Beneath (2007)

Christy (Zehetner) returns to her hometown years after a car accident that disfigured her older sister. Haunted by the accident in which she was the driver, she learns that her worst nightmares have either come true ... or are about to.

Director:

Dagen Merrill

Writers:

Kevin Burke, Dagen Merrill

Stars:

Nora Zehetner, Brenna O'Brien, Carly Pope

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nora Zehetner	...	Christy
Brenna O'Brien	...	Christy - 14 years
Carly Pope	...	Vanessa
Don S. Davis	...	Joseph
Beatrice Zeilinger	...	Nurse at Vanessa's Funeral
Matthew Settle	...	John
Gabrielle Rose	...	Mrs. Locke
Tim Perez	...	Dr. Perry
Jessica Amlee	...	Amy
Nicola Anderson	...	Debbie
Eliza Norbury	...	Stark Woman / Claire
Patrick Gilmore	...	Randy
Warren Christie	...	Jeff
Julian Christopher	...	Dr. Cestia (as Julian D. Christopher)
Lynsey Brothers	...	Young Nurse

Storyline

In Edgemont, Montana, the teenager Christy Wescot is very connected to her beloved sister Vanessa Locke. On her fourteenth birthday, Christy asks Vanessa to drive her convertible car, but she has a car accident, hits a rock and is thrown off the seat; however Vanessa is trapped in the car that explodes and she survives disfigured and totally burnt. Christy is sent to Pine Bluff Psychiatric Care Center for treatment while her sister is treated by her husband Dr. John Locke at home with the assistance of the nurse Claire Wells. When Vanessa has a heart attack and dies, Christy has a breakdown in the funeral service telling that her sister is alive in the coffin. Then she moves to California for the pre-med, but is haunted by nightmares and weird visions. When the caretaker of the family Joseph dies six years later, Christy returns to Edgemont for the funeral and has a cold reception by John and his mother. However, her niece Amy that is afraid of "dark things" behind the walls of the ...

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Plot Keywords:

vision | car accident | buried alive | borderline personality disorder | premonition | 

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Taglines:

Terror lives below

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some violence and disturbing images

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Christy is at the computer searching for Claire Wells, she opens a cupboard door below the desk. Inside the cupboard is a 10-pack of Hydromorphone. In the first shot, the label is on the right-hand side, then it's on the left, and in the third shot it's back on the right again.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Christy - 14 years: Why do we celebrate them dying?
Vanessa: We're not celebrating. We're honoring them. It's our responsibility.

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Crazy Credits

The end credits go down rather than up (as is usual).

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Connections

References Kiss Me Deadly (1955)

User Reviews

i don't agree with the low rating

i had really low expectation going in.mainly because of the words MTV films appearing on the screen was surprised at how well done this psychological suspense thriller was.i found it very atmospheric,and suspenseful.there weren't a lot of cheap scares.it was intelligent,and well written,in my opinion.the ending was unexpected.i was also very impressed with the acting.Nora Zehetner as Christy was very good,but Matthew Settle as John really impressed.basically,my opinion of MTV films went up several notches after this film was over.i don't get the low rating(5.3/10).but that's just my opinion.for me,Beneath is a well deserved 8/10

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 August 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Beneath

Filming Locations:

Squamish, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Classics, MTV Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1