A very suspenseful movie with many plot twists

Rating: 8/10 (25 November 2012)

The Others is a psychological horror film about a family being afraid of what is inside their house. Grace Stewart (Nicole Kidman) has two children who cannot be exposed to sunlight due to their medical condition. Because of her children's medical condition, Grace has strict rules that the children and the three newly hired servants must follow. Strange things begin to happen in the house, such as footsteps, thuds, and noises coming from empty rooms. Anne (Alakina Mann), the daughter of Grace, informs her mother that there are other people in the house, but her mother does not believe her. In the end, the true ghosts of the movie were the main characters themselves. Grace, Grace's children, and the servants are haunting a family in that very house.
The Others is a very good horror film. From the beginning to the end, The Others will keep the audience guessing what will happen next. There are many plot twists throughout the movie so the audience never expects what will happen next. The ending of the movie has a plot twist, which makes the audience think. Because of the ending, the audience now knows why everything happened. The whole movie ties together and doesn't leave the audience confused.
It is dull at times, however, each scene is very suspenseful. Suspense is what makes The Others such a good movie. Also, the mechanics of the film are flawless. Music plays into the suspense the audience feels. It is very eerie, and keeps the audience alert and on their toes. Each scene has perfect lighting. The lighting adds mystery to the movie since no one knows what's going to appear. The ending of the movie is a plot twist. Grace, her family, and the servants are really haunting the family living in that house. By including this scene, the audience understands what has been happening the whole movie. Everything comes together in the end making the audience satisfied with what they have watched.