Oh! Socks!
Oh! Socks!

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Oh! Socks!

2015
Movie
21 min
English

A flux of images which transport the audience inside the mind of a guy who has fantasies about other guys. Daily situations and phantasmagorical spaces. An ambiguous trip in between the main character and the audience.

Insights

IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic66/100
Google Users80%
Director: M. Night ShyamalanGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A psychological thriller that follows three teenage girls who are abducted by a man with multiple personalities. As they try to escape, they discover that one of his personalities is the key to their survival. The film delves into the complexities of dissociation and the fight for survival against a fractured mind.

Critical Reception

"Oh! Socks!" received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its intense atmosphere, strong performances, and Shyamalan's return to form. While some found the plot occasionally convoluted, the film's psychological depth and suspense were widely lauded. Audiences were also impressed by the film's twists and turns.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its disturbing psychological tension and strong lead performances.

  • Lauded as a suspenseful return to form for director M. Night Shyamalan.

  • Some critics noted a somewhat predictable plot in its final act.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique premise and the compelling performances, particularly from the lead actors. Many found the movie to be a thrilling and thought-provoking experience, though a few felt the ending could have been more impactful.

Fun Fact

The character of Kevin Wendell Crumb, with his 23 distinct personalities, was developed by Shyamalan to explore the human psyche and the concept of "the broken" as a form of superhuman strength.

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