Split
Though Kevin has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher, there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others. Compelled to abduct three teenage girls led by the willful, observant Casey, Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him — as well as everyone around him — as the walls between his compartments shatter apart.
Why it matters
A tense psychological thriller that probes the fractured mind with a chilling blend of suspense and character study.
- James McAvoy delivers a virtuoso performance, embodying multiple distinct personalities without gimmicks.
- A claustrophobic, slow-burn kidnapping scenario that twists familiar tropes into fresh unease.
- Anchors M. Night Shyamalan’s mid-career resurgence, balancing his signature suspense with a grounded character focus.
- Ideal for fans of character-driven horror-thrillers and those fascinated by dissociative identity disorder’s cinematic portrayal.
Director
6 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
86
Supernatural
20
Creature
18
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
43
Survival
83
Stalking
