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The Others
2001 101 min Spain, United States of America, France PG-13 16+
★7.9
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Alejandro Amenábar
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Description
Grace is a woman who lives in an old house kept dark because her two children, Anne and Nicholas, have a rare sensitivity to light. When the family begins to suspect the house is haunted, Grace fights to protect her children at any cost in the face of strange events and disturbing visions.
Budget:
$17M
US Gross:
$96.58M
Worldwide:
$210M
Starring
Nicole Kidman
Actor
Christopher Eccleston
Actor
Fionnula Flanagan
Actor
Awards
Goya Awards 2002
— Best Picture
Goya Awards 2002
— Best Director
Goya Awards 2002
— Best Cinematography
Goya Awards 2002
— Best Picture
Goya Awards 2002
— Best Director
Goya Awards 2002
— Best Cinematography
Saturn Awards 2002
— Best Young Performer
Goya Awards 2002
— Best Original Screenplay
Goya Awards 2002
— Best Debut
Goya Awards 2002
— Best Production Management
Goya Awards 2002
— Best Debut Actress
Saturn Awards 2002
— Best Director
Venice Film Festival 2001
— Golden Lion
Goya Awards 2002
— Best Costume Design
Goya Awards 2002
— Best Film Editing
Goya Awards 2002
— Best Actress
Goya Awards 2002
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Saturn Awards 2002
— Best Actress
Golden Globe 2002
— Best Actress (Drama)
BAFTA 2002
— Best Original Screenplay
Saturn Awards 2002
— Best Horror Film
Goya Awards 2002
— Best Sound
Goya Awards 2002
— Best Production Design
Goya Awards 2002
— Best Visual Effects
Goya Awards 2002
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 2002
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
The Others is widely celebrated as a masterclass in atmospheric psychological horror that relies on sustained dread and tension rather than explicit violence. While a small minority finds the film dull or monotonous, the consensus praises its brilliant twist, immersive gothic setting, and Nicole Kidman’s commanding lead performance.
| Acting | Nicole Kidman delivers a career-defining, layered performance that convincingly portrays the friction between maternal protection and mounting instability. | |
| Production | The film constructs a deeply immersive, claustrophobic atmosphere through its consistent use of shadow, silence, and the oppressive setting of a secluded, sun-deprived manor. | |
| Ending | The narrative payoff is a standout element, providing a resonant and transformative twist that frequently warrants immediate rewatching. | |
| Direction | Director Alejandro Amenábar maintains a high level of tension by prioritizing psychological mystery and sound design over reliance on cheap jump-scares. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the film's visual and narrative intensity are divided; while most find it a chilling, essential experience, some viewers perceive the dark, slow-paced aesthetic as monotonous or dull. |