The Happening

In M. Night Shyamalan's 2008 thriller, a sudden and mysterious phenomenon causes people across the Northeastern United States to lose their will to live, triggering mass suicides. Science teacher Elliot Moore flees the spreading event with his wife and a friend's daughter, desperately searching for safety and answers. The film explores the terrifying possibility that nature itself may have turned against humanity.

• M. Night Shyamalan's first R-rated film.
• Mark Wahlberg reportedly talked to plants on set.
• Filmed primarily in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
• Shyamalan cast his daughter in a small role.
• Working title during production was 'The Green Effect'.

• We're packing hot dogs. For the road.
• Why are you eyeing my lemon drink?
• You should feel good that you have a family to run to.
• There appears to be an event happening.
• I'm talking to a plastic plant. I'm still doing it.