What Lies Under the Tree
“There’s a truth to every lie”
Synopsis
A psychological Christmas Thriller that drags us through the mind of an obsessed stalker. Leon Parker, his wife Aja and their son, Sevyn, prepare to have an amazing first Christmas in their new home. The Couple’s Christmas spirit is broken by Christina Parker, who forces herself into their world, searching for her missing husband and son. The stalking ends fatally when she is murdered by Aja after breaking into their home but that’s when the mystery begins. The Couple is desperate to find out who Christina really is when a spa receipt surfaces and the truth is revealed.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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What Lies Under the Tree - Official Trailer #1 (2023)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$900K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- DeShon Hardy
- Screenplay & Story
- DeShon Hardy
- Original Title
- What Lies Under the Tree
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $900K
- Production Studios
- View Μaster Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
DeShon Hardy
DeShon Hardy
Aram spike Bauman
Marcus Smoot, Argentry Reese, DeShon Hardy, Alvin Kamara, Cynthia Bailey
Department Leadership Roster
DeShon Hardy
Writer
DeShon Hardy
Director
Argentry Reese
Producer
Aram spike Bauman
Director of Photography
DeShon Hardy
Producer
Alvin Kamara
Producer
Cynthia Bailey
Producer
William Uschold
Producer
Tyrone Dangerfield
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is What Lies Under the Tree about?
A psychological Christmas Thriller that drags us through the mind of an obsessed stalker. Leon Parker, his wife Aja and their son, Sevyn, prepare to have an amazing first Christmas in their new home. The Couple’s Christmas spirit is broken by Christina Parker, who forces herself into their world, searching for her missing husband and son. The stalking ends fatally when she is murdered by Aja after breaking into their home but that’s when the mystery begins. The Couple is desperate to find out who Christina really is when a spa receipt surfaces and the truth is revealed.
Who directed What Lies Under the Tree?
What Lies Under the Tree was directed by DeShon Hardy.
Who stars in What Lies Under the Tree?
The principal cast of What Lies Under the Tree includes Gabrielle Ryan, Monti Washington, Stephen Rider, Erica Peeples, Beverly Sade.
When was What Lies Under the Tree released and how long is it?
What Lies Under the Tree was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What Lies Under the Tree?
What Lies Under the Tree holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).