What Sleeps Beneath is an online magazine that explores the horror genre as one of the most important cultural vehicles of our time. It is a home for all horror-loving nerds, and a space to investigate what the genre tells us about ourselves. We write book and movie reviews, conduct interviews, and write original academic research.

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Ande Thomas 8/19/23 Ande Thomas 8/19/23

Interview with ‘Soft Liquid Center’ Writer and Star, Steph Holmbo

Heading into the Chattanooga Film Festival, there were a few films that I had my eye on. One that managed to sneak in under my radar, however, was a quiet, unassuming title directed by first-time feature film directing duo Perry Home Video called Soft Liquid Center, which centers around a character trying to extricate herself from an ex-boyfriend who refuses to move on. It’s a deeply unsettling film dripping with style, so unlike any other film you may have seen and yet seems so effortlessly familiar.

Ande Thomas 7/16/23 Ande Thomas 7/16/23

[CFF 2023] Review: Mind Body Spirit

Finally, audiences will get to see the dark art of yoga for what it truly is. Coming into Chattanooga Film Festival, Mind Body Spirit, a found footage-style horror film about a hopeful yoga influencer, was one of the higher profile draws featured in the festival’s lineup.

Ande Thomas 6/24/23 Ande Thomas 6/24/23

Chattanooga Film Festival 2023: Dangerous Visions Showcase

The horror genre is well suited for the short-film format, allowing filmmakers to explore their creativity, often leading directly to bigger productions and full-length adaptations. In celebration of the 10th annual Chattanooga Film Festival, Ande Thomas reviews their Dangerous Visions Shorts Showcase.