Prey you will make it out alive|Mar. 01, 2022|n/A|94 Min.|n/A
Genre: Horror;Mystery;Thriller
Description: “Beneath the Surface,” released in 2022, is a film directed by Scott Jeffrey and Rebecca Matthews, known for their works like *The Gardener* and *Exorcist Vengeance*. The story opens with a harrowing scene of a shark attack on a man and his two daughters, which serves as a flashback haunting the protagonist, Lexy (played by Georgie Banks). The narrative then shifts to three months earlier in South Africa, exploring an inquest into the accident that resulted in Lexy, her father Bill (Jamie Robertson), and her sister Chloe (Annie Knox) being stranded in the water and attacked by sharks. Lexy is the sole survivor, rescued by her boyfriend Isaac (Matthew Marcelis) and stepmother Vicky (Stephanie Lodge).
Contrary to what the poster might suggest, *Beneath the Surface* is not a typical shark thriller. Instead, it delves into Lexy’s emotional struggles with survivor’s guilt, depression, and mental health challenges. While some viewers might expect a *Jaws*-like experience, the film takes a dramatic turn, focusing on Lexy’s psychological journey rather than action-packed shark encounters.
As the story progresses, Lexy’s friend Amy (Beatrice Fletcher) persuades her to seek therapy with Dr. Goodman (Nicola Wright), despite objections from Isaac and Vicky. These therapy sessions gradually uncover repressed memories of that fateful night, revealing that the incident may not have been accidental.
*Beneath the Surface* is a thought-provoking drama that explores trauma and mental health, offering a different perspective on the aftermath of a tragic event.
Cast director: Scott Jeffrey
Cast actor: Georgie Banks, Nicola Wright, Beatrice Fletcher, Annie Knox, Stephanie Lodge, Matthew Marcelis, Andrew Rolfe, Julia Quayle, Natasha Arancini
Original name: Beneath the Surface