John Erick Dowdle

The Profile

John Erick Dowdle is an American film director known for directing horror and thriller features including Quarantine (2008), Devil (2010) and As Above, So Below (2014).

Directed Devil (2010), a contained-location horror about people trapped in an elevator; Devil was produced with involvement from M. Night Shyamalan.

DeBaser's coverage of John Erick Dowdle centers on his 2010 film Devil, praised for generating genuine shocks and sustained suspense. The review highlights effective direction and Shyamalanian echoes while noting limited originality. Overall reception in the provided review is favorable (4/5).