I don’t know about you guys, but I’m really looking forward to seeing what M. Night Shyamalan has in store for us when The Happening is released on Friday, June 13th. For once the ambiguous trailering in which you’re told pretty much nothing is actually working in the film’s favor, at least for me.
Yahoo! Movies just posted an extended clip from The Happening with an intro by Shyamalan himself, discussing the origin of the film and why he decided to try his hand at an R-rated movie. Since the man’s probably pretty out of touch with the online horror community, this might be the only bit like this we see from him. Or maybe they want to make sure it’s seen by as many eyeballs as possible.
Lend your eyeballs to The Happening clip right here, and visit the official Happening site for more when you’re done!
Discuss what you think is happening in the Dread Central forums!
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 7:14am.
I'll see this. Unbreakable is one of the most beautiful, saddest movies and Signs is a believable family-dynamic picture if you look past the God and aliens afraid of water aspects (if that stuff bothers you, which it didn't bother me I just took it for what it was)
That being said, I'll give it a shot. Worst thing that happens is that it's not good and I shrug and put the DVD on my shelf next to my only once watched Lady in the Water.
Submitted by thedudeabides on Sat, 05/17/2008 - 12:36pm.
That pooch must be gettin' pretty sore by now...
Submitted by frank_dracman on Sat, 05/17/2008 - 1:17am.
The idea is actually pretty good. I remember reading a synopsis of it when he was (having a lot of trouble) shopping the script around last year. But, it looks like he's gone and screwed the pooch again.
Submitted by Dr Malachi Constant on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 11:55pm.
I am kind of getting stuck in the middle here. Some of the acting is OK, some of it's awful. The idea (don't want to spoil it) could make for a very kick ass movie, but I have a feeling the overall message may get pounded into our heads.
Submitted by Kryten Syxx on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 11:13pm.
What a twist!
Submitted by Doc Block on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 10:58pm.
This movie looks absolutely horrible. In this clip, did anyone notice the awful acting and the overbearing music?
Submitted by Hunter1006 on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 8:59pm.
I'll watch this one like I watch the rest of Shamalamadingdong's stupid movies: while playing computer games only to glance up and roll my eyes at some ridiculous "twist". The blind chick can find her way all across a forest and over a wall and not get lost? Whatever...
Submitted by frank_dracman on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 7:17pm.
Cool guy? Are we suddenly in the fifties?
Well, you can imagine how much sleep I'll lose by your response, but I'll get through.
Stay home and I'll let you know what happens in "The Happening."
Heh, I said happen twice. Hyuk.
Submitted by Terminal on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 7:13pm.
I swear to God, Terminal ... sometimes, I almost think you're a cool guy. Then, you say something like that.
Submitted by Dr Malachi Constant on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 7:01pm.
"I don't think anybody is."
Speak for yourself, I can't wait to see this.
Submitted by Terminal on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 6:51pm.
Lady in the Water was so magically magical, I wanted to bash in a kitten's head with my heel.
Submitted by Sirand on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 6:32pm.
No, I genuinely am. I can't wait to see it... even though I get a sinking sensation I will be let down.
Again.
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 4:37pm.
I'll see it for Wahlberg. He brings a real likability and everyman feel to every role he plays.
Submitted by The Woman In Black on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 4:29pm.
I don't think anybody is. The only reason I'd even consider seeing this flick is Zooey Deschanel ... and, even then, I'd probably wait until it came on HBO.
Submitted by Dr Malachi Constant on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 3:54pm.
I’m really NOT looking forward to seeing what M. Night Shyamalan has in store for us...
Submitted by PelusaMG on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 12:24pm.