‘The Sixth Sense’ (nominated for 6 Oscars) is one of my favorite psychological horror films. Recently, I watched this film again and was certain I would have lost some of the awe I had for it. However, it was just as moving, haunting, and beautiful as the first time I saw it. All your worst childhood nightmares are present here: the noises in the attic, the intruder in your house, and that cold breath that gives you goosebumps.
What makes this film so wonderful to watch is the way in which the writer/director M. Night Shyamalan takes his vision and carefully crafts a story that completely engulfs the viewer. As a result, we are treated to a balanced film that taps into a range of emotions: fear, sadness, joy, confusion, and humor thereby complimenting each other. Moreover, the cinematography is stunning with great attention to color.
Bruce Willis gave one of the best performances of his career displaying tender and brooding qualities that we can empathize with. Haley Joel Osment was extraordinary and showed superb maturity as a child actor. Toni Collette is really phenomenal as always and she was fantastic in this film.
In my opinion, this film has one of the best reveals in movie history. The twist is well-planned, constructed, and executed from the first moments of the film. Shyamalan lays out the right amount of clues while keeping a balanced twist that people are unlikely to foresee immediately.
Overall, a wonderful film and Shyamalan’s best in my opinion!