''Under the Bed'' is a 2012 American horror film directed by Steven C. Miller and starring

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Plot

Neal has been living with his aunt following the death of his mother, and it is implied that he attempted to burn their house down. He has just returned to live with his father and new stepmother Angela, and younger brother Paulie. Although everyone seems to welcome him back, his father is very hostile, and the neighborhood kids believe that Neal is crazy. Neal speaks to Paulie about the true cause of their mother's death, revealed to be a monster that lives under their bed and is only repelled by light. The monster has begun to torment Paulie as it did to Neal, and the brothers must formulate a plan to destroy it once and for all.

Cast

as Neal Hausman * Gattlin Griffith as Paulie Hausman *

as Terry Hausman *

as Angela Hausman

Releases

The film was exhibited at the Fantasia International Film Festival on July 19, 2012 in Canada and at the Film4 FrightFest August 25, 2012 in the United Kingdom. It was also shown at the ScreamFest Horror Film Festival on October 16, 2012. In Spain, it was also featured in Nocturna, Madrid International Fantastic Film Festival, on June 4, 2013. It made its DVD premiere in Germany on May 20, 2013 and in France on June 19, 2013. In the United States, a limited screening was scheduled on July 19, 2013.

Reception

The film has received mixed reviews from critics and has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 40%, based on 10 reviews.

References

External links

* 2012 films 2012 horror films 2010s monster movies American monster movies American splatter films Films about brothers Films about dysfunctional families Films directed by Steven C. Miller 2010s English-language films 2010s American films {{2010s-horror-film-stub