What Lies Beneath (DVD, 2001)

I first saw What Lies Beneath, a terrific thriller directed by Robert Zemeckis, on TV before buying it on ebay 6 months later. The truth is that I couldn't wait any longer to see it again!! This is one of my favorite thrillers! Not only do Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer do a spectacular performance as a married couple in Vermont who discover that a ghost is present in their house, but the actual storyline has so much depth, that you may find yourself wanting more! There are so many twists and turns, the plot is so original and intense that it will capture your attention throughout the entire 130 minutes of this haunting film.

I especially recommend this movie for anyone who enjoys the horror/thriller genre as the film has an eery feeling (along with a chilling musical score) that drifts through every scene. The horror element is very faint, which in a way makes the movie even scarier. The special effects, although there are few, are brilliantly done and placed in pivotal spots to reel you in closer to the truth of what is really going on in this mystery house.

Ultimately, What Lies Beneath is a great addition to any DVD collection because it provides action and causes you to think. Don't loose the opportunity to see a fantastic film and truly learn What Lies Beneath.

Dr. Norman Spencer(Harrison Ford) is a wonderful husband and successful professor.
His beautiful wife Claire(Michelle Pfieffer) has just sent her oldest and only daughter off to college. The house is now empty and Claire starts hearing strange things in the house...or maybe they're not so strange. She is being haunted by the spirit of a missing college student. She soons discovers that her husband is not who she thought he was.

This movie has plenty of startling scenes that will keep your heart racing.

I saw it years ago and wanted it on DVD. "What lies beneath" is a very good suspense movie. It keeps you wondering for quiet some time who is responsible for the death of the young lady and why. Michelle Pfipher does an excellect job of acting as though she isn't sure of what's going on. With events that have happened in the past couple years, it makes you wonder if she is all there or making a few things up. If you want a movie that keeps you wondering til the end this is a pretty good one.

If you like a good ghost story, this one is for you. Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer are both great in this movie. It is a real change in what I've seen either actor play in before. I really enjoyed it. It is very suspenseful and quite a good mystery too! If you enjoy a mystery, you will really like this one!

I have been a fan & collector of Harrison's for 30 years now.

I USED to be 1st in the door opening day for his films. This film is an example as to why I do NOT do that anymore.

Of the few films he did last decade, this was the 1st & it was a hit.

Film is just ok. We see cameos from Harrison's wife from the great "Air Force One" Wendy Crewson & "Lord of the Rings" 2 & 3 Miranda Otto.

The twist which was not really a twist was who the bad guy was. Different to see Harrison in this role. I will NOT give away a spoiler here as to not upset anyone.

The story about the family to me just did not hold up & how Harrison & Michelle married. The story about the dead girl OK, fine.

Script was the problem with the film.

Standard extras on it & at least since it is an older DVD we get a chapter search list.