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Beneath the Dark (2010): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Beneath the Dark (2010) movie poster

Beneath the Dark is a 2010 mystery thriller directed by Chad Feehan. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $23,998 worldwide. It holds 50% on TMDB.

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Beneath the Dark (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Chad Feehan
Genres
Mystery , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Beneath the Dark About?

The premise of Beneath the Dark without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

While driving through the Texas desert, Paul and Adrienne's relationship faces unexpected challenges when they stop at Roy's Motel and Café. This seemingly nostalgic roadside stop harbors unsettling secrets and a surreal atmosphere. As they navigate this strange environment, the couple is forced to confront hidden truths about themselves and the foundation of their relationship. The film explores themes of love, trust, and the darkness that can exist just below the surface.

Beneath the Dark Themes & Keywords

· 36 tags
  • nipples visible through clothing
  • female nudity
  • pole dancer
  • stripper
  • lap dance
  • frat party
  • erotica
  • redneck
  • cafe
  • motel
  • video camera
  • videotape
+24 more
  • limbo
  • purgatory
  • security guard
  • flashback
  • road trip
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • husband wife relationship
  • dark secret
  • diner
  • suv
  • stranger
  • african american
  • black man
  • motel clerk
  • life after death
  • bible
  • jukebox
  • rape
  • handgun
  • car accident
  • adultery
  • cheating wife
  • three word title
  • one word title
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Crew

The Director of Beneath the Dark

Directed by Chad Feehan.

Ratings

Beneath the Dark Reviews & Ratings

Beneath the Dark holds 50% on TMDB.

Plot

Beneath the Dark Plot Summary

What happens in Beneath the Dark from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Vaughn Ely, a cherished figure in the quaint town of Smithville, TX, carries the weight of a shocking secret beneath his friendly exterior. Once celebrated as the high school’s top quarterback, he has since taken on the somber role of the local mortician. However, his seemingly calm life takes a harrowing turn when he uncovers that his lovely wife, Rosemary, is entangled in an affair with none other than David Moore, the husband of the English teacher. Overwhelmed by jealousy and rage, Vaughn decides to take matters into his own hands, firmly ensuring that their love affair comes to a grim end. In a shocking act of betrayal, he murders Rosemary but conceals her body within the confines of their home.

Full summary

The whole story of Beneath the Dark, scene by scene

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Box office

Beneath the Dark Box Office

Beneath the Dark grossed $23,998 worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$24K

International
$24K
Videos

Beneath the Dark Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Beneath the Dark.

BENEATH THE DARK - Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Beneath the Dark?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What was Vaughn Ely's former occupation before becoming a mortician?

Cars

Cars in Beneath the Dark

2 cars on screen: the unknown and the unknown.

  • unknown in Beneath the Dark unknown Minor role
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Details

Beneath the Dark Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Wake” and “Kindling”.

Also known as
  • Wake
  • Kindling
  • Underbelly
  • Beneath the Dark - Tödliche Bestimmung
  • Karanlığın İçinden
  • A Escolha
  • В темноте
  • Wake - Beneath the dark
  • 黑暗之下

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FAQ

Beneath the Dark FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Beneath the Dark, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Beneath the Dark?

Beneath the Dark runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Beneath the Dark released?

Beneath the Dark was released on November 5, 2010.

Who directed Beneath the Dark?

Beneath the Dark was directed by Chad Feehan.

How much did Beneath the Dark make at the box office?

Beneath the Dark grossed $23,998 worldwide.

How is Beneath the Dark rated?

Beneath the Dark has 50% on TMDB.

Does Beneath the Dark have a post-credit scene?

No. Beneath the Dark has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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