The Happening was an eco-thriller film .
Afterwards , Shyamalan released a series of poorly received but sometimes financially successful movies , including the dark fantasy Lady in the Water ( 2006 ) , the eco-thriller The Happening ( 2008 ) , the film adaptation of The Last Airbender ( 2010 ) , and the science fiction film After Earth ( 2013 ) .
M. Night Shyamalan