Split 2017
“Kevin has 23 distinct personalities. The 24th is about to be unleashed.”
What is Split?
The film "Split" is a psychological thriller directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 19, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Blinding Edge Pictures, Blumhouse Productions
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Revenue
- $278,454,358
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller
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Overview
The film "Split" is a psychological thriller directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It is about a man who has been diagnosed with a condition where he has multiple distinct personalities. The main character has a significant number of personalities, with 23 being evident to his psychiatrist. A new personality is about to emerge, threatening to dominate the others. The story revolves around the main character's interactions with three teenage girls, whom he has abducted. The girls must find a way to escape before the most dangerous personality takes over. The film features James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Betty Buckley in key roles. It is classified as a horror and thriller film, with a runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes. The film was released in 2017 and is available to stream on Netflix.
Should you watch it?
“A man with twenty-three distinct personalities abducts three teenagers, triggering a desperate struggle for survival.”
- compelling lead performance
- intense psychological premise
- disturbing subject matter
Watch it if you enjoy psychological thrillers that explore the complexities of the human mind.
The film contains intense sequences of abduction and psychological distress.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the film?
A man with twenty-three personalities abducts three teenage girls, leading to a struggle for survival.
Who is the psychiatrist in the story?
Dr. Fletcher is the psychiatrist who treats the protagonist.
Who leads the group of abducted girls?
The group is led by a willful and observant teenager named Casey.
What happens to the personalities?
The walls between the various personalities begin to shatter as a new, dominant personality prepares to emerge.
Is the story focused on multiple personalities?
Yes, the plot centers on a man who has evidenced twenty-three distinct personalities to his doctor.