Years Later, This Gothic Thriller Still Has the Best & Most Celebrated Twist in Genre History

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of its August 10, 2001 release, the Gothic thriller The Others is being highlighted for having one of the most celebrated twists in the horror genre. Written and directed by Alejandro Amenábar and starring Nicole Kidman as Grace Stewart, the film follows Grace and her children—Nicolas (James Bentley) and Anne (Alakina Mann)—as they suspect they’re being haunted. The story takes its defining turn when it’s revealed Grace is actually a ghost, along with her children, after the loss of her husband who fought in World War II. Without that reveal, the film’s impact is framed as far less distinct.