Devil
A group of people are trapped in an elevator and the Devil is mysteriously amongst them.
KGM SOSA reviewed
November 6, 2025•
An M. Night Shyamalan film, was great, Certainly a product of its time (early 2000s horror) but absolutely packed with suspense & mystery. I was pretty sure I knew the “who did it” angle since I think it was spoiled for me on reddit years ago, but honestly the answer still felt elusive. It’s a great mystery thriller that keeps you guessing & never drags.
I debated giving it an 8 or 9 out of 10 so I went with 9 in good faith, though I’ve given 8s to movies I’ve liked way more so take my rating with a grain of salt. Still, the 6.3 IMDb average is criminally unfair; Horror & thriller movies always seem to get harsher treatment; As far as I can tell this is because it is more of an emotional experience that doesn’t get the benefit of the doubt of a “meh I’ll give it a 6/10” that people will give to a weak action or drama film. People either love it or hate it giving it a 1-3 or 7-10, While average action flicks get pity points. This one absolutely deserves better.
The short 80-minute runtime actually works in its favour it’s tight, efficient & doesn’t overstay its welcome. Maybe could have done more however I give it a pass because I actually appreciated its short runtime, I respect that the director valued the audience’s time rather than stretching it to 2+ hours. The sound design & score are excellent too, perfectly matching the tension & mood of each scene.
The cast was exceptional too acting-wise, it’s not iconic in a Pacino in Scarface or Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow sense, but the cast nails the emotional weight & realism of the situation. No one overacts, no one undersells, they strike that perfect balance.
Overall: a suspenseful, well-paced mystery-thriller that proves less can be more.