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The Happening

The Happening

Sci-FiThriller
2008, Movie, 1h 30min
When a deadly airborne virus threatens to wipe out the northeastern United States, teacher Elliot Moore and his wife Alma flee from contaminated cities into the countryside in a fight to discover the truth. Is it terrorism, the accidental release of some toxic military bio weapon -- or something even more sinister?
Country: India,United States
Cast:
M. Night Shyamalan,
John Leguizamo,
Mark Wahlberg,
Zooey Deschanel
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M. Night Shyamalan
As Joey (voice)
John Leguizamo
As Julian
Mark Wahlberg
As Elliot Moore
Zooey Deschanel
As Alma Moore
Alan Ruck
As Principal
Brian Anthony Wilson
As Arguing Man in Crowd
Frank Collison
As Nursery Owner

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A mysterious and deadly phenomenon is sweeping across the northeastern United States, causing widespread panic and suicides. Elliot Moore, a high school science teacher, is determined to protect his family from the unknown threat. As they flee from contaminated cities into the countryside, Elliot discovers a shocking truth about what's happening. But is it already too late? Can they escape the apocalyptic chaos that threatens to consume them all?

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You can stream The Happening on: Amazon Store

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The Happening was released in theaters on June 13, 2009.

 

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