The twist? This documentary about M. Night is ALSO a trick. Classic.
Everyone has a skeleton or two in his or her closet, but what about the director behind some of the most successful thrillers ever to hit the silver screen? Could M. Night Shyamalan be hiding a deep, dark secret that drives his macabre cinematic vision? Now viewers will be able to find out firsthand what fuels The Sixth Sense director's seemingly supernatural creativity as filmmakers interview Shyamalan as well as the cast and crew members who have worked most closely with him over the years. Discover the early events that shaped the mind of a future master of suspense in a documentary that is as fascinating as it is revealing.
Direction
Nathaniel Kahn commits fully to the bit.
Writing
Blurs reality so well you'll Google if it's real.
Acting
Celebrity cameos playing themselves terribly.
Director
Nathaniel Kahn
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sci-Fi Channel aired this as a genuine documentary in 2004, with no disclaimer, fooling viewers and critics alike.
This was made during peak Shyamalan backlash—between Signs and The Village—when his twist reputation had become a cultural punchline.
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