In rural Pennsylvania in 1897, the small village of
Covington is surrounded by eerie woods that are rumored to be inhabited by
vicious creatures. Afraid of what could happen to them if they went into the
woods, the 60 or so residents remain in the village completely cut off from
anything around them. Only one young man (Joaquin Phoenix) questions the policy
of keeping Covington's citizens completely confined to their village. Also with
Sigourney Weaver, Judy Greer, Bryce Dallas Howard, William Hurt, Adrien Brody,
Brendan Gleeson and Bryce Dallas Howard. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan. [2:00 -
PG-13]