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The ancient wonders of the world have long cursed explorers who’ve dared to uncover their secrets. But a team of U.S. archaeologists gets more than they bargained for when they discover a lost pyramid unlike any other in the Egyptian desert. As they unlock the horrific secrets buried within, they realize they aren’t just trapped, they are being hunted.
The Pyramid is an American found footage supernatural horror film directed by Grégory Levasseur, produced by Alexandre Aja, and written by Daniel Meersand and Nick Simon. The film stars Ashley Hinshaw, Denis O’Hare, James Buckley and Daniel Amerman. The film was released on December 5, 2014, by 20th Century Fox.
About the Story
The film takes place during the Egyptian protests in 2013. An archaeological team discover a vast pyramid buried under the Egyptian desert; a pyramid that has three sides and not four like the pyramids of Giza, Egypt. Using satellite technology they determine the pyramid to be 600 feet deep. A tunnel that leads into the apex of the pyramid is discovered and upon opening, releases toxic air which poisons a worker. Shortly afterwards the team is ordered to leave the site because of the uprising in Giza.
The team, composed of father and daughter Miles and Nora Holden, argue over leaving the dig site because they are uncertain of when they can return. Eventually they agree on sending in a remote controlled robot to survey the first few rooms and document the pyramid. Shorty, the robot, enters the pyramid and after examining a small portion of the structure is attacked by an unknown creature and goes offline. After Shorty’s destruction by unknown means, they make their way inside to recover it.
They rapidly become lost, and a section of floor collapses beneath them, wounding and trapping Zahir (Amir K) pinning his leg to the ground by fallen debris. While attempting to climb back up, Sunni (Nicola) is scratched across the face by an unseen creature and falls. Leaving Zahir behind to find another way out, they hear him scream, and return to find only a bloody trail leading up the wall.
The Pyramid
Directed by: Grégory Levasseur
Starring: Ashley Hinshaw, Denis O’Hare, James Buckley, Daniel Amerman, Christa Nicola, Joseph Beddelem
Screnplay by: Daniel Meersand, Nick Simon
Production Design by: Marco Trentini
Film Editing by: Scott C. Silver
Costume Design by: Essouci Zakia
Set Decoration by: Alessandra Querzola
Art Direction by: Alessandro Santucci
Music by: Nima Fakhrara
MPAA Rating: R for some horror violence and bloody images.
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Release Date: December 5, 2014
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