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The Sixth Sense is M. Night Shyamalan's screenplay for the 1999 supernatural thriller he also directed. It follows child psychologist Malcolm Crowe as he works with Cole Sear, a boy who says he can see dead people, and uses their developing relationship to examine grief, secrecy, fear, and the need for emotional reconciliation. The screenplay received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
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Who wrote The Sixth Sense screenplay?
M. Night Shyamalan wrote and directed the 1999 supernatural thriller. Bruce Willis plays child psychologist Malcolm Crowe, who works with Cole Sear, a boy who says he sees dead people.
What does Cole Sear see in The Sixth Sense?
Cole sees and communicates with ghosts who appear to him in Philadelphia. His ability creates the screenplay's supernatural mystery and makes him fearful of revealing what is happening.
Who is Malcolm Crowe in The Sixth Sense?
Malcolm Crowe is a child psychologist trying to help Cole after failing to reach an earlier patient. His investigation into Cole's experiences is connected to the film's central twist about Malcolm's own situation.
Was The Sixth Sense screenplay nominated for an Oscar?
Yes, M. Night Shyamalan received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for the 1999 film. The Sixth Sense received six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.
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