Few filmmakers have had a career arc quite like M. Night Shyamalan. He shot to fame with The Sixth Sense (1999) and quickly became known as the guy who’d pull the rug out right from under you, just when you thought you had everything figured out.But while the plot twists are often the headline, the real reason his films stand out is because of how he builds to those moments with patience, with precision, and with a distinct sense of mood that feels like no one else’s.What makes Shyamalan’s films unique is their tone—quiet tension, slow pacing, and the unsettling feeling that something’s off. He doesn’t lean on gore or jump scares. Instead, he builds unease through atmosphere, mood, and characters caught between the supernatural and the deeply personal, where fear often comes from within.His camera is still, his dialogue walks a fine line between natural and uncanny, and his storytelling always feels intentional. Every line, pause, and frame points toward a bigger idea—one that usually snaps into focus only in the final moments.So, we ranked all of his best films — full of plot twists and unexpected revelations, as well as the moodiness and suspense we’ve come to expect from his work.But before we dive in, let’s dig into Shyamalan’s style and approach to filmmaking.The Shyamalan Formula: What Makes His Films Unique?Master of the TwistBy now, the “Shyamalan twist” has become a pop-culture phrase. But don’t make the mistake of thinking it’s only about shocking endings. First and foremost,...
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