Signs (2002): Faithlessness
Call Shyamalan R.E.M. because his films are always losing their religion. A major theme in his work is the loss of faith and the fear that comes with not knowing your place in the universe. Nowhere is that more clear than in Signs. It’s about a former priest who grapples with the death of his wife as the world is confronted by the possible existence of aliens. Whether one believes in God or extraterrestrials, believing you’re not alone is a powerful thing to lose.
