Beneath 2013
"Darkness Awaits."
In the claustrophobic depths of an abandoned West Virginia coal mine, Beneath (2013) plunges viewers into a relentless battle for survival.
Director: Ben Ketai
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beneath (2013) about?
Beneath follows six coal miners left stranded deep underground after a mine collapse traps them 600 feet below the surface. As oxygen dwindles and darkness closes in, the crew's struggle for air turns into a fight for their sanity—and each other.
Who directed Beneath?
Beneath was directed by Ben Ketai, who sets the stage for a high-stakes horror thriller with a focus on psychological tension and the horrors of isolation.
Who stars in Beneath?
The film stars Brent Briscoe, Kurt Caceres, Eric Etebari, Jeff Fahey, Joey Kern, and Kelly Noonan as the trapped miners facing unimaginable pressure in the depths.
Is Beneath (2013) worth watching?
Beneath delivers a solid horror experience with its tight 89-minute runtime and relentless tension. Fans of claustrophobic thrillers and character-driven terror will find it gripping, though it's not for those seeking jump scares or supernatural frights.
How long is Beneath?
Beneath has a runtime of 89 minutes.
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About Beneath (2013) — Claustrophobic Horror Where Survival is the Ultimate Test
In the claustrophobic depths of an abandoned West Virginia coal mine, Beneath (2013) plunges viewers into a relentless battle for survival. When a catastrophic collapse traps six miners 600 feet underground, the air turns foul and the tunnels grow eerily quiet—until sanity frays and paranoia sets in. Director Ben Ketai crafts a tense, character-driven horror that unfolds in real time, as the crew's desperation spirals into mistrust and violent confrontation.
Beneath is a masterclass in atmospheric dread, where the real enemy isn't just the collapsing walls but the men forced to share a shrinking, oxygen-starved space. With Brent Briscoe's grizzled pragmatism and Jeff Fahey's unraveling intensity anchored in the cast, the film simmers with raw tension. It's a gripping descent into primal fear, where the weight of the earth above becomes a metaphor for the crushing isolation of the human psyche.