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- Reflections From the Set (480p, 39:14) features the primary cast members -- Willis, Osment, Collette, Williams, and Wahlberg -- along with director M. Night Shyamalan, for a look at the making of the film. Shaymalan begins the feature by discussing the generic nature of his original draft for the film, and the continued search for finding even one line of material that worked. Shaymalan's insight is the most valuable and interesting, with the cast members supporting his comments but also offering their own insight into the themes of the picture, their character arcs, and in the case of Donnie Wahlberg, the physical and emotional toll of playing in the film. His comments are eye-opening, and in a way inspiring, as he recounts his journey to portray a character with minimal screen time but one that serves as the catalyst for the film.
- Between Two Worlds (480p, 37:21) is an examination of the supernatural featuring noted writer William Peter Blatty (The Exorcist) and various other authorities on the subject. The piece first looks at ghost stories as told in film, beginning with a glimpse at the films Ghost and Praying With Anger, and moving on to director Shyamalan discussing his research on ghosts and the paranormal. These participants share their own stories of paranormal encounters, the purpose ghosts serve, and more.
- Moving Pictures: The Storyboard Process (480p, 14:52) is an in-depth look at M. Night Shyamalan's attention to detail in the story boarding process.
- Music and Sound Design (480p, 6:38) features Shaymalan and composer James Newton Howard sharing their insights into the film's powerful score and unique sound effects.
- Reaching the Audience (480p, 3:31), a feature that showcases various cast and crew members discussing the film's open at theaters, the make-up of the audience it attracted, and more.
- Rules and Clues (480p, 5:59) examines the various guiding elements of the story and various aspects of the film that hint to its surprising ending.
- Three deleted scenes and an alternate ending, both coupled with an introduction from director M. Night Shyamalan. The pieces are presented in 480p standard definition and run a combined 14:55.
- The film's theatrical trailer (480p, 2:18)
- Two television spots (480p, 0:31 and 0:17).
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