A gripping ghost story with a stunning finale the Sixth Sense became a surprise blockbuster shortly after it s release. The film features Oscar-nominated performances by the startlingly intense Osment and the fiercely maternal Collette as well as a subtle subdued turn by Willis. Shyamalan directs his intriguing script with almost clinical precision using carefully framed visuals to create the film s distinctly chilling atmosphere. On the strength of it s pitch-perfect acting and direction the Sixth Sense has become the most successful thriller of all time.