The Woman Under The Stage 2023 focuses on Whitney Bennett, a bright-eyed but unpredictable young actress struggling with her mental health. She lands a coveted but mysterious lead role in a stage play that is rumored to be cursed and has never been performed publicly. Against warnings from her boyfriend, Whitney accepts the part, agreeing to live in the theater with the cast and crew for two months, and discovers the only copy of the script will be burned after the one-night-only performance. As rehearsals begin, Whitney is haunted by ghostly visions, particularly of a figure known as "The Bell" living under the stage, who offers her eternal life in death. The film blurs the lines between reality and delusion as Whitney unravels under the pressure of the demanding director, the challenging role, and the terrifying paranormal encounters, all while exploring themes of artistic ambition, the pursuit of immortality, and the psychological cost of creation.
