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Pod Mortem: A Horror Podcast

Episode 156 - What Lies Beneath

Pod Mortem: A Horror Podcast

Reneé Hunter Vasquez, John Paul Vasquez, Travis Hunter-Sayapin

Film Reviews, Tv & Film:film Reviews, Tv & Film

4.7659 Ratings

🗓️ 20 March 2023

⏱️ 153 minutes

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Summary

I think she's starting to suspect something! Join Reneé, John Paul, and Travis as they discuss Robert Zemeckis's 2000 supernatural horror film "What Lies Beneath."   Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepodmortem    Where to listen to the podcast and follow us on social media: https://allmylinks.com/thepodmortem   Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepodmortem https://twitter.com/bloodandsmoke https://twitter.com/realstreeter84 https://twitter.com/travismwh   What would you rate What Lies Beneath and what should we watch next? Email us at thepodmortem@gmail.com    "Pod Mortem Theme" written and performed by Travis Hunter. https://youtube.com/travismwh

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0:00.0

I'm I'm Renee Hunter Vasquez, joined as always by my co-host,

0:32.8

my husband, and my brother. Hi, I'm John Paul Vasquez. Hi, I'm Travis Hunter. This week, we are recording live from The Sleeping Dog discussing the 2000 supernatural horror film,

0:42.7

What Lies Beneath.

0:44.2

This film was directed by Robert Zemeckis with a screenplay by Clark Gregg and story by Sarah Kurniken.

0:51.1

The screenplay for What Lies Beneath was given directly to Zemeckis by Steven Spielberg,

0:56.0

with both Michelle Pfeiffer and Harrison Ford in mind for the lead roles. Inspired by Hitchcock and his

1:02.3

quintessential filmography, Zemeckis channeled the legendary director for this film. As a result,

1:08.6

what lies beneath is filled with Hitchcockian influence and

1:11.5

homages. Despite reaching number one at the box office, this film was met with mixed

1:16.5

reviews. Still, due to its suspense and iconic memorable moments, what lies beneath is a

1:22.5

standout in early 2000s horror for those of us of a certain age. This film was requested to us by friends of the show,

1:29.3

Megan Martinez, Anthony Jerome M., Bobby Holmes, Jason Kyle O'KC,

1:34.5

Liz Heath, Sophie Hodson, and Noreen S.

1:38.0

We want to thank them all for their support as well as this suggestion.

1:41.8

So, what did you guys think of what lies beneath the first time you saw it?

1:47.5

Fuck, I was a teen already when this came out.

1:51.0

I don't remember the first time watching it

1:54.0

originally, but I remember watching it

1:58.2

and remembering what happens in this movie.

2:01.1

It's one of those movies that sticks with you forever.

2:06.3

It has fantastic scenes.

2:09.2

Like there's moments in this movie that you do.

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