Split

Three teenage girls are abducted by a man with multiple personalities, known to have at least 23 distinct identities. As they try to escape, they realize one of his personalities, 'The Beast,' is far more dangerous than the others. The girls must find a way to survive and outsmart him before he unleashes his true, terrifying nature. The film cleverly interweaves the girls' plight with the man's fractured psyche, exploring themes of trauma and resilience.

Split was a commercial and critical success, praised for its suspenseful storytelling, M. Night Shyamalan's confident direction, and especially James McAvoy's powerhouse performance. While some critics noted familiar Shyamalan tropes, the film was widely regarded as a strong comeback for the director, with Anya Taylor-Joy also receiving significant acclaim for her role. The twist ending was a major talking point, linking it to Shyamalan's earlier film, Unbreakable.

• Praise for James McAvoy's tour-de-force performance.

• Commended for its suspenseful atmosphere and tight direction.

• Appreciated for its connection to the Shyamalan universe.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed Split, with many highlighting James McAvoy's incredible portrayal of multiple personalities as the standout element. Reviewers found the film suspenseful and engaging, appreciating the psychological thriller aspects and the surprising, connective ending.

James McAvoy won a Saturn Award for Best Actor. The film received nominations for Best Horror Film at the Saturn Awards and Best Film at the Empire Awards.

James McAvoy portrayed 9 distinct personalities in the film, and he was given a unique playlist of music for each character to help him get into their mindset.