As Above, So Below (2014) x The Descent (2005)

About this episode

Al & Siena explore the suspenseful themes and filmmaking techniques in 'As Above, So Below' and 'The Descent'.

Send us Fan Mail The only way out is down! Al & Siena are crawling through catacombs and spelunking for suspense in this creature-filled and claustrophobic pairing on AS ABOVE, SO BELOW (2014) x THE DESCENT (2005)! Hear how the crew brought a real piano into the depths of the Paris catacombs, learn why those entirely-foam Appalachian caves look so convincing, and explore the dangers of shooting in off-limits tunnels on this all-underground edition of Splice & Splatter. You can scream ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Al LaFleur, Siena Sofia Bergt

Topics covered

• horror films
• claustrophobia
• filmmaking
• creature features
• catacombs
• suspense

Keywords

• As Above, So Below
• The Descent
• horror
• catacombs
• filmmaking
• suspense
• claustrophobia
• creature features

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: As Above, So Below, The Descent

Places: Paris catacombs, Appalachian caves

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