The Others (2001)

The Others

The Others is a slow-burning, atmospheric gothic thriller set in an isolated Jersey mansion near the end of World War II. Nicole Kidman plays Grace, a tense, devout mother who keeps her two photosensitive children hidden behind heavy curtains and strict household rules. When three mysterious servants arrive, small disturbances — footsteps, whispered noises, disappearing objects — begin to escalate, and the movie trades on mounting dread, shadowy cinematography, and claustrophobic silence rather than gore. Viewers will feel drawn into a carefully controlled world of suspicion and religious ritual, sensing the pressure build as Grace’s grip on reality loosens and unsettling mysteries accumulate. The film delivers psychological chills, a pervasive sense of unease, and a powerful, unexpected revelation that recontextualizes everything you’ve seen. Fans of moody, suspenseful ghost stories and twist-driven mysteries will find it engrossing and haunting.

Actors: Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Fionnula Flanagan

Director: Alejandro Amenábar

Runtime: 101 min

Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Filmaffinity Rating 7.5 /10 Metacritic Rating 74 /100 IMDB Rating 7.6 /10 Bmoat Rating 7.5 /10