What Lies Beneath (2000) – Blu-ray Disc Review
“He was the perfect husband… until his secret wouldn’t stay buried.”
Format: Blu-ray (from 4K restoration) | ️ Release Date: May 6, 2025
️ Distributor: Scream Factory | ⏱️ Runtime: 130 minutes | Rated PG-13
Genres: Supernatural • Psychological Thriller • Mystery • Horror
This Blu-ray uses the same 4K restoration as the UHD disc, downscaled to 1080p. The result is a very strong HD presentation—likely the best the film has ever looked on Blu-ray.
The cinematography by Don Burgess shines with moody tones and finely resolved grain. Color grading is noticeably more natural and consistent than past editions, and skin tones look much more lifelike. Shadow detail is strong, and the frequent low-light interior scenes hold up very well, with minimal crush and no artifacting.
If you don’t have 4K capability, this Blu-ray is still a worthy visual upgrade over the older Paramount release.
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Disc Type: BD-50
Region: A (locked)
You get two English tracks:
The 5.1 track is fairly subdued, with a front-heavy mix and modest rear channel activity. Surrounds pick up during storm sequences and during Alan Silvestri’s Herrmann-inspired score, but action is limited. Some dialog, especially in whispery or suspenseful scenes, requires boosting the volume a few notches.
The 2.0 stereo mix is clean and balanced, closely resembling the film’s original theatrical audio and may actually offer better vocal clarity depending on your setup.
Subtitles: English SDH (some minor omissions and typos)
All features are housed on the Blu-ray disc. Scream Factory carries over archival supplements and adds a fantastic new 80-minute documentary:
✅ VIDEO: Major step up from earlier Blu-rays
✅ AUDIO: Solid, but not spectacular
✅ EXTRAS: Loaded with new and archival content
⚠️ LIMITATION: Region A locked
Recommended for fans of ghost stories, Zemeckis completists, or anyone building a suspense collection. While the 4K disc is the definitive version, this Blu-ray holds its own thanks to an excellent transfer and robust extras package.
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What Lies Beneath (2000) – Blu-ray Disc Review
“He was the perfect husband… until his secret wouldn’t stay buried.”
Format: Blu-ray (from 4K restoration) | ️ Release Date: May 6, 2025
️ Distributor: Scream Factory | ⏱️ Runtime: 130 minutes | Rated PG-13
Genres: Supernatural • Psychological Thriller • Mystery • Horror
This Blu-ray uses the same 4K restoration as the UHD disc, downscaled to 1080p. The result is a very strong HD presentation—likely the best the film has ever looked on Blu-ray.
The cinematography by Don Burgess shines with moody tones and finely resolved grain. Color grading is noticeably more natural and consistent than past editions, and skin tones look much more lifelike. Shadow detail is strong, and the frequent low-light interior scenes hold up very well, with minimal crush and no artifacting.
If you don’t have 4K capability, this Blu-ray is still a worthy visual upgrade over the older Paramount release.
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Disc Type: BD-50
Region: A (locked)
You get two English tracks:
The 5.1 track is fairly subdued, with a front-heavy mix and modest rear channel activity. Surrounds pick up during storm sequences and during Alan Silvestri’s Herrmann-inspired score, but action is limited. Some dialog, especially in whispery or suspenseful scenes, requires boosting the volume a few notches.
The 2.0 stereo mix is clean and balanced, closely resembling the film’s original theatrical audio and may actually offer better vocal clarity depending on your setup.
Subtitles: English SDH (some minor omissions and typos)
All features are housed on the Blu-ray disc. Scream Factory carries over archival supplements and adds a fantastic new 80-minute documentary:
✅ VIDEO: Major step up from earlier Blu-rays
✅ AUDIO: Solid, but not spectacular
✅ EXTRAS: Loaded with new and archival content
⚠️ LIMITATION: Region A locked
Recommended for fans of ghost stories, Zemeckis completists, or anyone building a suspense collection. While the 4K disc is the definitive version, this Blu-ray holds its own thanks to an excellent transfer and robust extras package.
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