Devil Beneath (2023): Cast & Ratings
Devil Beneath is a 2023 horror thriller directed by Luke Sparke, starring Dan Ewing as Nick, Tim Pocock and Jessica Green. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Its Echo Score is 26/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Luke Sparke
- Original language
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English
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Devil Beneath About?
The premise of Devil Beneath without spoilers.
Two estranged brothers inherit their grandfather’s property and are drawn into a disturbing mystery. As they investigate, they uncover long-buried family secrets. When their friends begin to disappear, they suspect a menacing creature is stalking them, forcing them to confront a terrifying presence lurking in the shadows and fight for their survival.
Devil Beneath Cast & Characters
Dan Ewing leads the cast as Nick, with Tim Pocock as Tristan and Jessica Green as Rebecca. Directed by Luke Sparke; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Luke Sparke
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Dan Ewing as Nick - Tim Pocock as Tristan
- Jessica Green as Rebecca
- Ben Chisholm as BJ
Also Starring in Devil Beneath
· 2 more- Sophie Don Anya
- Emily Joy Kate
More from Luke Sparke
More films directed by Luke Sparke, best-rated first: Primitive War, Bring Him to Me, Scurry and Occupation.
Devil Beneath Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 26/100, strongest in sensory experience (35) and weakest in rewatch factor (20).
Devil Beneath Echo Score Breakdown
Overall, Devil Beneath fails to coalesce its ambitions into a satisfying experience. The majority of reviewers highlight weak acting, a predictable plot, subpar visual effects, and limited replay value, suggesting the film falls short of genre expectations. A few isolated comments note decent cinematography and occasional visual interest, but these are outweighed by consistent criticism of production quality. The net impression is that the movie offers little merit beyond brief moments of novelty.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 30
In terms of art and craft, the film shows a mixture of modest technical competence and pronounced shortcomings. While some reviewers acknowledge acceptable photography and a few visually interesting set pieces, the consensus points to low‑budget CGI, uneven editing, and overall poor production design. The limited positive remarks are insufficient to offset the pervasive perception of a cheaply assembled visual presentation. Consequently, the artistic execution is judged to be below average.
- Character & Emotion 22
When it comes to character and emotion, the acting is widely reported as wooden and unconvincing. Multiple reviewers describe performances as soap‑opera level, with leads lacking depth or engaging motivation. Although a handful of viewers mention occasional likable moments, such as a well‑received canine, the dominant sentiment regards the character work as a major flaw. This results in a low score for the film's character dimension.
- Story & Flow 25
The story and flow of Devil Beneath receive largely negative feedback. Critics repeatedly label the plot as generic, predictable, and poorly paced, with a script that feels amateurish. A few comments note a simple narrative that could be serviceable, yet the overall impression is that the storyline offers little originality or compelling progression. The narrative shortcomings lead to a below‑average score for this aspect.
- Sensory Experience 35
Sensory experience receives mixed reactions. While the soundtrack and occasional cinematography are praised by some, the majority highlight substandard CGI, weak sound design, and lackluster visual cohesion. A solitary positive remark claims “brilliant visual effects,” but this is an outlier among repeated critiques of visual quality. The balance of feedback places the sensory component in the low‑to‑moderate range.
- Rewatch Factor 20
Rewatch factor is consistently low across the reviews. Viewers describe the film as a waste of time, lacking scares, thrills, or memorable moments that would merit a second viewing. A few mentions of modest entertainment value do not overcome the prevailing sentiment that the movie offers little lasting appeal. This consensus drives the rewatch score down to a minimal level.
Devil Beneath Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Devil Beneath.
Devil Beneath Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “地穴恶魔” and “Ác Quỷ Ngầm”.
- Also known as
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- 地穴恶魔
- Ác Quỷ Ngầm
- 惡魔在上
- O Demônio à Espreita
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Devil Beneath FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Devil Beneath, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Devil Beneath?
Devil Beneath runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Devil Beneath released?
Devil Beneath was released on January 13, 2023.
Who directed Devil Beneath?
Devil Beneath was directed by Luke Sparke.
More films by Luke Sparke Who is in the cast of Devil Beneath?
Devil Beneath stars Dan Ewing as Nick, Tim Pocock as Tristan and Jessica Green as Rebecca, among 6 credited actors.
Does Devil Beneath have a post-credit scene?
No. Devil Beneath has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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