Below: As Above, So

Originating from the , a cryptic ancient text attributed to Hermes Trismegistus , this phrase is the foundation of Hermeticism.

: As detailed in The Kybalion , this principle posits that there is harmony between the different planes of existence. What happens in your inner world (thoughts and emotions) will eventually reflect in your outer life. As Above, So Below

: It was the first film granted permission to shoot in the actual off-limits sections of the Paris Catacombs, contributing to its claustrophobic and "wrong" atmosphere. Originating from the , a cryptic ancient text

: The film heavily references Dante’s Inferno and Jungian psychology, suggesting that to "climb out," one must first confront and resolve the "darker parts" of themselves hidden below. : It was the first film granted permission

: It suggests that the "above" (the universe, stars, and spiritual realm) is a mirror of the "below" (the earth, the body, and the human soul).

Directed by , this found-footage film uses the Hermetic phrase as a literal and psychological plot device.

: Archaeologist Scarlett Marlowe leads a team into the Paris Catacombs to find the Philosopher’s Stone. As they descend deeper, they enter a "personal hell" where their past traumas and sins manifest as physical threats.