M. Night Shyamalan has been a significant presence in the film industry for over two decades now, since the release of his critically acclaimed psychological thriller The Sixth Sense. Ever since then, Shyamalan has become known for his unique style of storytelling and his commitment to creative thought. As one of the most innovative directors working today, he has continued to establish himself despite some of his films receiving mixed reactions from audiences.
In the early days of his career, M. Night Shyamalan's works such as The Last Airbender and Old were movies that could be experienced as standalone stories. However, this changed with the release of Split in 2016. The film starred Bruce Willis, who reprised his role as David Dunn from the film Unbreakable. The surprise appearance of Willis in a post-credit cameo in "Split" hinted that the film was actually a sequel to Unbreakable. The movie centered around James McAvoy's character who has multiple personalities and opens the door to the return of Willis' character in Glass, the final film in the Unbreakable trilogy.
From Sequels to Originals
Despite the success of the "Unbreakable" trilogy, Shyamalan recently told ComicBook.com that he's done with sequels and follow-up projects.
"I probably wouldn't [do another sequel], I enjoy originals too much. I have so many ideas I want to tell. It's just sad to go back. I'd rather challenge and start from scratch with you every time and say, 'Here's a new idea with a new flavor."
Shyamalan's commitment to originality is evident in his latest film, Knock at the Cabin, which was adapted from Paul G. Tremblay's The Cabin at the End of the World. The film stars Dave Bautista, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and Rupert Grint and opened with a strong $14.2 million at the box office in its opening weekend.
It's no secret that Shyamalan's films have a range of twists and turns that leave audiences on the edge of their seats. In addition to creating suspenseful and thought-provoking stories, he has also gained a number of fans for this talent. Despite his success, Shyamalan remains humble and dedicated to his craft, constantly pushing himself to explore original ideas and tell new stories. Shyamalan is still a filmmaker worth keeping an eye on and Knock at the Cabin just shows that he might have even bigger surprises on the horizon.