Split

Kevin Wendell Crumb, a man with dissociative identity disorder, abducts three teenage girls. As his multiple personalities emerge, the girls must try to understand and navigate his fractured psyche to escape. One of his personalities, 'The Beast,' is particularly dangerous and displays superhuman abilities.

Split received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for James McAvoy's performance and Shyamalan's direction. It was praised for its tense atmosphere, unexpected twists, and a clever integration into the director's shared cinematic universe. Audiences also responded positively, making it a commercial success.

• James McAvoy delivers a tour-de-force performance, masterfully portraying multiple distinct personalities.

• M. Night Shyamalan returns to form with a suspenseful and thrilling narrative that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

• The film offers a compelling psychological study wrapped in a genre-bending horror thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the impressive acting, particularly James McAvoy's multifaceted role, and the film's suspenseful plot. Many appreciate the unexpected turns and the satisfying connection to a larger narrative universe.

Nominated for Best Feature Film at the Saturn Awards and Best Actor for James McAvoy at the Golden Globe Awards.

During filming, James McAvoy reportedly spent over two hours in makeup and costume each day to transform into each of Kevin's distinct personalities.