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What Lies Beneath

What Lies Beneath is a fascinating title. Are we, the viewers, asked a direct question, or are we given a statement of factuality? We know something wicked has happened as we get our first glimpse of the submerged plankton lake where "she" shows her face to us and slowly sinks back into her watery grave. Norman (Harrison Ford) and Claire (Michelle Pfeiffer) have moved into their dream home -- only to have Claire become preoccupied with the strange goings on of her neighbors and then ridden with insecurities, confusion, and a dangerous attraction to the spirit of a murdered young woman whose resemblance is strikingly compared to hers. With the help of her husband, Norman, the two try to piece together the clues from Claire's unwanted visitor who is haunting their home and ruining both of their lives as it brings Claire and Norman closer to unraveling the truth.

So pretty are the views of this quiet Vermont town and cozy home by the lake. The house itself is a center of attraction, mystery, and tension as it overlooks the "peaceful" lake. It lures and charms you into a safe haven, only to eat away at your nerves with the unexplainable presence being felt by the homeowners. Pfeiffer's performance illuminates fragility, smartness, and inner strength to her character. Ford's is scrumptiously diabolic. They make a great pair and bring credibility to their roles. I remember watching some behind-the-scenes footage of the making of this movie and finding out Pfeiffer had to overcome her fear of water. That is what makes this movie so impressively "real" -- when a part of yourself is brought to the character.

Watching "What Lies Beneath" at night definitely enhances the spooky, shivering horror of a tortured lost soul looking for an end to the suffering. The music is just plain creepy! That's good, though, it's supposed to be creepy! What Lies Beneath is a good heart-pounding thriller. It will leave you guessing and surprise you with a frightening, bone-quivering ending.

Written by: Lynda Dale MacLean

Reviewers Rating: 8
Reader's Rating: 8.66
Reader's Votes: 9

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Added: 28-Sep-2002

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