PG-13

What Lies Beneath

He was the perfect husband until his one mistake followed them home.

2000 • 130 min • Drama · Horror · Mystery · Thriller

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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.

Our family guide

Best from age 14

Movie Knight Score

2076 reviews

64 Audience · 2076 · 100%

A seemingly happy couple's lives are turned upside down when a wife suspects their house is haunted and uncovers a disturbing secret from her husband's past, leading to escalating tension and dangerous revelations. This mystery-thriller blends supernatural elements with psychological suspense.

Violence & peril: 6/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 5/10
Scary moments: 7/10

Heads up

Intense jump scares and suspense
Themes of infidelity and murder
Some frightening supernatural events
A character is drugged

What it models well

The importance of truth
Facing one's past

Talk about it after

Truth vs. deception
Trust and betrayal in relationships
Dealing with loss and grief

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for What Lies Beneath. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.