Caved In: Prehistoric Terror

A steady cave tour guide who becomes the de facto leader of the expedition. He tries to balance safety with the criminals' demands, striving to keep his group cohesive under pressure. His protective instincts extend to his family as danger escalates inside the mine.

John's partner and a fearless protector who acts decisively in the face of threat. She confronts danger to guard her family and helps coordinate efforts from the cabin and through radio contact. Her courage becomes a crucial lifeline for the group.

John and Samantha's daughter who stays with Emily near the cabin and later helps respond to the crisis. She proves resourceful, maintaining communication with the surface and aiding in the effort to reach safety.

John's son, who discovers a hidden mine entrance and ventures inside. He demonstrates curiosity and courage, subsequently contributing to the effort to outpace the beetle swarm and reach an exit.

The charismatic yet ruthless mastermind behind the expedition, aiming to exploit the mine for emeralds. He clashes with Marcel over control of the loot, and his greed intensifies the group’s collapse into chaos.

An accomplice who remains calm and practical under pressure, negotiating among factions and ensuring some share of the emeralds. She serves as a strategic counterweight to Vincent’s impulsiveness.

The volatile enforcer whose aggression triggers early violence; his pursuit of emeralds leads to brutal outcomes. He clamps down on others’ attempts to resist and becomes a catalyst for the mine’s deadly turn.

A restless crew member who slips away to smoke and becomes a casualty of the conflict; he is shoved over a ledge by Marcel as tensions explode, and a beetle swarm seals his fate.

One of the criminals who enters the mine in search of emeralds and ultimately falls victim to the beetle siege. His fate underscores the peril that greed brings.

A stubborn ally who holds off beetles in the deeper tunnels, but is fatally shot by Marcel and then torn apart by the swarm, highlighting the cost of the criminals’ plan.