The Happening overview

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Synopsis:

Lady in the Water director M. Night Shyamalan puts PG-13 suspense on pause to tell this grim apocalyptic tale about a family fleeing a natural disaster that poses a grave threat to the whole of humanity. Philadelphia high-school science teacher Elliot Moore (Mark Wahlberg) is discussing the disappearance of the bees with his students when the staff is summoned to the theater and briefed about a mysterious event that is currently unfolding in New York City. According to reports, citizens in the vicinity of Central Park have suddenly and inexplicably begun seizing up just before killing themselves by whatever means are at their disposal.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: M. Night Shyamalan
  • Studio: UTV Motion Pictures, Blinding Edge Pictures Production, 20th Century Fox
  • Year: 2008
  • Run Time: 89 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • MPAA Rating: R (for violent and disturbing images)
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Thriller
  • Filmed in: Color
  • Release: 2008 06 13 (USA)

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