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What Lies Beneath

What Lies Beneath (2000) - Jumpscare Guide

20002:10:00
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6.6PG-13

Plot

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

Director

Robert Zemeckis
Robert Zemeckis

Cast

Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle PfeifferClaire Spencer
Harrison Ford
Harrison FordNorman Spencer
Diana Scarwid
Diana ScarwidJody
James Remar
James RemarWarren Feur
Miranda Otto
Miranda OttoMary Feur
Ray Baker
Ray BakerDr. Stan Powell
Wendy Crewson
Wendy CrewsonElena
Amber Valletta
Amber VallettaMadison Elizabeth Frank
Katharine Towne
Katharine TowneCaitlin Spencer
Victoria Bidewell
Victoria BidewellBeatrice
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Does What Lies Beneath Have Jump Scares?

Yes — What Lies Beneath (2000) has 16 jump scares (1 major, 15 minor)

First scare: 00:02:31 | Last scare: 01:57:52

Scare Level: High — For experienced horror fans

Jumpscare Rating
E

Extreme Jumpscares

Short: Non-stop jumpscare assault that will leave you exhausted. Consider yourself warned.

What Lies Beneath receives an E rating for its extreme jumpscare assault. The movie packs overwhelming numbers of major shock sequences, using aggressive visual chaos and deafening audio crescendos. Each scare moment delivers maximum impact through calculated sensory bombardment. Absolutely not recommended for sensitive viewers or horror newcomers.

Analysis:

Total: 16Major: 1Minor: 15Intensity: 17

Contains 1 major jumpscare and 15 minor jumpscares.

4.3/10
STANDARD
Exactly what it says on the tin: a horror movie. No surprises about the surprise scares.
Fear Factor Analysis
Standard
Domestic ViolencePossessionGhostsGaslightingDrowning

Common Questions About What Lies Beneath

Total Jumpscares: 16

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 02:10:00
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Jumpscare Details

00:02:31
Minor

A sudden, violent electric c3RvbG shock erupts from the bathroom socket, jolting Claire.

00:13:46
Minor

An eye snaps into focus, filling the fence hole Claire peers through.

00:23:04
Minor

The phone suddenly rings, making Claire leap.

00:24:40
Minor

A sudden, ear-splitting blast of static erupts from the radio.

00:31:58
Minor

Claire's voyeuristic gaze through binoculars turns terrifying as c291cm Warren's eyes suddenly lock directly onto hers from within his neighbor's house.

00:33:13
Minor

Claire spins, her husband abruptly appearing inches away.

00:40:36
Minor

The still bathwater suddenly reflects a second, impossible face.

00:47:02
Minor

The door violently swings open during the seance, revealing a lunging, shadowy form that resolves into Cooper, the family dog.

00:50:04
Minor

An unnatural reflection bm90c2 jolts in the steamed bathroom mirror.

01:08:05
Minor

Norman closes the fridge door, instantly revealing Claire standing directly before him.

01:39:55
Minor

Norman bursts into view directly behind Claire.

01:46:29
Major

Claire's head snaps back, her features melting into a grotesque, grave-rotted cadaver.

01:47:07
Minor

Norman's hand c2NyYX bursts over the bathtub's edge.

01:54:11
Minor

Claire stands on something sharp and screams.

01:55:50
Minor

Norman's fingers abruptly spasm as Claire's hand closes on the phone.

01:57:52
Minor

Norman's face suddenly fills the ute's rear window.

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