Beneath the Shadows 2025
"Every shadow hides a truth"
Beneath the Shadows (2025) plunges a group of eighth-grade students into a haunting twist on their classroom reality, where a beloved Mafia game spirals into a nightmarish survival challenge.
Director: 8B Pawitikra Student (73')
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beneath the Shadows (2025) about?
A tight-knit class of eighth graders gets trapped in a twisted version of their own classroom after playing Mafia. As the playful game escalates into a high-stakes psychological battle, they must uncover hidden truths—or risk everything to escape.
Who directed Beneath the Shadows?
The film is directed by the 8B Pawitikra Student (73'), a collective known for experimental short films that push boundaries between reality and fiction.
Who stars in Beneath the Shadows?
The film features Tyaga Abyasa Waluyo, Matsuri Kinasih, and the 8B Pawitikra Student (73') collective in lead roles.
Is Beneath the Shadows (2025) worth watching?
Though IMDb remains unrated, this atmospheric short thriller delivers tension and intrigue in just 37 minutes. Fans of psychological mysteries like *Searching* or *The Platform (shorts)* will appreciate its tight pacing and unsettling premise.
How long is Beneath the Shadows?
The runtime is 37 minutes.
About Beneath the Shadows (2025) — A short thriller where a classroom game turns deadly
Beneath the Shadows (2025) plunges a group of eighth-grade students into a haunting twist on their classroom reality, where a beloved Mafia game spirals into a nightmarish survival challenge. Directed by the 8B Pawitikra Student (73'), this short-form thriller blends mystery and drama as the teens become pawns in a surreal power struggle.
As the line between game and truth blurs, alliances shatter and instincts take over in a claustrophobic battle for survival. Every shadow hides a truth—one that could break their friendships or reveal their darkest secrets. With mounting tension and shifting roles, Beneath the Shadows (2025) explores trust, fear, and the cost of survival in a world where nothing is as it seems.