WHAT LIES BELOW is a new supernatural mystery thriller that also offers up elements of sci-fi and pure horror. What makes this movie come together is the simple premise brought to life perfectly by an exceptional cast.
Obviously, I don’t want to take anything away from the writer-director either. After all, without a good story and someone to bring it to life, the cast wouldn’t matter much.
The less you know about What Lies Below, the better. You’ll know everything you need from reading the plot or watching the trailer. What really blew my mind along the way were simple scenes where characters acted in ways you would not expect. Both the very natural kind and the decidedly unnatural kind of actions!
I loved this about the movie since it definitely kept me on edge as a viewer. In all the best ways!
Also, I have to mention that it is wonderful to see Mena Suvari (American Beauty) in this movie. She looks amazing, is perfectly natural in this role, and is both strong and vulnerable at the same time. Sure, you’ll be irritated at her character along the way but never to any degree that gets in the way of the story. Quite the opposite!
We’ll see a lot more of Mena Suvari soon since she has more than a handful of movies that are either completed or in post-production. Personally, I am especially looking forward to Don’t Tell a Soul which should be out in January of 2021.
Watch What Lies Below on VODBraden R. Duemmler is the writer and director of What Lies Below which he should be damn proud of. This is the first feature film from Braden R. Duemmler who previously wrote and directed two short films. The fact that this is a feature film debut only makes it even more impressive.
The tight runtime of 87 minutes along with the gorgeous visuals makes for a very promising career as a filmmaker. Also, if he can continue getting such excellent casting for his movies, then we undoubtedly have a lot to look forward to.
If you like indie movies that mix genres in all the best ways, then do check out What Lies Below. You’ll get character-driven drama along with thriller, sci-fi, and horror. All wrapped up in a mystery that will be unveiled exactly as much as needed.
Plot
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.
What Lies Below is released on VOD on December 4, 2020.
