This intense, often nerve-racking ghost story freely borrows from many other films, including “Rear Window,” “The Sixth Sense,” and “Dial M for Murder.” It also jolts with far too many red herrings – you know, where the cat jumps out at the protagonist or the friend, rather than the villain, sneaks up behind the heroine. That said, however, “What Lies Beneath” is one of the scariest movies I can remember seeing. Although director Zemeckis blatantly steals from other thrillers, he does it with such a flourish that you find yourself squeezing the arm rests and jumping with every burst of high pitched underscoring. Should we attend horror movies? I would suggest you read Philippians 4:8 and Psalms 101 before choosing any film, especially one containing scenes featuring ouija boards, paranormal activity and films where the lead misuses Christ’s name on a regular basis.
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