What: The Gift is a Southern Gothic thriller with a noteworthy cast, including Cate Blanchett, Giovanni Ribisi, Greg Kinnear, Hilary Swank, Keanu Reeves, Katie Holmes, Gary Cole, and J.K. Simmons. Director Sam Raimi keeps the whole thing humming with a constant buzz of low-level suspense mixed with dread. Plus, Cate Blanchett basically gives a master class in acting.
Comparable to: Some understated supernatural elements in combination with the suspense might remind you of The Sixth Sense.
Representative quote: "I don't know. I guess I just don't believe there are any great mysteries in life. I kind of figure what you see is what you get."
You might not like it if: You're looking for a thriller with a truly innovative plot.
How to get it: A great last-minute pick for movie-at-home night. It should be readily available to rent/borrow, or you could buy it super-cheap.
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