting characters, he might have had something more.
Rated 28 Sep 2010
Rated 19 Sep 2010
4
43rd
I know this isn't saying much after Village, Lady in the Water, Happening, and Airbender, but Devil is by far the best thing to have Shyamalan's name attached since Signs. It's so singularly reliant on its mystery and twist (yes, there's a twist, huge spoiler) that it will have little-to-no rewatch value and I can't see myself ever watching it again, but it held my attention for the duration and would make a solid Netflix for a rainy evening.
Rated 19 Sep 2010
Rated 22 Aug 2020
45
21st
gimme a star if all u thinkin bout was chris messina and rent-a-tom-hardy army dude making out c'mon boys those stars are just between u and me
Rated 22 Aug 2020
Rated 08 Oct 2022
73
72nd
Un bon film qui mélange le genre thriller, l'horreur et le fantastique. Messina est crédible en flic robuste, c'est d'ailleurs l'un des rares films d'horreur où les flics servent à quelque chose ! L'obscurité dans l'ascenseur laisse place à l'imagination plus d'une fois, c'est efficace et angoissant. Tous les acteurs dans l’ascenseur sont convaincants et c'est foutrement bien réalisé. Reste juste une morale qui n'a pas de sens.
Rated 08 Oct 2022
Rated 09 Feb 2011
30
13th
Simple movie that tries to make the best of an script that is not exactly something I would call good. The main reason one keeps watching the movie is just that you want to know who the hell is the Devil, but it's not something really important for the story, it's just pure curiosity. Any of the character could have been revealed as the Devil and it would have been exactly the same thing. It's not too boring. Fortunately, Shyamalan didn't lose time shooting this story himself.
Rated 09 Feb 2011
Rated 08 Jun 2012
58
24th
Not a huge fan of this film. I liked the stuff in the elevator, and thought the film did a good job building up suspense, but the way it ended... Nah. Remember being not only disappointed by the way the film developed, but also put off by how such a great premise didn't actually amount to anything... more.
Rated 08 Jun 2012
Rated 03 Jan 2011
56
13th
Not nearly as bad as expected with enough laugh-out-loud poorly acted/written/directed moments that I couldn't help but enjoy myself. Also I guessed who the DEVIL was from the getgo so I was even happier at the end. Watch this if you want a laugh.
Rated 03 Jan 2011
Rated 12 Nov 2014
60
19th
Interesting idea and decent execution. I'm a fan of single location films and the simple premise is enough to keep this one going for it's short length.
Rated 12 Nov 2014
Rated 24 Jan 2011
30
7th
Hilariously bad, and now I know why children hit their heads on tables.
Rated 24 Jan 2011
Rated 12 Dec 2010
40
25th
Some thrilling moments in an otherwise below par film... The acting is poor and we've seen the plot a million times before... Personally I could smell the ending from a mile away!
Rated 12 Dec 2010
Rated 13 Dec 2010
81
73rd
Despite M Night's trademark pseudo-intellectual, ominous dialogue (this time verifying the devil is on an elevator because the guard's toast landed upside-down???!!!), this is actually a pretty taut, interesting thriller. Might have been better had they just gone with ghost angle instead of the devil though. And maybe added a dance number or two.
Rated 13 Dec 2010
Rated 21 Sep 2010
65
29th
Not that it's the most amazing movie ever but I saw it getting shat on by a lot of people and I don't see the reason for hating it. Like I said, it's not amazing but it's a solid murder mystery.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
Rated 05 Aug 2012
56
43rd
Feels like a TV movie, but works very well within its own limits. Scary, atmospheric horror flick.
Rated 05 Aug 2012
Rated 29 Oct 2013
20
7th
Forgiveness is powerful and the devil cares about toast. Thanks a lot Shyamalan. Please kill yourself.
Rated 29 Oct 2013
Rated 24 Jun 2012
70
26th
A tight thriller that unravels a bit at the end. I thought this movie got undue harsh criticism. (The first time my PSI was spot-on!)
Rated 24 Jun 2012
Rated 02 Apr 2011
45
24th
A pretty uninspired and obvious whodunnit setup, that does manage to build a few tense moments, and if it hadn't been for the insanely annoying narrator and other idiocies, it could have been an almost enjoyable ride.
Rated 02 Apr 2011
Rated 20 Oct 2013
71
45th
Much better than expected. Very tense the whole way through, and the performances were spot on.
Rated 20 Oct 2013
Rated 19 Nov 2012
58
30th
An interesting premise that would have worked better in a format such as "Masters of Horror"
Rated 19 Nov 2012
Rated 07 Oct 2014
70
22nd
While not great, I'm going to pretend it's at least good because the opening credits have execute a really simple idea extremely well. Nice to see Bokeem Woodbine whenever he's in something randomly.
Rated 07 Oct 2014
Rated 06 Oct 2010
60
50th
This kind of premise has been done to death. If you enjoyed the average stand-alone episode of The X-Files, though, it's likely that you'll appreciate this film. The acting is tv-level, at best, but I was hooked almost throughout. The Dowdle brothers are good at building up moments of suspense. Sadly, they let the considerable amount of tension raised fizzle out by the end. Ramirez is a good example of how a half-silly/half-creepy character can be very effective in horror. Bring on the next one.
Rated 06 Oct 2010
Rated 16 Dec 2010
35
26th
The directing was pretty good and Chris Messina was a highlight of the actors. The opening titles and opening score tuned me in right way, but as a closed room mystery thriller it did let down quite much.
Rated 16 Dec 2010
Rated 27 Dec 2012
62
26th
Sets out with a nice set-up but then some strange writing decisions transform this into M. Night Shyamalan's "I Totally Didn't Direct This Guys" Mehfest.
Rated 27 Dec 2012
Rated 21 Oct 2011
45
49th
Well it was almost okay until the cheeseball reveal and silly twist. Way too much exposition with the cops and guards. Decent idea poorly executed.
Rated 21 Oct 2011
Rated 05 Aug 2012
20
22nd
Oh, if only someone had brought a fiddle with them!
Rated 05 Aug 2012
Rated 21 Jun 2016
1
6th
Sometimes you just need a palate cleanser.
Rated 21 Jun 2016
Rated 06 Sep 2020
3
16th
I find it astonishing this isn't Shyamalan's worst work. Still, Devil is pretty forgettable in every sense except for how bad it really is. Despite the horrible writing, these people are clearly phoning it in or simply aren't good actors. The "suspense" comes at the hands of cliche tropes and just scares that you would see in your typical horror flick. The ending is also disappointing, more so because I actually saw the twist or "who dun it?" scenario coming...what the fuck.
Rated 06 Sep 2020
Rated 17 Oct 2010
80
31st
Devil is a good, short, spooky tail. Lots of jumps and balanced humour.
Rated 17 Oct 2010
Rated 15 Feb 2011
70
69th
I thought I knew who the killer was.. but then the person died... but at the end I was right!!
Rated 15 Feb 2011
Rated 02 May 2011
33
18th
Dumb and campy, but man, does it take itself seriously. The whole "devil in an elevator" conceit would probably have worked like gangbusters in an eighth grade creative writing class, but as a movie, how about not. Earns a few brownie points, however, for its climax, which at least wasn't the cheap cop-out I was expecting.
Rated 02 May 2011
Rated 04 Nov 2012
12
4th
Boring, stupid, insulting. Wasn't even fun to watch drinking and yelling at it. Add John Erick Dowdle to the list "Directors I've seen one film from, and that was one film too many".
Rated 04 Nov 2012
Rated 28 Nov 2010
74
40th
Great. I love thrillers and my mind works very similar to Shyamalan's. That's whay I get his movies, I guess.
Rated 28 Nov 2010
Rated 20 Jan 2011
70
34th
I no longer have any faith in anything Shyamalan-alan-alan-a-ding-dong touches. Thusly, I was not disappointed in this movie, because I had such low expectations.
Rated 20 Jan 2011
Rated 14 Dec 2017
48
24th
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Rated 14 Dec 2017
Rated 04 Oct 2015
50
9th
It's bad. Beyond a premise that feels like it was taken straight from an episode of The Outer Limits, right down to the questionable narration, Devil is an utterly uninspiring movie. The performances are, one and all, bland and uninteresting. The sets are dull. The most entertaining thing in the entire film is giving me the mental image of a runaway truck, rolling down multiple streets and bouncing off embankments with a dead body on its caved-in roof, going unnoticed by everyone. That's Philly!
Rated 04 Oct 2015
Rated 26 Sep 2017
14
43rd
7/7
Rated 26 Sep 2017
Rated 03 Jan 2011
29
26th
In a movie that could be scary and claustrophobic, any possible mistery or suspense is lost: the unecessary narrator expoils everything and everything that happens to the people in the elevator is seen by police officers thru the security camera. If you add that to the uncreative photography, there isn't a single scary/suspenseful moment in the whole movie. You don't care about the characters, you don't care about what happens to them.
Rated 03 Jan 2011
Rated 02 Nov 2013
3
6th
why?
Rated 02 Nov 2013
Rated 10 Aug 2014
50
15th
Obvious twist is obvious. The exposition dialogue is ham fisted, actually much of the dialogue is. Kind of like a double length twilight zone episode, which makes it twice as long as it should be. I knew as soon as I saw Shamalamadingdong's name that this was going to be a bit half assed...
Rated 10 Aug 2014
Rated 25 Sep 2010
40
25th
It's an interesting concept and is fairly suspenseful. However, it would have been much better as a traditional mystery without any of the supernatural elements (as Ray and shahness mentioned). It also suffers from blatant, unnecessary exposition (the toast scene?). I still like Shyamalan, despite his recent misfires - here's hoping he can salvage he can still salvage his career.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
Rated 08 Nov 2010
70
42nd
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Rated 08 Nov 2010
Rated 10 Jan 2011
40
25th
Shyamalan can't produce a suitable twist to the all too familiar plot, and the script is filled with clichés. Not good, no.
Rated 10 Jan 2011
Rated 11 Mar 2011
20
15th
A series of tiresome revelations from personality voids of characters. For a film so small in scope it's still handled amazingly poorly with such hilarious leaps in logic as toast falling jam side down meaning the devil is nearby.
Rated 11 Mar 2011
Rated 19 Oct 2015
55
30th
Surprisingly serviceable. If you're looking for more than average, you'll probably gonna want to look elsewhere. But if you're someone who wished that the Saw films had less gore and slightly better direction, you may be in luck.
Rated 19 Oct 2015
Rated 15 Nov 2011
65
40th
so...you couldn't come up with an ending then?
Rated 15 Nov 2011
Rated 21 Sep 2010
59
30th
A not so terrible B-grade, confined to a small setting, genre thriller. Surprisingly, tense atmosphere is respected over cheap scares. Third act twist wasn't bad. All the literal religious exposition was unnecessary and heavy handed. Worth a watch, if you want a palatable thrill ride.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
Rated 24 Mar 2012
72
14th
I guess I didn't hate it like others did. By no means as clever as the filmmakers probably wanted it to be, and maybe it isn't even good, but I was invested throughout, and some of the performances are decent. There's just nothing to give this it's own identity.
Rated 24 Mar 2012
Rated 04 Oct 2014
44
7th
Could probably work as a comedy if it weren't for the narration.
Rated 04 Oct 2014
Rated 11 Jun 2015
65
47th
I don't really get the overwhelming hate for this. It takes a very interesting concept and the Saw-like twist is well-done. The acting can be shoddy throughout, but there is a real sense of tension throughout the entire film, and I would actually say this is worth a watch. Not horror, but a pretty good thriller maybe.
Rated 11 Jun 2015
Rated 23 Jun 2012
88
83rd
The opening sequence and floor-polisher scene are wonderfully ominous. The narration, religious discussions, and myriad backstories all distract from an otherwise solid, unique thriller.
Rated 23 Jun 2012
Rated 15 Oct 2014
55
25th
This would have made a perfectly fine episode of the Outer Limits. At least the movie was only 80 minutes long.
Rated 15 Oct 2014
Rated 27 Aug 2015
69
23rd
For being a movie about people trapped in an elevator, the general story is the strongest part. The story showed real potential but pitfalls happened nearly every scene; from inconsistent acting, poor dialogue, illogical characters, POOR POOR direction, and terrible CGI. These pitfalls kept the movie from being a tense thriller and made it a barely passable thriller.
Rated 27 Aug 2015
Rated 05 Jan 2011
60
30th
Not awful, but cliche and mercifully short
Rated 05 Jan 2011
Rated 17 Oct 2010
71
31st
Hokey, if well-meaning "thriller." I totally knew who the devil was..
Rated 17 Oct 2010
Rated 28 Dec 2010
82
83rd
Going out on a limb I will say that 'Devil' may be the year's most underrated film. For the horror genre, this is a particularly strong film with increasing tension throughout. With the elimination of unnecessary explanation during the proceedings, this could have turned out to be something special. As is, the film won't revive Shyamalan's name (because he didn't direct this). The credit goes to John E. Dowdle who winds a tight tension-packed supernatural nail-biter that had me in its grip.
Rated 28 Dec 2010
Rated 25 Feb 2011
50
12th
The best a Shayamalan work can be I guess? Not boring but not exiting either.
Rated 25 Feb 2011
Rated 30 Mar 2011
35
19th
Ho-hum horror with a rather weak voiceover, moderate tension, and an underwhelming conclusion.
Rated 30 Mar 2011
Rated 29 Apr 2012
35
3rd
This is a great movie to watch after a row of classic films, just to remind you what stilted, unnatural dialog sounds like.
Rated 29 Apr 2012
Rated 11 Jun 2012
93
92nd
I thought that this movie was very clever.
I usually hate movies that take place in basically one location but I didn't mind this one. In fact, I loved this movie.
I thought that being trapped in an elevator in such close quarters can add a ton of tension in a movie.
I honestly couldn't tell where they were going to go with the story in this. Are the people in the elevator murderers? Is the Devil among them? I was guessing until the very end.
Shows you don't need a big budget for terror.
Rated 11 Jun 2012
Rated 05 Jun 2011
42
17th
While the first half is actually good, with some good tricks and twists, the second, well, I guess Shyamalan took control of it and started calling the shots. I'm sure he did.
Rated 05 Jun 2011
Rated 18 Jun 2011
50
47th
Devil isn't a film that is all that great, but you can have a decent enough time while watching it. The actors were actually the best part, and because of their good performances, there are some thrilling scenes. I'll maintain that the premise is silly, and there are a large number of plot points that don't add up to anything, but it's a movie that can be enjoyable. But don't think too hard, because you'll end up with a negative lasting impression.
Rated 18 Jun 2011
Rated 11 Apr 2014
3
73rd
Not as tense as I'd hoped but it bounces along nicely and it's really short (80 mins) which turned out to be just about right.
Rated 11 Apr 2014
Rated 29 Sep 2010
70
53rd
5 strangers get's stuck in an elevator. The devil is among them. A very taught little thriller that doesn't waste time, or a single line of dialogue. It's smart film-making.
Rated 29 Sep 2010
Rated 28 Nov 2010
20
41st
"Any fan of detective fiction will tell you that for a locked-room drama to work, you can't let anyone, including the reader, exit the locked room." - Simon Abrams
Rated 28 Nov 2010
Rated 11 Feb 2011
66
29th
A fun and entertaining film that manages to be a tense ride through out.The acting and plot is a little weak.
Rated 11 Feb 2011
Rated 02 Jun 2013
40
19th
Six people enter into an elevator. A few leave.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
Rated 03 Feb 2013
50
23rd
3 of 4 -- Entertainment. 1 of 2 -- Food For Thought. 1 of 2 -- Opens The Heart. 0 of 2 -- Sustainability Values.
Rated 03 Feb 2013
Rated 01 Nov 2014
50
23rd
After hearing mostly bad things about this movie I actually watched it and was surprised that it wasn't as bad as I was led to believe. It wasn't really good either but it's mistakes were no worse than most horror movies people seem to like while I don't. It helps that it's a tight 80 minutes. It's hard to hate a movie that efficient.
Rated 01 Nov 2014
Rated 21 Jan 2011
50
41st
Much better than I expected. I quite enjoyed it. They should have left out Shamalabimboms name. It would be appreciated much more. Bojana Novakovic somehow reminded me of a young Jody Foster.
Rated 21 Jan 2011
Rated 23 Apr 2011
70
34th
Pensei que fosse melhor, apesar de se notar que tem tem a mao do M. Night Shyamaian. E' pena, porque a historia tinha potencial para fazer algo muito melhor.
Rated 23 Apr 2011
Rated 22 May 2012
95
84th
Taut and completely engaging horror thriller with ominous cinematography and music!
Rated 22 May 2012
Rated 24 Jul 2013
70
41st
For a movie set pretty much in an elevator it wasn't that bad.
Rated 24 Jul 2013
Rated 12 Dec 2010
75
74th
Don't understand why people are ranking this movie so low. The setting is awesome and it's one of the better thrillers out there. The only thing you know from the start (and maybe spoils the movie a little because you know supernatural forces are at work) is 'who' the killer is.
Rated 12 Dec 2010
Rated 09 Mar 2015
40
19th
Passes the time.
Rated 09 Mar 2015
Rated 26 Aug 2013
35
9th
It could be a decent film without the Devil!
Rated 26 Aug 2013
Rated 12 Dec 2010
74
49th
definitely not one of the best stories from Shyamalan but still its a good thriller worth watching
Rated 12 Dec 2010
Rated 06 Dec 2015
51
23rd
C
Rated 06 Dec 2015
Rated 25 Dec 2010
60
50th
Ultimately, Devil proves to be like most other M. Night Shamalan movies--at the film's conclusion, you can't help but feel a bit disappointed.
Rated 25 Dec 2010
Rated 25 Jun 2011
75
58th
Most of the action happens in the dark but there is very little visually to back this up. Lights go down and somebody dies. I kinda liked it though.
Rated 25 Jun 2011
Rated 23 Apr 2015
40
17th
Good premise, poor execution.
Rated 23 Apr 2015
Rated 14 Oct 2016
50
12th
Without that stupid ending and some tweaks on the script this could actually have been a decent film. But yeah... its not.
Rated 14 Oct 2016
Rated 31 Oct 2015
5
4th
Irredeemable shite.
Rated 31 Oct 2015
Rated 02 Sep 2012
3
0th
Starts out with a ton of potential but boils down into mush.
Rated 02 Sep 2012
Rated 27 Dec 2012
5
17th
Simply held my attention while looking for anything to watch on television. Not many good things to say about this one, though.
Rated 27 Dec 2012
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