Zack Sharf Most actors have at least one dud at some point in their career, and for Zooey Deschanel it’s M. Night Shyamalan’s widely mocked 2008 horror movie “The Happening.” The “500 Days of Summer” and “Elf” actor starred opposite Mark Wahlberg in the film, which centers on a group of individuals fighting to survive an outbreak of mysterious mass suicides.
Shyamalan’s notorious twist in the film is that trees are releasing toxins that are causing the deaths.“The director, M. Night Shyamalan – Night – had a strong vision and we were all trying to do what he wanted,” Deschanel recently explained to The Guardian (via IndieWire). “I trusted him, because he’s a great filmmaker.
I didn’t know until I saw the film, but I think he was going for a stylized horror, like ‘The Birds,’ and maybe people didn’t get that.” Deschanel added, “I had a blast working with Night and Mark Wahlberg, but while I’ve done serious drama, I’m not sure I fit with thrillers.
I find most joy in doing comedy.”Wahlberg, Deschanel and Shyamalan have long had to endure the wrath of “The Happening’s” critical beatdown.
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