Watch The Happening (2008) together, long-distance
psychological drama film · apocalyptic film · supernatural horror film · science fiction horror film · 91 min
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The Happening is a 2008 science fiction thriller film produced, written, and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It stars Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo, and Betty Buckley. The story revolves around an inexplicable natural disaster causing mass suicides. The Happening premiered in New York City on June 10, 2008, and was theatrically released in the United States by 20th Century Fox on June 13. It was a box-office success, grossing $163 million worldwide against a budget of up to $60 million. The film received negative reviews upon release, with criticism of its acting, characters, writing, and Shyamalan's direction. However, it earned some reappraisal by those who viewed it as a "B movie", as Shyamalan intended, noting its usage of classic tropes.
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Each of you opens The Happening on your own account. Herae keeps the two players in sync, so a pause or a skip happens for both of you, and puts a video call in the corner of the film so you can see each other react.
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