Gritty and scary

Rating: 8/10 (4 July 2018)

The title SPLIT refers to the main character's split (or multiple) personalities, and we watch him go back and forth between several of them as he slowly torments and frightens three teenage girls he has kidnapped.
What is different in this film than in other M. Night Shyamalan films is that we are immediately thrown into the tension and fear of the story, instead of having to wait until the end for the anticipated plot twist. This movie is also less refined and more raw than the director's previous films, and is far better than his most recent effort previously (2015's THE VISIT).
James McAvoy plays the main character, and his acting is incredible as he transforms into several of the personalities. A very enjoyable thriller.