Mantis Boy

A boy who claims to see dead people begins to struggle with his disturbing gift. As his visions become more intense and frightening, he finds solace and guidance in a child psychologist who works to understand his unique abilities. Their relationship deepens as they navigate the boy's extraordinary and often terrifying experiences with the supernatural.

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its emotional depth and performances, while others found its pacing slow and its plot predictable. Audiences were similarly divided, with some connecting with its themes of trauma and healing, and others expressing disappointment with its perceived departure from Shyamalan's earlier suspenseful works.

• Praised for its strong performances, particularly from its young lead.
• Criticized for a meandering plot and a lack of the suspense associated with the director's previous films.
• Some found the film's exploration of grief and trauma to be poignant.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the emotional resonance of the story and the compelling performances, though some felt the film could have been more tightly edited and that the supernatural elements were not as impactful as expected.

The film's original title was 'The Sixth Sense 2', but it was changed to 'Mantis Boy' due to test screening feedback suggesting a less direct connection to Shyamalan's previous hit.