The Sixth Sense

M. Night Shyamalan directs this spine tingling thriller about troubled child psychologist Malcolm Crowe and one of his patients: little nine-year old Cole Sear who has the ability to see ghosts and communicate with them. Crowe attempts to nurture Cole's gift, at first seeing it as more of a curse than a blessing. Cole is extremely apprehensive at first, but finally agrees to embrace his ability. Shyamalan portrays a sense of fear, as well as curiosity and insightfulness into the world of the dead. It doesn't fit the common horror film, although it does have scenes that make you start. The plot is anything but predictable and literally keeps you guessing until the end. The film touches on the concept of life and death and what may or may not happen when we pass away. The film uses foreshadows rather brilliantly and gives you just enough information to make guesses, but not the whole idea about what is going to happen next. The film is a classic for a reason and it will continue to be for a long time to come.