Preview: Devil (2010)

Synopsis:

Five strangers trapped in an elevator must survive a bizarre set of twisted events when one of them is not who they appear to be.

• Poster: B+; B

Review:

It's minimal and sometimes that can be more effective than frantic. The darkness of the poster and the simple image of a reddened down elevator button speaks volumes of the film's title and premise.

The first was perfectly simple and while this poster doesn't over complicate things, it doesn't do anything to improve on the original. It's still a solid effort that fits nicely with the film's other design elements.

• Trailer: B+

Review:

Rating: B+ Commentary: Thank goodness M. Night Shyamalan isn't directing this...it looks interesting and creepy as hell, which is a positively great thing and what the filmmaker is going for. The whole trailer draws you into the story without giving away too much, always teasing the audience with the potential for more excitement.

Oscar Prospects:

None.

Release Date:

• September 17, 2010

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (July 14, 2010) Original

-Wesley Lovell (August 4, 2010) New Poster