"Split" is a fantastic thriller worth every penny.

Rating: 7/10 (26 January 2017)

"He's done awful things to people, and he'll do awful things to you."
This statement is applicable to most of M. Night Shyamalan's recent movies. Making us watch films like "The Happening" and "The Last Airbender" made me skeptical that he would ever make a comeback.
But boy was I wrong! Split is a fantastic movie. McAvoy's performance is nothing short of perfection. Cycling through 9 different personalities is an incredible feat. Anya Tayor-Joy shows promise as the smart, and skilled heroin. Even Betty Buckley (Who plays Kevin's Psychiatrist) did a fine job.
The story is not lacking either. It's compelling, tense, and oh so Shyamalan. As McAvoy cycles through characters, it is exciting to see where this personality will take the story, as well as what it will do with its time "in the light".
And who can write a review without talking about the ending? Of course, this is a spoiler free review, so I won't go into detail, but it is great. Nothing short of great.
The only thing is I would not have marketed this movie as a "horror" film. I know that scared a lot of my friends and family away, so I would've said "psychological thriller" for sure. It falls more into that genre than horror.
But either way, Split is a classic thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat for the whole movie. Congrats M. Night! You did it again.