Movie Postmortem

Split (2016) - 23 Personalities, But a Beast Ain't One


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In this episode we review M. Night Shyamalan’s Split (2016), the psychological thriller that brought the director back into the spotlight. James McAvoy gives memorable performance as Kevin Wendell Crumb, a man with 23 personalities.

We talk about how the film handles mental health representation, the balance between thriller and fantasy, and whether the final act pays off the initial setup. Is Split a true ‘Cause for Celebration’ or just another identity crisis? Tune in!

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Movie PostmortemBy Reginald Hill