Discover The Hallow Below:
A Psychological Horror Film
After losing her parents in a tragic accident, a self destructive young woman battling addiction is forced to confront her past when her thrill-seeking sister vanishes while searching for a mythical cave said to resurrect the dead, pulling her into a ritualistic underworld where grief, guilt, and obsession collide.
THE PITCH FROM BELOW
Make a Contribution
AMOUNT RAISED
$1,350
The Hallow Below isn’t just a horror film it’s a psychological experience exploring the lengths we go to survive trauma and loss. Inspired by the Hat Man archetype, it taps into fear, anxiety, and the unseen darkness beneath the surface.
By supporting this project, you’re backing indie storytelling, elevated production quality, and joining an immersive experience.
This isn’t studio horror it’s intentional, atmospheric, and built to leave a lasting mark.
GOAL
$20k
FUNDED
6.7%
TIME LEFT
TBD
The Story
The Hallow Below is a psychological horror-thriller about grief, survivor’s guilt, and the dangerous lengths we go to in order to escape loss.
After their parents die in a tragic accident, sisters Ava and Amira are left to navigate life alone. Bound by trauma but divided by how they cope, the two spiral in opposite directions. Ava numbs her pain through addiction, drifting deeper into isolation and self-destruction. Amira channels her grief into thrill-seeking and exploration, chasing danger in the hope that it might lead to meaning or answers.
"You can't escape what you carry below."
Brendin Lowiteng- Writer/Co-Director/Actor
REWARD TIERS
Echoes from the Cave
Secure your journey into the cave. Receive a high-definition digital copy of the film and the haunting soundtrack, echoing the whispers from bathroom tiles to the forest trails near Soft Ridge.
$50
Evidence Tapes
Hold the mystery in your hands. Exclusive grainy Evidence Tapes, apartment room artifacts, and exclusive filmmaker commentary on the shadow people presence.
$85
Relics from Soft Ridge
Artifacts of dread. A signed shooting script and a prop relic- a trail marker or a fragment from Soft Ridge Lodge & Park recovered from the cave floor. Includes all digital rewards.
$250
Witness to the Ritual
$1,000
Observe the ceremony. Two tickets to the exclusive red-carpet screening. Watch Ava and Amira's descent unfold on screen, plus your name etched into the credits of the darkness.
Architect of the Below
$2,500
Shape the nightmare. An Associate Producer credit on IMDb and a set visit during the claustrophobic cave sequences to meet the team bringing the Hat Man to life. Witness it firsthand.
Entity in the Dark
$5,000
The ultimate descent. Executive Producer credit, a private dinner with the Director and lead cast members, and a custom prop replica of the Hat Man’s signature artifact. Make the entity real.
Name Your Descent
Custom
Choose any amount that feels right—every dollar helps bring The Hallow Below to life.
THE ARCHITECTS OF THE BELOW
Michael Tukes
Director. Michael explores the intersection of psychological grief and ancient folklore, mapping Ava Almeh’s descent from her apartment bathroom to the forest trails of Soft Ridge.
Brendin Lowiteng
Writer. Co-Director. Executive Producer. Actor.
As "Tyler" Brendin brings the alternative vibes. The hair, Tattoos along with a nack for making profit as "The Plug". Will he choose to help Ava or does his lifestyle cloud his empathy?
Sarah Graceson
Producer. As "Victoria" The enabler. Eager to rekindle her relationship with "Ava" . Will her financial advantage and self fullfilling desires hold her back?
As "Ava". Mira Brings a raw, haunting vulnerability to the lead role of the sister consumed by survivor's guilt and grief. Will she find her sister or something else?
Mira Khaziran
Mariana Rocio Petersen
As "Amira". Mariana leaves us with one question.. Where has she vanished? What secrets lie beneath the cave?
Will The tapes left behind pave the path?
Noah Healy
The Hatman
He who watches from the corners of the room. Feeding on distress. The decent awaits.
THE PATH TO THE VOID
Production Timeline
01
CHARTING THE NIGHTMARE
TBD
TBD
02
ENTERING THE WOODS
TBD
TBD
03
TUNING THE PRESENCE
TBD
TBD
04
INVITING THE DARK
TBD
TBD
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the estimated release date?
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We are currently in Development. Principal photography is slated for Fall 2026, with an estimated festival premiere in 2027. Backers will receive monthly production diaries.
How will the funding be utilized?
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The majority of funds (60%) goes directly toward professional practical effects and set construction . The remainder covers gear rental, cast fees, festival entry fees, and location s.
How can i see more?
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WE currently have a tik tok and instagram account. We will provide bts during all stages of production.