Much like "The Sixth Sense", how much you know about the film ahead of time will strongly impact how much you enjoy it.

Rating: 8/10 (11 March 2012)

"The Others" is a 'twist film'--one that relies heavily on a twist ending that gives the film a great 'AHAH!' moment. But, if you know about this twist ahead of time, it really negatively impacts your viewing of the film. Unfortunately for me, some idiot talked about the twist and so I avoided watching the film for many years. It's a shame--and folks who do this sort of thing deserve to be tied up and forced to watch every episode of "Three's Company"! The same can be said for those who insist on telling everyone about the twist in "The Sixth Sense"--a film which, fortunately, I was able to watch before some dummy told me the spoilers! Even with the ruined twist, the film is still very good and merits an 8. It's a bit overlong but solid throughout and quite original. I could say more, but I don't want to be one of those jerks that spills the beans!