Shyamalan Settles Signs Debate: They're Aliens, Not Demons
M. Night Shyamalan confirmed at Beyond Fest that the creatures in Signs are aliens, not demons, putting a long-running fan theory to rest.
M. Night Shyamalan has finally addressed one of the most persistent fan theories about his film Signs. Speaking with Collider's Steve Weintraub at Beyond Fest at American Cinematheque, the director confirmed that the invaders in the movie are aliens, not demons.
The theory has circulated among fans for years, fueled by the film's heavy themes of faith and loss. Signs follows Graham Hess, a grieving former pastor played by Mel Gibson, as he and his family confront an alien invasion.
The film reveals that the creatures' weakness is water, a detail that has been woven into the demon interpretation by some viewers. Shyamalan's comments at the festival put that reading to rest.
Shyamalan is known for films with twist endings, including The Sixth Sense, in which Bruce Willis's character had been dead the entire time, and Unbreakable, which hinges on Elijah Price's belief in superpowered beings. More recently, Knock at the Cabin centered on a group's faith in a higher purpose to stop an apocalypse.
Quick answers
Are the aliens in Signs actually demons?
No. M. Night Shyamalan confirmed that they are aliens, not demons.
Where did Shyamalan make this confirmation?
He confirmed it during a conversation with Collider's Steve Weintraub at Beyond Fest at American Cinematheque.