The movie 'The Happening', a science fiction thriller directed by M. Night Shyamalan, was released in theaters.
Official announcement of the production of 'The Happening' and casting details revealed.
People in Central Park begin to commit mass suicides mysteriously, marking the first signs of the lethal airborne neurotoxin.
Authorities release warnings about the strange incidents and advise caution as the cause remains unknown.
School teacher Elliot Hitchcock, his wife Alma, and their friend Jared begin their journey to escape the spreading airborne toxin.
Elliot and Alma encounter an older woman named Mrs. Jones who warns about the spread of the phenomenon and the dangers ahead.
The group moves from the city into rural farmland where the toxic phenomenon continues to cause suicides among locals.
Michael and Jess, a couple fleeing the outbreak, join Elliot and Alma in their attempt to survive the spreading epidemic.
Scientists and characters realize the deadly airborne toxin is produced naturally by plants as a defense mechanism against humans.
Survivors believe moving away from densely populated areas may help avoid the deadly effects of the toxin as it affects humans.
Several victims die from the toxin-induced suicides at a rest stop Edison passes through, highlighting the uncontrollable spread.
To maximize their chances, the group decides to split and travel different routes to evade the toxic gas.
Michael and Jess both eventually fall victim to the airborne toxin, showing its lethal and fatal nature.
Elliot and Alma find temporary refuge in a remote farmhouse where they wait out the phenomenon’s effects.
After the sudden but mysterious end of the neurotoxin’s effects, survivors start to come out of hiding and reunite.
