Beneath the Darkness (2011)

About Beneath the Darkness

'Beneath the Darkness’ is a thriller-horror movie directed by Martin Guigui, released in the year 2011. The film revolves around a group of high school students in Smithville, Texas. They suspect their former football hero, turned into a respected mortician of murdering his wife. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover a deep well of darkness hidden by the man beneath his charismatic exterior. The plot thickens when they themselves become targets of his malicious intents.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Ronnie Clemmer and Scott Mednick, with Martin Guigui at the helm as director. The cinematography was done by Massimo Zeri while the movie was edited by Eric Potter.

Actors

• Dennis Quaid portrays the role of Ely and brings a terrifying demeanor to his character's dual-faced role, effectively playing the mortician's public charm and hidden malevolence.
• Aimee Teegarden as Abby, excellently portraying a strong-willed, brave teenager trying to overcome her fear and bring justice.
• Tony Oller takes on the role of Travis, showcasing a compelling performance of a teenager thrown into unexpected horrors.
• Stephen Ford as Danny, displays the innocence and courage of a teenager caught in the sinister town mystery.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was entirely shot in Texas, USA.
• The house used as Ely's home in the film is reportedly haunted in real life.
• Dennis Quaid who plays Ely enjoyed the process of transforming into his character so much that he stayed in costume even off set.

Awards

The movie did not receive any awards.

Quotes

• "Every town has its secrets."
• "Fear is just a state of mind."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Beneath the Darkness" - score by Geoff Zanelli.
• "House of Usher" - song by Blitzkid.
• "Tuesday's Gone" - song by Lynyrd Skynyrd.