It, retroactively known as it chapter one, is a 2017 american supernatural horror film based on stephen kings 1986 novel of the same name. In a clear attempt to slough off the stiff prequelness of the xmen series, james mcavoy plays kevin, a man whos. After three girls are kidnapped by a man with 24 distinct personalities they must find some of the different personalities that can help them while running away and staying alive from the others. It is the first film in the it film series as well as being the second adaptation following tommy lee wallaces 1990 miniseries. Jan 21, 2017 the big twist comes after the plot has been resolved and even a split title card comes on screen. Theres a dripfeed of information about the main plot, a frankly haunting background to one of the main characters and, without a hint of hyperbole, arguably the best twist that. In movie split, kevins dad is said to have left on a train and never return.
Split begins with the sudden abduction of casey anya taylorjoy, fresh off a memorable performance in last years the witch and her two teenage friends from a mall parking lot. Produced by new line cinema, katzsmith productions, lin pictures, vertigo entertainment, and distributed by warner bros. You do not want to miss this fantastic new horror thriller from m. New movie split explores real psychological disorder. Three girls are kidnapped by a man with a diagnosed 23 distinct personalities. Split 2017 synopsis favorite movie button overview. Split is a 2016 american psychological horrorthriller film written and directed by m. As a mental health writer, someone who lives with mental illness, a certified counselor and author of a novel twentyfour shadows published by apprentice house press about dissociative identity disorder did, i was highly curious about this new movie. Three girls are kidnapped by a man with a diagnosed 23 distinct. Jan 16, 2017 with split, he returns to night classic mode. They soon learn that their captor has multiplepersonality disorder, forcing them to plot their escape without ever knowing which of his 23 personas young or old, male or female, benign or monstrous they will confront on the way out. Lol the ending tho he did awful things to people, and hell do awful things to you. After the bigbudget debacles after earth and the last airbender, youd have been forgiven for never committing to another shyamalan film again.
Split was released on digital hd on april 4, 2017, and bluray, dvd, and ondemand on april 18, 2017, by universal. The movie begins with three girls, best friends claire haley lu richardson and marcia jessica sula accompanied by outsider casey anya taylorjoy, being drugged and kidnapped by a man. And, like most screen portrayals of the disorder, it. Our job was to make split a great psychological thriller with supernatural overtones. Split plot summary english movie news times of india. The film is a supervillain origin story set in the unbreakable universe and is the second installment in the trilogy. Published on jan 19, 2017 split is a new thriller from director m. In particular james mcavoy, who is both comforting and one of the scariest people ever. They must try to escape before the apparent emergence of a frightful new 24th. Though kevin has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist, dr. Read her answers to our movie love questionnaire here. As they are held captive, a final personality the beast begins to materialize.
The first, which is the throughline for the film, follows the abduction of three teenage girls at the hands of mcavoys tormented personalities. M night shyamalans new movie, split, stars james mcavoy as a character with 23 different personalities. Kevin, a man with at least 23 different personalities, is compelled to abduct three teenage girls. Deciphering the bizarre twist ending of split the atlantic. With james mcavoy, anya taylorjoy, haley lu richardson, jessica sula. Split plot summary casey is sitting in a restaurant looking outside hopelessly. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including xxx 3. This article spoils the entire plot, and twist ending, of split. Fletcher, there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others. Night shyamalan returns with an original thriller that delves into the mysterious recesses of one mans fractured, gifted mind. The film was theatrically released on january 20, 2017, in the united states, united kingdom and canada. It also screened at the afi fest on november 15, 2016. Also a quick summary of unbreakable to explain why bruce willis was there in that last scene. Unbreakable is a superhero movie, signs an alien invasion film.
Heres everything you need to know about what happens at the. The movie split premiered in theaters across the u. The big twist comes after the plot has been resolved and even a split title card comes on screen. Night shyamalans new film ends on a typically surprising noteand theres a lot to unpack about its wider implications.
Split pits a trio of teenage girls anya taylorjoy, haley lu richardson, and jessica sula against their kidnapper james mcavoy, a man with dissociative identity disorder did. Find out whats playing at your local movie theatre at canadas longest running online movie resource. The film is a supervillain origin story set in the unbreakable universe and is the second. Split 2016 james mcavoy at an event for split 2016 james mcavoy in split 2016 betty.
Night shyamalan famously entered a massive slump in the naughties, following up his success on films like the sixth sense and unbreakable with a series of critical duds that include lady in the water, the happening and the last airbender. The return of xander cage, the founder and the red turtle. Split is twisty, weird, and a great guide to writer. Jan 19, 2017 split pits a trio of teenage girls anya taylorjoy, haley lu richardson, and jessica sula against their kidnapper james mcavoy, a man with dissociative identity disorder did. And, like most screen portrayals of the disorder, it is seen as dangerous and violent. Jan 12, 2017 m night shyamalans new movie, split, stars james mcavoy as a character with 23 different personalities. Split was released in 2017 on friday, january 20, 2017 in nationwide movie theaters. Could it be that kevins dad was one of the 1 passengers who died back then. But i am delighted to report that split is the movie that may change your mind. The film stars james mcavoy, anya taylorjoy and betty buckley, and follows kevin wendell crumb, a man with 23 different personalities who kidnaps and imprisons three teenage. A detailed plot analysis and explanation of the film split. Fletcher betty buckley, there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others. Claire asks her father why he invited her because she is.
Night shyamalan on allmovie an outing takes a sinister turn for three teenage. Split is a highly effective, nerveshredding horror movie that makes the most of its claustrophobic setting, familiar setup and psychological gimmicks show more. Fletchers evidence for believing these claims is discussed at length in the movie and introduced into various plot segments, suggesting, for instance, that some personalities are stronger physically, have different levels of cholesterol, and on and on the details go. Usually when a character talks to a shrink its because the screenwriter couldnt find a more elegant way to. Night shyamalan creation in recent memory, as anchored by a great performance or, rather, performances by james mcavoy an outsider at her high school, casey cook anya taylorjoy is begrudgingly invited to a birthday party by one of her peers, claire benoit haley lu richardson and ends up having to get a ride home afterwards, with claire and her best friend marcia. Split is a taut and gristly creation, and was coproduced. Night shyamalan returning resoundingly to thrilling form. While the mental divisions of those with dissociative identity. Split is twisty, weird, and a great guide to writerdirector. Jan 20, 2017 still, this is an amazing shyamalan movie with absolutely brilliant performances by everyone. Split 2017 feeling that she is losing her identity to her overpowering husband morgan spector, a young actress amy ferguson tries to lay claim to her own darkness and sexuality. Split 2017 rated pg for disturbing thematic content and behavior, violence and some language.
Split the movies portrayal of dissociative identity. James mcavoy plays 23 characters in one in psychological thriller. Well, hes a lot of people rolled up into one literally. Jan 19, 2017 split is spread out across three narratives. Claire asks her father why he invited her because she is not. The film has been referred to as the first supervillain origin story. Though kevin james mcavoy has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist, dr. Heres everything you need to know about what happens at the end, including all of the. Serving up a crackling good story that amazingly doesnt demonize mental.
Night shyamalan, as well as the second collaboration between shyamalan and lowbudget horrorthriller specialist blumhouse productions paranormal activity, insidious, the purge after the visit. We then cut to a diner where a tv news report tells patrons about the events weve just. Split represents something of a return to form or formula for its writer and director, m. Split is a 2016 american psychological horror thriller film and the second installment in the. New movie split explores real psychological disorder the. Jan 20, 2017 shyamalans movies always have complicated endings that leave you with boundless questions and lots to discuss and split may be the most overwhelming one yet. Though kevin james mcavoy has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist, there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate the others. Split is the latest original dramathriller written and directed by m.
Actor james mcavoy poses during a photo call for the movie split in milan, italy on wednesday, jan. Is it possible that kevins father left on the same train which had david dunn bruce willis traveling in. Split 2017 allmovie movies and films database movie. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. Jan 19, 2017 split represents something of a return to form or formula for its writer and director, m. Following the outright failure of after earth, however, shyamalan did some course. Split was released on digital hd on april 4, 2017, and bluray, dvd, and ondemand on april 18, 2017, by universal pictures home entertainment. Night shyamalan returns to the captivating grip of the sixth sense, unbreakable and signs with split, an original thriller that delves into the. Split is a psychological horror thriller film based on the true story of billy. Jan 19, 2017 published on jan 19, 2017 split is a new thriller from director m. Jan 20, 2017 kevin, a man with at least 23 different personalities, is compelled to abduct three teenage girls. While the mental divisions of those with dissociative identity disorder have long fascinated and eluded science, it is believed that some can also manifest unique physical attributes for each personality, a cognitive and physiological prism within a single being. We werent worrying about the tag movie lingo for a short scene at the very end of a film. Split had its world premiere at fantastic fest on september 26, 2016.
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