A young boy struggling with frightening experiences crosses paths with a compassionate professional determined to help him make sense of a world that no one else seems to understand. As their lives become increasingly intertwined, long-buried fears and unanswered questions begin to surface. What follows is an emotional mystery that keeps you guessing while quietly building toward one of cinema’s most unforgettable finales. Next week, we’re reviewing a supernatural thriller about fear, loss, and the things we refuse to see.

• Year: 1999
• Budget: About $40 million
• Box Office: About $673 million worldwide
• Awards: Nominated for 6 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor (Haley Joel Osment), and Best Supporting Actress (Toni Collette)
• Fun Facts: The film was written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan and became his breakthrough hit. Bruce Willis accepted a reduced salary in exchange for a share of the film’s profits, a deal that paid off enormously after its massive box office success. The movie earned widespread acclaim for its emotional storytelling and twist ending, becoming one of the defining psychological thrillers of the 1990s.