What are the Cataphiles?

What are the Cataphiles?

Cataphiles are Parisian urban explorers who illegally wander the Catacombs, a term popularly used to describe a vast network of underground galleries, tunnels and crypts under Paris.

Can you get lost in the catacombs?

Two teenage boys were rescued after spending three terrifying days lost inside the catacombs beneath Paris. The Guardian reports that two boys, aged 16 and 17, were found by a search team equipped with rescue dogs Wednesday morning after getting lost in the maze of tunnels beneath the streets.

Is as above so below real?

The criminally underrated As Above/So Below took horror fans deep into The Catacombs in a fresh take on the found-footage subgenre. And while many of these found-footage horror films claim to be inspired by true stories, As Above/So Below does not, which is weird considering there is a true story just as terrifying.

Are the catacombs real bones?

So it went to the tunnels, moving bones from the cemeteries five stories underground into Paris’ former quarries. Cemeteries began to be emptied in 1786, beginning with Les Innocents. It took the city 12 years to move all the bones—from bodies numbering between 6 and 7 million—into the catacombs.

Why did entering the catacombs become illegal?

There are telephone cables, pipes and other obstructions that can hinder advancement, and occasionally collapses, though rare. Good guidance is essential, and many occasionally refer to a map. Because of these dangers, access to the catacombs without official escort has been illegal since November 2, 1955.

How true is as above so below?

It gained a bit of a cult following, especially among fans of found footage. Although the plot was entirely fictional, the basis for the story is rooted in fact. Here is everything you need to know about the true story of As Above So Below. Unfortunately, the history behind the catacombs isn’t spooky, just sad.