About Down

Down is a 2019 American short horror film directed by Daniel Stamm and written by Kent Kubena. The film is a part of "Into The Dark," a horror anthology series by Hulu. The plot revolves around two office workers who get trapped in an elevator over a long Valentine Day's weekend. What at first turns into a romantic connection quickly takes a terrifying turn when strange happenings begin to occur.

Making / Production

Down was produced by Blumhouse Productions, which has a reputation for creating successful, low-budget horror films. The making of the movie required intense choreography to use the confined elevator space effectively, and the climax was a great play in direction and detailed camera work.

Actors

• Natalie Martinez as Jennifer: Martinez showcases a powerful portrayal as a single woman who becomes trapped in a horrifying situation.
• Matt Lauria as Guy: Lauria immerses into the character of an initially charming man who takes on a more sinister role as the plot unfolds.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Down" is part of the "Into The Dark" anthology series where each episode is inspired by a holiday; this episode is centered around Valentine's Day.
• Director Daniel Stamm is known for his work in horror, having directed the successful "The Last Exorcism" prior to Down.

Quotes

• "People aren’t chocolates. D'you know what they are mostly? Bastards. Bastard-coated bastards with bastard filling."
• "It’s Valentine's day. People are gonna do crazy things."

Music / Soundtrack

The music and sound design are integral to the tension-building in Down. There's no official soundtrack released; however, the film employs unnerving ambient noises to heighten the sense of dread and unease.