Ghosts, gaslighting, and Harrison Ford like you’ve never seen him—Jackie and Danielle are pulling back the curtain on What Lies Beneath (2000) in this chillingly fun and nostalgic episode of the No More Late Fees podcast. Joined by their returning guest Ashley, the ladies dive into Robert Zemeckis’s supernatural thriller with their signature blend of humor, trivia, and unfiltered pop-culture banter.
They’re breaking down everything from Michelle Pfeiffer’s haunting performance to that unforgettable bathtub scene, mixing behind-the-scenes facts with hot takes that would make even Roger Ebert raise an eyebrow. Expect deep laughs, deep cuts, and deep water as they revisit one of the most stylish thrillers of the early 2000s.
In this episode:
• The real meaning behind Claire’s ghostly visions and Norman’s deadly secrets
• Harrison Ford’s rare villain turn and why it still shocks fans
• Cinematic nods to Hitchcock and Zemeckis’s visual storytelling
• The film’s feminist undertones and commentary on marriage
• Box office performance, critical reception, and cultural legacy
• Our favorite moments, plot holes, and wild “what if” theories
If you love eerie 2000s thrillers, movie trivia, and hilarious Blockbuster-era nostalgia, this episode will have you laughing, gasping, and questioning what really lies beneath.
Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—and tell us your favorite What Lies Beneath moment or theory in the comments!
Keywords: What Lies Beneath podcast, Harrison Ford villain, Michelle Pfeiffer thriller, 2000s movies podcast, No More Late Fees, Robert Zemeckis, supernatural thriller review, film nostalgia podcast, movie trivia and commentary, Blockbuster nostalgia, early 2000s cinema, spooky movie discussion
·Season 5 Episode 26·
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