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2001 · 101 min · PG-13

The Others

Directed by Alejandro Amenábar · Horror, Mystery, Thriller

The Others (2001) is a Horror film, directed by Alejandro Amenábar set during the 1940s. It runs 101 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A haunted house, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of grief & loss, guilt & shame, and madness / loss of sanity play out through unreliable narrator and frame narrative.

Composer
Alejandro Amenábar
Cinematography
Javier Aguirresarobe
Cast
Nicole KidmanAlakina MannJames BentleyFionnula FlanaganChristopher EcclestonEric SykesElaine CassidyKeith Allen

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
RuralIsland
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Premise
Haunted House
Themes
Grief & LossGuilt & ShameMadness / Loss Of Sanity
Structure
Unreliable NarratorFrame Narrative
Tone
BleakMelancholicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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