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What Lies Beneath (2000) | Criteria

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What Lies Beneath

English • 2000 • 2h 10m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Robert Zemeckis

Drama Mystery Thriller Horror

Synopsis

Norman and Claire Spencer are a seemingly happily married couple who uncover a terrible secret… a secret so disturbing it threatens to destroy them.

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2000s Horror
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Zemeckis

WriterClark Gregg

CinematographerDon Burgess

ComposerAlan Silvestri

EditorArthur Schmidt

ProducerRobert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey

Cast

Michelle Pfeifferas Claire Spencer

Harrison Fordas Norman Spencer

as Jody

James Remaras Warren Feur

Miranda Ottoas Mary Feur

Ray Bakeras Dr. Stan Powell

Wendy Crewsonas Elena

Amber Vallettaas Madison Elizabeth Frank

Katharine Towneas Caitlin Spencer

Victoria Bidewellas Beatrice

Joe Mortonas Dr. Drayton

Micole Mercurioas Mrs. Frank

Sloane Sheltonas Mrs. Templeton

Rachel Singeras PhD Student #3

Daniel Zelmanas PhD Student #4

Jennifer Tungas PhD Student #2

J.C. Brandyas Band Member

Dennison Samarooas PhD Student #1

Eliott Goretskyas Teddy

Tom Dahlgrenas Dean Templeton