The Pyramid initially presents an intriguing concept; the beginning suggests it could possibly be worthwhile. However, the film's decline is noticeable as it moves into the second act. What might have been acceptable deteriorates into a disappointing viewing experience due to unconvincing acting and a screenplay that features odd, nonsensical decisions which seem to suck all the vitality from the narrative. The ch…

Some of the initial members of the expedition suffer quite a few unpleasant injuries. The characters do engage in predictable reckless behavior, and while the monster itself has some appeal, its visual effects are noticeably flawed. Nora and Sunni are pleasant to observe, but beyond that, there’s not much of interest to be found.

The film’s cast listing should be enough to signal that this is going to be a ridiculous movie – and it doesn't let you down in that regard. A team of archaeologists are investigating an Egyptian pyramid that hasn’t been explored before, when strange occurrences begin. The structure starts to fall apart, and suddenly they find themselves being hunted by Anubis, who isn't happy about being woken up. What happens next …

The Pyramid utilizes the found footage style, aligning with recent films like As Above so Below, which came out that same year. I find the format perfectly acceptable; it offers a unique storytelling approach compared to traditional movies and, when executed well, can create a sense of immediacy. The narrative follows a familiar horror trope: discovering an undocumented pyramid and confronting the malevolence …

Found Footage Horror can be rough going sometimes, but what’s truly disappointing is when it feels carelessly put together. I mean the sort of film where the camera seems to appear in places the characters haven't been, recording everyone while music that doesn't belong in the scene plays and poorly rendered computer effects flash across the screen? That’s what I’m talking about. _The Pyramid_ wasn't just a bad mo…