Dir: J.J. Perez
USA, 83 mins
Star: Enzo Monfre, Brooke Mckinney, Neal Sansing, Michael Morris
When a group of cavern tour guides hear an old tale of a sacrificial cult performing rituals in the cave, they sneak down into the restricted areas to find out more.
Director statement
This is the first ever film allowed production inside this particular Texas cavern. Many well known filmmakers, including Robert Rodriquez, have tried to gain access, but were all denied due to the protection of the cave. “Beneath” was allowed production, only due to the fact that every cast and crew member is an employee of the cavern and have all gained the trust from the management. The cast used their tour guide performing skills and incorporated it into their acting, although this was their first acting job. We hope you enjoy our film!
Trailer
Why we picked it
Perez has clearly seen his share of cheap horror, and deftly skirts many of the common problems therein This embraces its low-rent origins, and is a great example of doing the best with what you can access. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, or so the saying goes. And apparently, when life gives you a cave, make a horror movie…