We’re caught in the Shyamalan ‘Trap’ yet again
Movie review: For the second straight year, Night delivers a high-concept horror film that’s undone by poor directorial choices at key moments.
M. Night Shyamalan
We’re caught in the Shyamalan ‘Trap’ yet again
Shyamalan’s ‘Knock at the Cabin’ not worth answering
Movie review: An unpleasant message and flat narrative make this adaptation a misfire, despite a strong Dave Bautista turn.
Shyamalan helms engrossing ‘Servant’ Seasons 1-2 (2019-21)
Frightening Friday (TV review): He’s known as a filmmaker, but “Servant” makes a compelling case that Shyamalan’s skills translate to the TV format.
Making brainy thrillers isn’t getting ‘Old’ for Night
Movie review: Shyamalan has a modest four-film winning streak after his latest “What the heck is happening?” mystery, “Old.”
Shyamalan back on chilling track with ‘The Visit’ (2015)
A Week of Night (Movie review): After a string of widely disliked films, M. Night Shyamalan re-establishes his horror clout with “The Visit.”
‘Last Airbender’ (2010) takes wind out of Night’s sails
A Week of Night (Movie review): This adaptation of a beloved animated series often looks spectacular, but the story and performances are dull.
‘The Happening’ (2008) an accidental pandemic parable
A Week of Night (Movie review): “The Happening” is on no one’s list of the best Shyamalan films, but it does achieve more value through a pandemic lens.
Shyamalan’s ‘Signs’ (2002) is crafty family horror
A Week of Night (Movie review): Writer-director M. Night Shyamalan again displays his knack for turning simple ideas into big scares.
‘The Sixth Sense’ (1999) invigorates meditative horror
A Week of Night (Movie review): “The Sixth Sense” put M. Night Shyamalan on the map, but the film’s quality goes beyond the twist.
‘Unbreakable’ (2000) a rare ‘real-world’ superhero story
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Shyamalan’s hyped follow-up to “The Sixth Sense” is dripping with style as it tells a superhero’s origin story.