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In 2002, it was finally all coming together for Joaquin Phoenix. He was at long last being considered a leading man after two decades of ensemble parts, and was a year removed from earning a Best Supporting Actor nomination for "Gladiator." The U.S. Army satire "Buffalo Soldiers" could have been the film to fully transform him into a full-blown, top-of-the-poster star, but it wound up getting buried for the offense of poking fun at the military in the immediate wake of 9/11 (it screened at the Toronto International Film Festival the very week of the attacks). So, it couldn't help but feel like he was more actor than M. Night Shyamalan's "Signs" needed for the role of Mel Gibson's brother.

Don't get me wrong! I'm thrilled Phoenix got the part if only for his terrified reaction to the alien video, a jump scare we get to share with him as...

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The worst thing that ever happened to M. Night Shyamalan's was the August 5, 2002 cover of Newsweek magazine. The filmmaker was red hot coming off the surprise box office success of "The Sixth Sense" and a solid double of a hit in "Unbreakable," and about to pack theaters once again with his blockbuster sci-fi/horror opus "Signs." He was the toast of Hollywood, seemingly on the cusp of becoming a smash-crafting industry unto himself. It was a lot for one guy to deal with before the then prominent publication got completely carried away and declared the then 32-year-old director "The Next Steven Spielberg." Afterwards? It dogged him like a curse.

Shyamalan didn't handle this particularly well. Leaving aside how you feel about M. Night's movies, he followed up the mild disappointment of "The Village" with the strangely hostile "Lady in the Water,...

Hulu‘s October, 2024 schedule has a wealth of originals, catalog titles and plenty of holiday offerings.

Films to help get one in the mood for Halloween and spookey season include thrillers like Barbarian and Edward Scissorhands, horrors like Ma, The Purge, horror comedies like Ready or Not and The Rocky Horror Picture Show andThe Curse of La Llorona among others.

Related: The 10 Best Shows To Stream in October 2024

Abbott Elementary Season 4 debuts on the ABC Oct. 10, hitting the streamer after. The sixth and final season of What We Do in the Shadows will arrive on the streamer Oct. 22.

See below for the full list of programming available on Hulu in October and November.

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The Amazing Race: Complete Seasons 31, 33 and 34 America’s Next Top Model: Complete Seasons 11-15 CSI: Miami: Complete Seasons 6-10 Survivor: Complete Seasons 14-19 Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) All My Puny Sorrows (2021) An...

“Joker: Folie à Deux” is upon us.

The sequel to 2019’s Oscar-winning, R-rated “Joker” is a different beast altogether. As Arthur Fleck (a returning Joaquin Phoenix) awaits trial for the murders he committed in the first film, he falls in love with a fellow inmate (Lady Gaga) and finds himself drawn into a song-and-dance fantasy world.

But who returns for the sequel and what new characters are introduced? Read on to find out, with our complete “Joker: Folie à Deux” cast and character guide.

Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck in “Joker: Folie à Deux” (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures) Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, Joker

Arthur Fleck is back. As introduced in the first film, he was a weakling who was pushed around by his abusive mother (Frances Conroy), who used to work for the Wayne family and claimed that Arthur was the illegitimate child of Thomas Wayne. (He was not.

February 2009. Legendary late-night talk show host David Letterman introduces his next guest: Oscar-nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix. He’s sporting an unkempt beard, dark sunglasses indoors, and behaving like it was his first talk show appearance rather than his hundredth. Even Letterman, who could improv with the best of them, struggles to keep up with Phoenix’s short answers, insisting that he was done with acting so he could focus on becoming a rapper. Turns out, it was an attempt at viral marketing for the upcoming mockumentary, I’m Still Here. Okay, so maybe the interview didn’t tell us much about the movie or drive anyone t to see it, but it did tell us a lot about Joaquin Phoenix, the person and the performer, his deep commitment to his art form, and his obsession with authenticity that brought him through a difficult upbringing and into a wildly successful acting career.

Two of M. Night Shyamalan‘s most iconic films, The Sixth Sense and Signs, are getting a stunning 4K Uhd and 4K Ultra HD Steelbook release this December. Fans of the Oscar®-nominated director will be able to experience the films in exceptional detail when they debut on 16th December, marking the first time these beloved thrillers have been available in 4K quality. For collectors, the release also includes a steelbook edition, exclusively available through HMV.

This special release comes as The Sixth Sense celebrates its 25th anniversary. Known for one of the most memorable twists in cinematic history, the psychological thriller captivated audiences in 1999 and went on to earn six Oscar® nominations, including Best Picture. The film stars Bruce Willis as Dr. Malcolm Crowe, a child psychologist struggling to help a young boy named Cole, played by Haley Joel Osment. Cole’s shocking revelation, “I see dead people,” has...

Today marks the launch of No Sleep October, a month-long celebration for Halloween and horror fans alike. Max’s brand new exclusive films, horror library, imaginative curations, designs, and specially designed art featuring iconic stars from fans’ favorite scary movies will haunt viewers and keep them up all night with fear.

No Sleep October brings horror fans three films only available to stream on Max, including Salem’s Lot on October 3. In the film, author Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot in search of inspiration for his next book, only to discover his hometown is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire.

The new Max Original film Caddo Lake debuts on October 10. When an eight-year-old girl mysteriously vanishes, a series of past deaths and disappearances start to link together, forever altering a broken family’s history. And in Trap, debuting October 25, a father and teen daughter attend a pop concert,...

October is here! Which means peak Halloween season is now underway, and that includes the launch of “No Sleep October,” a month-long celebration for Halloween and horror fans alike at Max. Max’s brand new exclusive films, a best-in-class horror library, imaginative curations, and specially designed art featuring iconic stars will keep you busy all month long.

Look for new Max Original Film, Salem’s Lot on October 3. In the film, “Author Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot in search of inspiration for his next book only to discover his hometown is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire.”

Max Original Film Caddo Lake arrives on October 10. “When an eight-year-old girl mysteriously vanishes, a series of past deaths and disappearances start to link together, forever altering a broken family’s history.” Celine Held & Logan George (Topside) wrote and directed for New Line Cinema, and the film...

Ready for Halloween? So is Max. The streamer just debuted their month-long Halloween and horror movie celebration, dubbed “No Sleep October,” and we’ve got the full list for your perusal.

There’s a batch of A24 horror movies that includes favorites like “Bodies Bodies Bodies” and “Midsommar” alongside new releases “MaXXXine” and “I Saw the TV Glow.”

Timed to the release of Max’s “Salem’s Lot” adaptation from “Anabelle Comes Home” director Gary Dauberman, which debuts on Oct. 3, Max also has a collection of Stephen King movies, including Tobe Hooper’s 1979 mini-series adaptation, “It” and “It: Chapter Two,” “The Shining” and “Doctor Sleep.”

And with the streaming debut of “Trap” landing on Max on Oct. 25, M. Night Shyamalan is also getting the spotlight with a collection that includes “Unbreakable,” “The Sixth Sense” and “The Visit.”

Finally, there are of course plenty of horror and Halloween classics, including “A Nightmare on Elm Street,...

In a chilling episode, Investigation Discovery examines the case of a graduate student who, on the surface, appeared to be an ordinary individual. However, a chilling 911 call revealed a darker truth as she claimed to have shot her boyfriend, a 29-year-old attorney, in self-defense. As police unravel her story, they uncover a web of […]

Signs of a Psychopath: I’m Not Your Typical Murderer...

The world has ended, or so says Momma, played by Halle Berry. She lives with her two sons Samuel (Anthony B. Jenkins) and Nolan (Percy Daggs IV) and their dog in big wooden house the middle of the woods.

The details of this apocalyptic event are hazy, however Momma repetitively tells her boys that there is an evil out there that can posses you and make you kill your loved ones. This is what had happened to their grandparents and their father and now the trio live in constant fear of the outside world.

The only thing that keeps them safe is the house itself so the only way they can leave is while tied to its foundations on long pieces of rope. If bound to the building they are safe but should that rope break or they stray beyond it, who know what terrible things will happen. That’s...

On Monday, September 30, 2024, at 8:00 Pm, Investigation Discovery will unveil the Season 6 premiere of “Signs of a Psychopath” with an intriguing episode titled “I’m Not Your Typical Murderer.” This gripping episode delves into a chilling case that raises questions about truth, deception, and the hidden traits of a psychopath.

The story begins when a graduate student urgently calls 911, claiming she shot her boyfriend, a 29-year-old attorney, in self-defense. At first glance, her account appears plausible, but as police investigate further, they begin to unravel inconsistencies in her story. Viewers will witness the unraveling of the case as detectives delve deeper, leading them to the unsettling realization that they are dealing with someone who may not be as innocent as she claims.

With a blend of real-life drama and psychological intrigue, “I’m Not Your Typical Murderer” promises to captivate audiences as it explores the complexities of the human mind.

Disney doing catalogue physical media releases? Crikey. The Sixth Sense and Signs are both coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK.

First announced in the US a week or two back, we’ve now got confirmation that two of writer/director M Night Shyamalan’s early hits – the juggernaut that became The Sixth Sense and crop circle tale Signs – are coming to the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format for the first time.

The films are earmarked for a 16th December 2024 release, and have gone up for preorder.

You can find the listing for The Sixth Sense here.

You can find the listing for Signs here.

What’s interesting here isn’t just that the films have been remastered for a fresh physical media release, and their first in 4K, it’s also that it might just be Disney loosening its grip a little more on its catalogue.

Disney has been – for obvious reasons,...

Days of Our Lives (Dool) spoilers for Thursday, September 19 promise some explosive moments in Salem.

Next On Days Of Our Lives

Two characters become revenge targets in someone’s vile plan, while one person should pay closer attention to the warning signs, and someone goes through a grilling session! What drama will explode during Thursday’s show? Time to find out!

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Gabi Hernadez Dimera & Melinda Trask Are Targets

Dool spoilers for Thursday, September 19 indicate things will take a turn for the ugly when Gabi Hernandez Dimera (Cherie Jimenez) and Melinda Trask (Tina Huang) find themselves in a dire situation, as Connie Villinski (Julie Dove) is determined to see them pay.

Must Read – Days Of Our Lives Spoilers: All About Brady’s Apology To Sarah

Thanks to the nature of their relationships with Li Shin (Remington Hoffman) the women have become targets. Will someone rescue them in time?...

This spooky season, Disney+ and Hulu are conjuring up an exciting blend of scares for every Halloween enthusiast as the comprehensive streaming homes of Halloween with a thrilling variety of spine-tingling premieres, nostalgic classics, and heart-pounding horror for every family member and fan.

Agatha All Along Huluween On Hulu

Huluween returns this October with a fresh selection of frightening content that guarantees to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Whether preparing for a horror-filled binge or seeking thrills for a Halloween watch party, Hulu has assembled a month of chilling entertainment.

Hulu’s standout offerings include the debut of FX’s Grotesquerie, a sinister crime series that blurs the line between horror and psychological thriller, brand new Halloween specials from fan-favorite animated series Solar Opposites and Family Guy, as well as five all-new scary tales from FX’s American Horror Stories, the final season of FX’s What We Do in the Shadows...

Poster for Hulu’s Huluween 2024

Hulu’s set its annual Huluween lineup, which will include Ryan Murphy’s latest FX series Grotesquerie starring Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, and Travis Kelce. The Halloween celebration features a new season of American Horror Stories and Halloween specials from Solar Opposites and Family Guy.

The final season of What We Do in the Shadows and Reginald the Vampire season two join Hulu’s lineup, along with Hold Your Breath starring Sarah Paulson. Plus, M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense, Signs, The Happening, and Unbreakable bring the chills during this year’s Huluween event.

Huluween 2024 on Hulu

FX’s Grotesquerie – September 26, streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for Bundle subscribers

In FX’s Grotesquerie, a series of heinous crimes have unsettled a small community. Detective Lois Tryon feels these crimes are eerily personal, as if someone—or something—is taunting her.

What happens when you’re a CIA hitman who can no longer trust the nature of his work? Aaron Eckhart finds out in Saban Films‘ Classified trailer, featuring The Dark Knight and Thank You For Smoking actor in a hard-boiled action role with enemies approaching from all sides.

Roel Reiné directs Classified from a script by Bob DeRosa. Here’s the official synopsis for Classified courtesy of Saban Films:

“Operating alone in the field for more than 20 years, a CIA hitman (Aaron Eckhart) uses the “Help Wanted” section of the newspapers to get his orders from the Agency. His long-lost daughter (Abigail Breslin), now a UK MI6 analyst, tracks him down to deliver shocking news: his CIA boss (Tim Roth) has been dead for years and the division long since shut down. Together, they set out to discover whose orders he’s been executing.”

Abigail Breslin and Tim Roth...

Back in early 2023, filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan told Collider, “I have three movie ideas. I even have the structure of all three to some extent. And so it’s a very weird and interesting situation I’m feeling. I wish I could tell them faster. I wish I could get there faster, but there is no shortcut. I have to spend the six to nine months to write it. I have to storyboard for three months, and then we have pre-production, and then shooting it, and edit for as long as I can get every single second.“ Soon after, it was announced that he had secured a multi-year deal with Warner Bros. – and he immediately went to work on his recent thriller Trap. Now that Trap has made its way out into the world, it’s time for Shyamalan to start putting the second of those three movie ideas he said he had,...

As Trap surpasses the $80 million mark at the global box office, M. Night Shyamalan is getting to work on his next title.

The Academy Award nominee thanked audiences of his latest thriller on social media as he got to work on his upcoming 17th feature film, sharing a photo of the bright red notebook he’s using for the process.

“As a ritual for each film, I pick a notebook that speaks to me and I write notes, ideas for the new film in that. When it’s overflowing with ideas, I go to outline then script,” wrote Shyamalan in the post. “This is the notebook for movie 17! This bright red felt just right! As #Trapmovie passes 80 million in theaters, I am so grateful and begin the new one inspired by all the support you have given me over the years.”

In Trap, Josh Hartnett plays a man who takes...

He’s gone on to find superstardom and Academy Award-winning accolades with roles like “Joker,” but actor Joaquin Phoenix’s path to the A-list was arguably paved with the help of filmmaker M. Night Shylaman, who cast him in 2002’s “Signs” and 2004’s “Signs” almost back to back. The two haven’t collaborated since, but it’s not for lack of trying.

Continue reading Joaquin Phoenix Almost Starred in M. Night Shylaman’s ‘Split’ & Dropped Out 2 Weeks Prior at The Playlist.

Joaquin Phoenix's loss was James McAvoy's gain. The latter is now starring in Blumhouse's retelling of the 2022 Danish horror film "Speak No Evil", adding yet another terrifying and brilliant performance under McAvoy's belt as the antagonist of the story. Not surprisingly, the trailers for the movie almost seemed to be going out of their way to evoke the actor's vaguely similar turn in M. Night Shyamalan's "Split," where he stole every one of his scenes as the mentally unstable villain -- one whose entire mood and personality shifted at a moment's notice, not unlike his character in "Speak No Evil." Well, those comparisons might never have happened in the first place if Phoenix hadn't dropped out of yet another high-profile gig at the very last moment.

The "Joker" star recently made headlines for doing just that, abandoning what would've been a leading role in director Todd Haynes'...

Sister Wives star, Janelle Brown speaks out about Garrison Brown before the release of Season 19. Undeniably, it is a heartwrenching experience that Kody and Janelle are facing after the tragic passing of their son. But, she talks about the devasting lesson she learned from losing her son, Garrison.

Janelle Brown Speaks Out About Garrison’s Death

Without a doubt, the world froze on March 5, 2024, for the Browns when they learned that Garrison Brown had taken his life. While the news was earth-shattering, each of the Browns is navigating their world without him. But ahead of the release of Sister Wives Season 19, and just six months after the loss, Janelle Brown has decided to speak on mental health in hopes that others can use the knowledge she has now in hindsight.

Janelle Brown – Sister Wives Janelle Brown Was Blindsided

Sadly, Sister Wives star, Janelle Brown says they were blindsided by Garrison Brown’s suicide.

Nara International Film Festival, the biennial event founded by acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase, has revealed the international competition line-up for its 2024 edition.

Titles include Satu - Year of the Rabbit by UK filmmaker Joshua Trigg, which premiered at Raindance in June; Chinese director Choy Ji’s feature debut Borrowed Time, first seen at last year’s Busan; and The Hypnosis by Sweden’s Ernst De Geer, which picked up three prizes at Karlovy Vary in 2023.

Further features are Malika Musaeva’s The Cage Is Looking For A Bird, Laura Ferres’ The Permanent Picture and Heartless by Nara Normande and Tiao,...

Is Brad Pitt’s charm absolutely timeless, or what? But let’s face it, even Hollywood heartthrobs have aspirations beyond the big screen. The actor made a playful remark about Ocean’s 14 that isn’t exactly fresh off the press but still packs a punch. Recalling his famously candid acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor in Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood, he laid out his life goals: “to be happy” and “stay healthy”

Brad Pitt and Carl Reiner in Ocean’s Eleven | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Then came the kicker: he lightheartedly remarked he’d prefer to avoid a financial jam that would force him into making Ocean’s 14. Pitt’s comment wasn’t just a throwaway line; it underscored his preference for pursuing projects he’s passionate about rather than chasing a paycheck.

Brad Pitt’s Not Ready to Cash in on Another Ocean’s Heist?

Since Ocean’s Thirteen...

While there is certainly no shortage of reasons to hate Harvey and Bob Weinstein, you can add “the way they treated the Wayans family” to the staggeringly long list.

It’s easy to forget just how wildly popular the first entry in the long-running Scary Movie franchise was. Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, 2000’s Scary Movie made a whopping $278 million at the worldwide box office. To put that in perspective, Scream, the movie it was directly parodying, only made $173 million. And the Wayans’ Scary Movie 2 was also a big hit, even without that cameo from Marlon Brandon.

Despite these achievements, Ivory Wayans, as well as his brothers and co-writers Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans, weren’t a part of Scary Movie 3. Why? Marlon has previously bemoaned the “evil” and “disrespectful” Weinsteins, whose company produced the Scary Movie films. Now he’s provided even more details about what happened while...

M. Night Shyamalan’s classic thrillers The Sixth Sense and Signs are getting released in 4K Ultra HD for the first time. Both films are now available in 4K Uhd digital, with the 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays following on October 22nd.

For the release, the original negatives for both movies were scanned at 4K resolution and restored in High Dynamic Range in their original 1.85:1 aspect ratios. There are currently no details about bonus features. Pre-order the 4K Uhd Blu-rays for The Sixth Sense here and Signs here.

A digital bundle of both films with Unbreakable will be available as well.

Starring Bruce Willis as a child psychologist and Haley Joel Osment as his patient who claims he can see dead people, The Sixth Sense is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Read why it endures beyond Shyamalan’s career-defining twist.

Signs followed three years later, with Mel Gibson starring as a...

Caddo Lake, from producer M. Night Shyamalan and writer-directors Celine Held and Logan George, has a home in the U.S.

The mystery pic will debut on Max on Oct. 10, the streamer announced Thursday. The film stars Dylan O’Brien, Eliza Scanlen, Diana Hopper, Caroline Falk and Sam Hennings, with Eric Lange and Lauren Ambrose rounding out the ensemble cast.

Caddo Lake, formerly The Vanishings At Caddo Lake, is set around an eight-year-old girl mysteriously vanishing, and a series of past deaths and disappearances starting to link together, forever altering a broken family’s history, according to a synopsis from the producers.

Shyamalan produces via his Blinding Edge Pictures banner, which has a multi-year, first-look deal with Warner Bros. He became a name-brand filmmaker with Disney’s The Sixth Sense, the 1999 Bruce Willis feature with one of the more famous twist endings in cinema history and which landed him Oscar nominations...

Be careful on your next journey into the forest. You never know what you might find. Mina learns that lesson the hard way in “The Watchers,” the new thriller from director Ishana Night Shyamalan which debuts on Max on Friday, Aug. 30. Mina stumbles into an enchanted forest heedlessly, and soon finds others who are trapped there with no hope of escape. Night after night they’re visited by mysterious creatures, with powers that are as terrifying as they are wondrous. You can stream the movie with a Subscription to Max.

How to Watch ‘The Watchers’ When: Friday, Aug. 30 TV: Max Stream: Watch with a Subscription to Max Sign Up $9.99+ / month Max.com About ‘The Watchers’

“The Watchers” follows the story of Mina, a 28-year-old artist living in Ireland and working in a pet store. She’s tasked with helping to deliver a rare bird to its next destination, but first, she...

Disney didn't exactly have a banner year (by Disney standards anyhow) in 2023. None of the studio's films topped $1 billion last year which, again, is not the marker for success. However, for a studio with as many reliable franchises as Disney has, it's notable, particularly when movies like "The Marvels" and "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" flopped so badly. In any event, the Mouse House is having a real bounce-back year in 2024, with "Inside Out 2" literally ranking as one of the biggest movies of all-time at this point. Yet, oddly enough, it's R-rated movies that are truly leading the way for the traditionally family-friendly company at the moment.

This past weekend, Disney held the number one and number two spots at the box office, with "Deadpool & Wolverine" reclaiming the top spot in its fifth weekend with $18.3 million. Meanwhile, last weekend's champion "Alien: Romulus" landed at number two with $16.2 million.

A press release has just revealed that director M. Night Shyamalan’s breakthrough film, the 1999 supernatural thriller The Sixth Sense, and his 2002 alien invasion film Signs are both getting their first 4K Uhd digital releases on August 27th, with 4K Uhd Blu-ray disc releases set to follow on October 22nd. A special bundle opportunity will also be available at digital retailers on August 27th that will pair the 4K editions of The Sixth Sense and Signs with the 4K digital version of Shyamalan’s 2000 low-key superhero movie Unbreakable!

The press release notes that the original negatives for both The Sixth Sense and Signs were scanned at 4K resolution and restored in High Dynamic Range (Hdr).

Nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture, The Sixth Sense is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. “Known for one of the best plot twists in cinematic history, the psychological thriller stars Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment,...

You know M. Night Shyamalan? That filmmaker who goes around making heightened thrillers that seem to confuse some moviegoers with how off-kilter they are? Well he's back with "Trap," a fantastic new movie that was definitely polarizing to some viewers. I am 100% team "Trap," folks, and I'm not alone. Our own Jeremy Mathai gave the film a pretty positive review, writing: "Trap' is many things at once: a cleverly-constructed thriller centered on the unlikeliest of protagonists, a darkly comedic lark that's much sillier (complimentary) than many will expect, and a twisty genre film verging on B-movie/exploitation territory."

That said, Jeremy felt that "Trap" ran out of steam in its third act. Indeed, the biggest complaints I saw surrounding the film are regarding this third act, which is when "Trap" changes up its primary location and goes into unexpected territory. But I'm here to tell you the third act is,...

90 Day Fiance star Sarper Güven is making a lot of people curious due to his Ig posts. The 43-year-old likes to share stunning photos of himself. He often uploads throwback photos from some of his trips with Shekinah Garner. It was revealed that Shekinah moved from Los Angeles to Turkey to be with him. However, reports claim that they may be living in the U.S. today. Keep reading to see why.

90 Day Fiance: Sarper Güven’s Efforts For Shekinah Garner

Sarper and Shekniha’s story in the latest season of The Other Way revolves around trust issues. Shekinah is struggling to let go of her partner’s past, especially considering that he has slept with over 2,500 women. She even met one of his ex-girlfriends, and things between them got more complicated. But Sarper assures Shekinah that he’s loyal to her and that he’d never look for another woman.

[Editor’s note: The follow interview contains spoilers for the ending of “The Sixth Sense,” in case you’ve been living in a locked cupboard…]

In an era where Quentin Tarantino locks scripts in a safe to prevent leaks, or Marvel actors sign NDAs after reading already encrypted scripts, it’s hard to imagine how spoiler culture left “The Sixth Sense” unscathed in 1999 when no such clandestine measures existed.

M. Night Shyamalan’s unexpected smash thriller — and at $672 million worldwide unadjusted, you just can’t overstate what a smash “The Sixth Sense” really was — about a tortured soul of a nine-year-old (Haley Joel Osment) who sees the walking dead among us basically jumpstarted the modern twist ending phenomenon. And because of “The Sixth Sense,” it was a fait accompli for thrillers that followed that they necessarily would have a twist ending — including Shyamalan’s own on subsequent films “Unbreakable” and “Signs.” As “The Sixth Sense” turns 25 this month, IndieWire spoke with star...

Stars: Josh Hartnett, Saleka Night Shyamalan, Ariel Donoghue, Alison Pill, Saleka Night Shyamalan | Written and Directed by M. Night Shyamalan

Cooper (Josh Hartnett) takes his daughter Riley (Ariel Donoghue) to a Lady Raven (Saleka Night Shyamalan) concert, hosted at their local arena. While there, Cooper notices an increased police presence, managing to convince a merchandise seller to explain why. The FBI have the arena surrounded to capture local serial killer “The Butcher,” after they found evidence he would be in attendance that night. The problem? Cooper is The Butcher… and he’s got to find a way out.

Okay, so you might have been one of the people sounding off online that the once-great M. Night Shyamalan had given away his infamous twist in the middle of the Trap trailer. But what if the most intriguing part of Trap isn’t even part of the original storyline that we’re introduced to?...

Investigation Discovery presents a chilling episode of Signs of a Psychopath, Young and Deadly, exploring teenage killers and their disturbing actions. This episode focuses on two cases: a vicious machete attack on a mother and daughter, and the cold-blooded murder of a young girl, planned and executed by teens. The programme reveals how, in one […]

Signs of a Psychopath: Young and Deadly...

The trajectory of M. Night Shyamalan's career as a director has had almost as many twists and turns as his movies. After a brief honeymoon period following the massive success of The Sixth Sense, it wasn't long before audiences and critics started to sour on the wunderkind filmmaker once...

In 2005, an episode of Adult Swim animated series “Robot Chicken” featured a segment parodying the films of M. Night Shyamalan, who had then just released critical failure “The Village” the previous year. Titled “The Twist,” the sketch depicts Shyamalan as a screeching jokester with a heavy Indian accent who reacts to everything that happens to him and his family by turning to the camera and exclaiming “What a twist!”

For many people, that sketch sums up Shyamalan’s public persona: He’s a man who loves his twist endings. Born in India and raised in Philadelphia, Shyamalan directed a handful of films before 1999’s “The Sixth Sense,” but it was that cultural phenomenon — and the now legendary twist ending that closes it — that introduced him into the popular consciousness. A macabre drama starring Bruce Willis as a child psychologist working with a young boy (played by Haley Joel Osment) who can communicate with the dead,...

The life story behind writer/director M. Night Shyamalan is unlike that of any other major filmmaker working today. Born in India but brought to the United States when he was only six weeks old, Shyamalan wanted to become a filmmaker ever since he got his first Super 8 camera as a child. He had released two little-seen features when in 1999, he made “The Sixth Sense,” a psychological thriller that was successful beyond his wildest dreams, earning over $672 million and bringing him critical acclaim, including nominations from BAFTA, the Golden Globes, Writers Guild, Directors Guild, as well as two Academy Award nominations.

Shyamalan’s box office roll continued with his next two films, 2000’s “Unbreakable” and “Signs” in 2002. But with 2004’s “The Village,” critics began to turn on the filmmaker, citing their disappointment with his plot twist in that movie, a discontent that continued through 2006’s “Lady in the Water” and 2008’s “The Happening.

The life story behind writer/director M. Night Shyamalan is unlike that of any other major filmmaker working today. Born in India but brought to the United States when he was only six weeks old, Shyamalan wanted to become a filmmaker ever since he got his first Super 8 camera as a child. He had released two little-seen features when in 1999, he made “The Sixth Sense,” a psychological thriller that was successful beyond his wildest dreams, earning over $672 million and bringing him critical acclaim, including nominations from BAFTA, the Golden Globes, Writers Guild, Directors Guild, as well as two Academy Award nominations.

Shyamalan’s box office roll continued with his next two films, 2000’s “Unbreakable” and “Signs” in 2002. But with 2004’s “The Village,” critics began to turn on the filmmaker, citing their disappointment with his plot twist in that movie, a discontent that continued through 2006’s “Lady in the Water” and 2008’s “The Happening.

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You are currently in the middle of the Shyamalanaissance, which is not some kind of B-movie supernatural occurrence, but the return of M. Night Shyamalan to the forefront of filmmaking. After a few big budget flops, this cult-favorite director went back to his low-budget roots for the 2015 found-footage film The Visit, an excellent thriller with a twist that will undoubtedly remind movie viewers of his earlier thriller masterpieces, such as The Sixth Sense and Signs. Since then, Shyamalan has released the surprising slasher film Split and the Unbreakable superhero sequel, Glass, twisty horrors based on books Knock at the Cabin and Old, as well as serial killer thriller Trap.

Not many directors boast as many memorable screen moments as Shyamalan and fewer still continue to put out such consistently enjoyable work after so many years of captivating audiences. Some might say that The Sixth Sense was peak Shyamalan,...

M. Night Shyamalan movies are nothing if not divisive, but it wasn’t always this way. His first three movies, The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable and Signs had Hollywood (infamously) calling him the next Spielberg, but a series of poorly received films almost tanked his reputation for good. Yet, against all odds, he was able to return to form embracing a smaller horror aesthetic, as evidenced in movies such as The Visit and Split. Yet, his movies rarely play to universal acclaim, although those who like them tend to Really like them. Thus, we want to know what you think Shyamalan’s best work is. Let us know by voting in the poll below!

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Trap Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka, Hayley Mills and Alison Pill

Director: M. Night Shyamalan

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What’s Good: The film creates a great atmosphere of tension that combined with the silly dialogue and plot points makes for a fun watch

What’s Bad: The first act meanders a bit, but the short running time makes up for it

Loo Break: The film doesn’t overstay its welcome, so only the first ten minutes of the film feel like a safe space to go to the loon before you start missing vital information.

Watch or Not?: Yes, because, while it might not be theater worthy at times, it is actually a very fun thriller to watch with other people and guess what will happen.

Language: English (with subtitles).

Available On: Theaters

Runtime: 105 Minutes.

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Director M. Night Shyamalan’s latest horror flick, Trap, had a surprising start at the box office after debuting to mixed reviews from critics. The Josh Harnett-starring flick is on track to surpass Shyamalan’s 2021 hit opening weekend numbers.

The filmmaker behind critically acclaimed films such as Sixth Sense, Signs, and Unbreakable failed to recreate the magic with his new film Trap, which was slammed by several critics, including Detroit News, who called it “a silly jumble of half-ideas.” According to the review aggregator website, critics were underwhelmed with the film, scoring a below-average 48%.

However, despite the low critic score, Trap managed a strong start at the box office and is projected to surpass M. Night Shyamalan’s 2021 hit Old’s opening weekend collections. Like Trap, the filmmaker’s last movie also debuted to low scores, scoring 50% on Rt. However, the 2021 film,...

There are plenty of movies that have yet to receive a high-definition release, but I was somewhat surprised to learn that M. Night Shyamalan’s The Village is one of them. Thankfully, Shyamalan is working to rectify that, telling /Film that The Village will finally be receiving a release on Blu-ray and 4K.

“A lot of people keep coming up to me on the street [about The Village],” Shyamalan said. “I’m on it. Yeah, no, that’s my next thing… That’s interesting that you asked — yeah, I’m literally on it right now to get a 4K release.” Hopefully, The Sixth Sense, which also doesn’t have a 4K release, will follow The Village.

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Warning: This article contains major spoilers for "Trap."

M. Night Shyamalan had made a thriving career out of movies that are far more than what initially meets the eye. Unfortunately, this has also resulted in a narrative that tends to water down all of his vast idiosyncrasies into a single, one-size-fits-all label. The filmmaker is now stuck with a reputation for incorporating plot twists into all of his movies ... even if this isn't even very accurate. In fact, an argument can be made that the majority of his movies don't contain twists at all. For every "The Sixth Sense" or "Unbreakable" or "The Village," there are many more straightforward efforts such as "Old," "Knock at the Cabin," and even "Signs." 

Shyamalan's latest, "Trap," initially gave every indication of joining the category of movies that do contain truly shocking twists, what with Josh Hartnett's Cooper being revealed in the various trailers...

This article contains light spoilers for Trap.

It’s no spoiler to say that M. Night Shyamalan makes a cameo appearance in his latest movie Trap. After all, Shyamalan shows up in all of his movies, a tribute to his hero Alfred Hitchcock. But as much as he wants to follow in the footsteps of the master of suspense, Shyamalan has the heart of an ’80s schlockmeister.

For evidence, look no further than Trap. Yes, the film has a Hitchcock-worthy premise, in which suburban dad Cooper (Josh Hartnett) finds the pop concert he’s attending with his pre-teen daughter interrupted by police hunting a serial killer called the Butcher. The problem? Cooper is the Butcher, which audiences learn when he checks in on one of his victims via remote camera.

Trap has its tense moments, but its real fun comes from trashier bits, elements that feel straight out of...

Warning: This article contains major spoilers for "Trap."

There's a popular saying among genre fans that horror and comedy are, essentially, two sides of the same coin. It takes very similar storytelling instincts in order to pull off an effective scare as it does to deliver a genuine laugh: It's all about setups, payoffs, and messing with our expectations. To that end, there's nobody in the business who's proven themselves better suited to that task over the last 25 years than M. Night Shyamalan. With "Trap" (which I reviewed for /Film here), the filmmaker may have found the perfect vehicle to kill these two birds with one stone.

Unless you've been living under a rock since the turn of the century, you likely know exactly the kind of tone to expect from a Shyamalan film. Intentionally stilted dialogue, slightly off-kilter performances, and a recurring tendency to follow up moments of terror...

When it comes to M. Night Shyamalan, it is a career that is one of the most mixed bags in cinematic history. For every Sixth Sense, there is a Lady In The Water. For every Signs, there is a Happening. For every Unbreakable, there is an After Earth. For every Split, there is a Knock At The Cabin.

He started out with Oscar nominations at the beginning of his career, plus comparisons to Hitchcock and Spielberg. But his obsession with out-twisting himself has too often provided disappointments. In the case of his latest, Trap, he writes himself into a corner from which there is no escape, if not for his main character, then at least for himself.

Opening officially tomorrow, but in theaters tonight — where I caught the first show — since the studio, in a rare move these days, did not invite critics to see it ahead of time. I...

As a filmmaker, M. Night Shyamalan has been a household name for 25 years, starting in 1999, when he ruled the end of the summer with “The Sixth Sense.” You can basically divide the Shyamalan oeuvre into four periods. There was the era when he was an A-list visionary who some compared to Spielberg. There was the era when he began to lapse into self-parody, and when the whole notion of the Shyamalan twist ending became less an entertainer’s trademark than a sign of the rut he was in.

There was the period when he left all that behind to reinvent himself as an anonymous sci-fi craftsman. And then there was the comeback era that began with “Split” (2016), his big hit featuring James McAvoy as a chatterbox psycho with multiple-annoying-personality disorder. From that point on, the Shyamalan brand regained a kind of parody of its former luster. People were coming out to see his films again,...