What Lies Below

Name: What Lies Below
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Released: December 4, 2020
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 35
Cast: AprilAnn Dais, Danny Corbo, Ema Horvath, Haskiri Velazquez, Mena Suvari

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Vertical Entertainment | Release Date (Streaming): December 4, 2020 | Not Rated

Starring: AprilAnn Dais, Danny Corbo, Ema Horvath, Haskiri Velazquez, Mena Suvari, Olan Montgomery, Trey Tucker, Troy Iwata

Summary: Liberty, a socially awkward 16-year-old, returns from two months at camp to a blindsided introduction of her Mother’s fiancé, John Smith, whose charm, intelligence, and beauty paint the picture of a man too perfect to be human.

Director: Braden R. Duemmler

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 87 min

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Movie Nation Roger Moore

Apr 8, 2021

For a dumb genre pic, What Lies Below is as goofy and fun as it is wet and…weird. Don’t spoiler alert your friends, let the ogles and giggles surprise them as much as it will you. Read full review

Screen Rant Jack Wilhelmi

Dec 10, 2020

What Lies Below offers a twist on two underrated sub-genres, but its identity crisis causes this aquatic horror creature feature to sink, not swim. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Simon Abrams

Dec 10, 2020

With its gleefuly nihilistic and destructive ending, What Lies Below ends on such a flat note that it makes everything before it seem like an inconsequential and/or needlessly convoluted set-up. Read full review

The Guardian Cath Clarke

Feb 16, 2021

The denouement when it comes is meant to be shriek of pure sci-fi horror; but really, you’d find better entertainment – and more energetic acting – watching a fish tank. Read full review

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Kydumont11

Dec 5, 2020

Finally a horror movie with a new plot and good acting. It made you think from the beginning and it was different than any other movie, it kept making you think it was like others but then had a twist. The location was gorgeous too, natural setting with beautiful views. I hope that thisFinally a horror movie with a new plot and good acting. It made you think from the beginning and it was different than any other movie, it kept making you think it was like others but then had a twist. The location was gorgeous too, natural setting with beautiful views. I hope that this director/writer comes out with more movies, it’s just what we needed for 2020!… Expand

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AOScott

Dec 6, 2020

Beautifully shot. Loved the lighting and sound. Great work from an exciting new director.

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sak37

Dec 6, 2020

If you’re looking for a movie grab you into it’s reality, raise some hair on your skin and has a driving female force (something many films need more of!), this is definitely the movie for you. “What Lies Below”, on a formal level, is incredibly impressive and pleasing to the eye, from itsIf you’re looking for a movie grab you into it’s reality, raise some hair on your skin and has a driving female force (something many films need more of!), this is definitely the movie for you. “What Lies Below”, on a formal level, is incredibly impressive and pleasing to the eye, from its camera work to its coloring, and of course, it is all pulled together with convincing dialogue, and a strong character performance. Don’t miss out on this gem. It’ll definitely be a movie to watch twice, three times, four times, and more... We want more from new dir. Braden Duemmler!… Expand

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

umaumai

Feb 1, 2021

I really enjoyed this. It felt like something fresh in a genre that is awash with “same old.” While much of the plot just unfolds in a pretty straightforward fashion, there are still some interesting concepts. However, the very end, literally the last second, doesn’t quite make it all theI really enjoyed this. It felt like something fresh in a genre that is awash with “same old.” While much of the plot just unfolds in a pretty straightforward fashion, there are still some interesting concepts. However, the very end, literally the last second, doesn’t quite make it all the way to a complete thought. This is made especially so as the acting and plot start to lean a little more to the campy side near the climax. The pacing is a little strange and in many ways I was hoping this slow burn would have had more to offer length wise. It could have had another fifteen minutes in the runtime without it feeling tired. There are some silly horror troupes here and there, but tension is built up nicely as things get stranger. The music is great and with such a small cast it’s a very impressive sci-fi horror/thriller. I highly recommend it.… Expand

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SSR

Dec 5, 2020

A fun little science fiction horror that will seem a little familiar, but is original enough to be interesting. I would have liked more story and a stronger third act, but at least they didn't got for a conventional ending.

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sanctuarydecine

Dec 25, 2021

this was way better than i expected, i thought this was gonna be some kind of corny Lifetime romantic thriller but this really surprised me. i don't want to spoil it but if you like Lovecraftian horror this will be a pretty good watch for you.

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TenaciousDave

Apr 7, 2021

It had a lot of potential, but halfway in and every thing just became more and more predictable up to the point of the worst ending they could've gone with. The not so surprise twist! Only netflix would give this a number 1 spot
*Edit: I find it sketchy that the positive reviews are fromIt had a lot of potential, but halfway in and every thing just became more and more predictable up to the point of the worst ending they could've gone with. The not so surprise twist! Only netflix would give this a number 1 spot
*Edit: I find it sketchy that the positive reviews are from people writing long reviews with big words and little, if any grammatical errors. It seems fake. F these phoneys.… Expand

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