A gripping ghost story with a stunning finale, the Sixth Sense became a surprise blockbuster shortly after it's release. The film features Oscar-nominated performances by the startlingly intense Osment and the fiercely maternal Collette, as well as a subtle, subdued turn by Willis. Shyamalan directs his intriguing script with almost clinical precision, using carefully framed visuals to create the film's distinctly chilling atmosphere. On the strength of it's pitch-perfect acting and direction, the Sixth Sense has become the most successful thriller of all time.