When a willful young man tries to venture beyond his sequestered Pennsylvania hamlet, his actions set off a chain of chilling incidents that will alter the community forever.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 24 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
So meaningless and distanced in its details that it hardly stands a chance of wooing even the most willing fellow traveler.
– Michael Atkinson,
Village Voice,
3 Aug 2004
rotten:
Another mediocre lunacy from the overrated M. Night Shyamalan.
– Rex Reed,
New York Observer,
5 Aug 2004
rotten:
Shyamalan, far from being a master of suspense, hasn't yet figured out that the shadowy things you glimpse out of the corner of your eye are always scarier than those you're allowed to gaze upon directly.
– Stephanie Zacharek,
Salon.com,
7 Aug 2004
fresh:
For those who just want a good scare, rest assured the best (and worst) of it comes across as Wait Until Dark meets The Blair Witch Project.