Black Swan opens across the U.S. in 2010. After creating a buzz on the film festival circuit, the dark psychological thriller about ballerinas trying to achieve a moment of perfection becomes a surprise box office hit, and despite very divided critical response, is nominated for five Academy Awards with star Natalie Portman winning Best Actress.
This Day in Halloween: The dark psychological thriller "Black Swan" -- starring Natalie Portman -- opens across the U.S. in 2010. / Illustration by Julian Turonis