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The Ones Below

The Ones Below

Thriller · 2016

A young affluent couple expecting their first child hits it off with the new couple that moves in downstairs, until a dinner party between them ends in a shocking accident.

Movie details

The Ones Below

“How well do you know your neighbors?”

2016 Thriller 1h 26m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.0 / 10

Community rating

A young affluent couple expecting their first child hits it off with the new couple that moves in downstairs, until a dinner party between them ends in a shocking accident.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over The Ones Below?

The split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

David Farr

Written by

David Farr

Stephen Campbell Moore

Stephen Campbell Moore

Justin

Clémence Poésy

Clémence Poésy

Kate

David Morrissey

David Morrissey

Jon

Laura Birn

Laura Birn

Theresa

Deborah Findlay

Deborah Findlay

Tessa

Jonathan Harden

Jonathan Harden

Mark

Tuyen Do

Tuyen Do

Allergy Doctor

Court is in session

Put The Ones Below on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.