Under the Salt (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2008, Under the Salt is an action, thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Mario Muñoz, running about 127 minutes. “Some things should be kept beneath.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A series of murders leads Commander Trujillo to Santa Rosa de la Sal a town close to a salt mine, where he meets Victor Zepeda - a lonely teenager who works in his father's funeral home and spends his free time making crude animated horror films - who's strange behavior seems to point at him as the culprit of the crimes.
Who’s in it. Under the Salt stars Humberto Zurita as Comandante Trujillo, Plutarco Haza as Prefecto Domínguez, Emilio Guerrero as Jefe Salazar and Irene Azuela as Isabel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Under the Salt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Salt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Salt tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under the Salt (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Under the Salt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Under the Salt worth watching?
- Under the Salt holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under the Salt?
- Under the Salt stars Humberto Zurita, Plutarco Haza, Emilio Guerrero, Irene Azuela and Ricardo Polanco.
- When was Under the Salt released?
- Under the Salt was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.