Visions of 'The Happening' (2008)

This making-of features additional background on the original ideas for the film. Shyamalan discusses his initial inspiration to make the ultimate B-movie, but one that morphed into something deeper. The cast and crew discuss the character motivations, the mood of the film, shooting in and around Philadelphia, and more.

Cast (6)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

M. Night Shyamalan

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Jose L. Rodriguez

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Barry Mendel

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Sam Mercer

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Zooey Deschanel

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John Leguizamo

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