BENEATH - A Cave Horror Film

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.

  • JJ Perez
    Director
  • JJ Perez
    Writer
  • JJ Perez
    Producer
  • Enzo Monfre
    Key Cast
    "Daniel"
    Enzoology, Exploration Nation, Ellen, Today Show
  • Brooke Mckinney
    Key Cast
    "April"
  • Neal Sansing
    Key Cast
    "Kevin"
  • Michael Morris
    Key Cast
    "Nathan"
  • Meghan Forbes
    Key Cast
    "Sarah"
  • Jesse Yandow
    Key Cast
    "Derek & Arkyn"
  • Bradford Riley
    Key Cast
    "Jerry"
    Lays Commercials
  • Luke Jenkins
    Music & Sound Design
  • Sarah Calderon
    Make Up FX
  • JJ Perez
    Editor
  • Luke Jenkins
    Original Score
  • Project Type:
    Feature, Television
  • Genres:
    Horror, Comedy, Suspense, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 23 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 23, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - JJ Perez

JJ Perez, 26, was born and raised in Kingsville, TX but now resides in Austin, TX. At the young age of 5, Perez developed a monstrous fascination for the horror genre. During his high school years, he produced multiple short films to screen in front of his classmates but it wasn’t until this past year when he started production on his first feature length film, Beneath. He hopes that his new movie is only the beginning of what is to come in his career. Outside of filmmaking, JJ works full time as a tour guide at a cavern and as a Band Tech for the popular Texas cover band, The Spazmatics.

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Director Statement

"Beneath - A Cave Horror Film" 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!