The dinner

A young woman, pregnant and on the run, seeks refuge in a secluded, seemingly abandoned house. She soon discovers she is not alone, as the house's mysterious inhabitants have their own dark secrets and a disturbing agenda for their unexpected guest. As the night unfolds, the true nature of her predicament and the house's sinister history are revealed, forcing her to confront a terrifying reality.

The film received largely negative reviews from critics and was a significant box office disappointment, marking a departure from Shyamalan's earlier successes. Audience reception was similarly poor, with many criticizing the plot, pacing, and character development.

• Panned for its convoluted and nonsensical plot.

• Criticized for underdeveloped characters and a lack of suspense.

• Often cited as a major misstep in M. Night Shyamalan's filmography.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's predictability and lack of originality, with many finding the narrative confusing and unsatisfying.

Despite being marketed as a thriller, "The Dinner" was intended by director M. Night Shyamalan to be a departure into more dramatic and psychological territory, a move that was not well-received by critics or audiences.