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The twist? This documentary about M. Night is ALSO a trick. Classic.
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The Buried Secret of M. Night Shyamalan (2004)

meta prankmockumentary madnessHollywood self-mythology

Overview

ComedyDocumentaryScience FictionTV Movie

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.

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Standout Aspects

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.

Best for:Solo: Late night when you want to feel unhinged about movies.·Friends: With that friend who won't stop guessing twist endings.·Rewatch: After you've seen all real Shyamalan films.
Heads up:Triggers: Faked child death themes as narrative device.·Disturbing: Ouija board and occult imagery played straight.
Nathaniel Kahn

Director

Nathaniel Kahn

ReleasedJun 18, 2004
Runtime2h 5m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
Terley Productions

Top Cast

M. Night Shyamalan

M. Night Shyamalan

Self

Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody

Self

Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra

Self

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp

Self

Griffin Newman

Griffin Newman

Teenage Fan

Maggie Kiley

Maggie Kiley

Cecilia Meadows

Peggy Gormley

Peggy Gormley

Nun, Childhood Teacher

Nathaniel Kahn

Nathaniel Kahn

Self

Ilana Levine

Ilana Levine

Publicist

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Sci-Fi Channel aired this as a genuine documentary in 2004, with no disclaimer, fooling viewers and critics alike.

Cultural

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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The Buried Secret of M Night Shyamalan part 1

The Buried Secret of M Night Shyamalan part 1

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