The Visit

Two estranged siblings, Becca and Tyler, are sent to their maternal grandparents' remote Pennsylvania farm for a week-long stay. Initially excited to meet their grandparents for the first time, their enthusiasm quickly turns to terror as they discover a horrifying secret about the elderly couple. The children must find a way to escape the farm and their increasingly deranged grandparents before they become victims of their sinister games.

The Visit received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its effective blend of horror and dark humor, as well as Shyamalan's return to form. While some found the found-footage style slightly overused, the performances, particularly from the young leads, were widely commended. Audiences also responded well to the film's suspense and Shyamalan's signature twists.

• Praised for its effective suspense and Shyamalan's renewed sense of direction.

• The found-footage style, while sometimes criticized, contributes to the film's unsettling atmosphere.

• Strong performances from the young cast are a highlight.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and the unsettling nature of the grandparents. Many felt it was a return to form for director M. Night Shyamalan, offering genuine scares and a satisfying, albeit dark, conclusion.

M. Night Shyamalan reportedly offered the role of Nana to the late actress Deanna Durbin, who had retired from acting decades prior. When she declined, he wrote the role for Deanna Dunagan.