From Academy Award-nominated writer, director and modern-day master of suspense M. Night Shyamalan (Nominee: Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, The Sixth Sense, 1999), THE VILLAGE is a riveting, edge-of-your-seat chiller with a stellar ensemble cast. As his isolated, tight-knit community lives in mortal fear of an oppressive evil inhabiting the forbidden woods just beyond their tiny village, one determined man (Joaquin Phoenix) dares to boldly step into the unknown and confront the astonishing truth. With unforgettable performances from stars Sigourney Weaver, William Hurt, Adrien Brody and newcomer Bryce Dallas Howard, this powerful suspense thriller is the must-see hit of the year.