Spoiler Machine Reviews: The Sixth Sense
Dr. Malcolm Crowe: So, I’m a child psychologist, and I just had a very bad night. I mean, I’m just trying to help kids with their issues, and here I am, haunted by a little boy I couldn’t save. Talk about therapist guilt!
Audience Member: Sounds rough! What happened?
Dr. Malcolm Crowe: Well, one day I meet this kid named Cole Sear, who’s about eight years old and has a big problem. He says he sees dead people. I mean, come on! Who doesn’t want to see a ghost now and then? I thought it was just his imagination, like when I thought my ex-wife was a ghost because she kept haunting my dreams.
Audience Member: Wait, he really sees dead people?
Dr. Malcolm Crowe: Oh yes, and it’s not just any dead people. He sees them everywhere! In his bedroom, at school—you name it! And they all look like they need a good therapist. But instead of setting up a group therapy, I decide to work one-on-one with him, thinking I could redeem myself.
Audience Member: So what does he want? To make friends?
Dr. Malcolm Crowe: Not quite! He just wants to stop being scared out of his wits. Meanwhile, I’m trying to help him, while I’m also dealing with my own issues—like, did I mention my wife? She’s pretty much a ghost in our marriage. I should’ve seen the signs, but I was too busy with Cole.
Audience Member: How does it all end?
Dr. Malcolm Crowe: Well, after a lot of sessions filled with “I see dead people” moments and me trying to play it cool, Cole finally reveals the big twist: he’s not just seeing dead people; they’re actually trying to tell him something! And guess what? They’re not just looking for a therapist; they have unfinished business! Who knew that being a medium involved so much paperwork?
Audience Member: So, did you help him?
Dr. Malcolm Crowe: Sort of! By the end, Cole learns to help these spirits move on by giving them closure, like a ghostly therapist. Meanwhile, I’m still trying to figure out my own life. And here’s the kicker: I find out that I, too, am a ghost! Surprise! I’ve been dead the whole time! Talk about a plot twist! I’m literally having an out-of-body experience while trying to help a kid who sees dead people!
Audience Member: No way! You mean you were dead the entire time?
Dr. Malcolm Crowe: You betcha! It’s like I was in my own therapy session, trying to help a kid while I was just a figment of his imagination. So, I guess my last therapy lesson was: “If you think you’re alive, you might want to check your pulse!”
Audience Member: That’s mind-blowing! Any final thoughts?
Dr. Malcolm Crowe: Just remember, folks: always pay attention to those around you. And if a kid tells you he sees dead people, don’t just roll your eyes—get him a therapist! You might be saving two lives instead of one. And maybe, just maybe, check your own pulse while you’re at it!