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Devil (2010) Review


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(SPOILER-FREE FIRST HALF! 😈) Five strangers. One elevator. One of them is the Devil.

Join us as we step inside the claustrophobic world of Devil (2010), the hit supernatural thriller based on a story by M. Night Shyamalan. We break down the incredible high-concept plot, the suspenseful direction by John Erick Dowdle, and the tense performances from actors like Chris Messina and Jenny O’Hara.

What We Cover:

  • The chilling setup and the film's strongest gimmick.

  • How the film uses claustrophobia and narration to build lore.

  • SPOILER ALERT at the halfway point! ⚠️

  • We discuss the major twist and the reveal of the Devil's identity.

  • Our biggest criticism: why the old lady reveal is a tired horror cliché.

  • Our final rating: 4/10 elevators.

Tune in for a deep dive into this modern cautionary tale!

Keywords: Devil, 2010, M. Night Shyamalan, Horror, Thriller, Supernatural, Chris Messina, Elevator, Suspense, Review, Plot Twist, Cliché, John Erick Dowdle.

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Because I'm John SellmeyerBy John Robert Joseph Sellmeyer