The Assassin's Code

A psychiatrist, Dr. Kevin Wendell Crumb, has dissociative identity disorder with 23 personalities, one of whom is the Beast, a superhuman entity. As he abducts three teenage girls, his multiple personalities struggle for control. Meanwhile, one of the kidnapped girls, Casey Cooke, tries to convince Kevin to let them go before the Beast fully emerges.

"The Assassin's Code" received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its ambitious narrative, Shyamalan's directorial style, and the performances, particularly James McAvoy's. However, some found the plot convoluted and the ending divisive. Audiences were largely receptive, appreciating the suspense and the thematic exploration of identity.

• Praised for its intricate plotting and Shyamalan's signature suspenseful direction.
• James McAvoy's tour-de-force performance as multiple personalities is a standout.
• Some critics found the narrative occasionally uneven and the twist ending predictable.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's suspense and the compelling performance by James McAvoy. The unique premise and the connections to previous films were also highlighted as positives, though some viewers felt the plot became overly complicated towards the end.

Nominated for Saturn Awards including Best Actor for James McAvoy. Won several audience choice awards at smaller festivals.

The film serves as a sequel to "Unbreakable" (2000) and "Split" (2016), tying together elements from both movies within a shared universe.