M. Night Shyamalan
Biography: Manoj Nelliyattu —M. Night— Shyamalan, is an American filmmaker and actor. He is known for making original films with contemporary supernatural plots and twist endings. He was born in Mahé, India, and raised in Penn Valley, Pennsylvania. He made his directorial debut in 1992 with his first movie Praying with Anger. His second movie was the comedy-drama film Wide Awake (1998). His most well-received films include the supernatural thriller The Sixth Sense (1999), the superhero thriller Unbreakable (2000), and the science fiction thriller Signs (2002). Afterward, Shyamalan released a series of poorly received but sometimes financially successful movies, including the period-piece thriller The Village (2004), the dark fantasy Lady in the Water (2006), the eco-thriller The Happening (2008), The Last Airbender (2010), and the science fiction film After Earth (2013). Following the financial failure of After Earth, Shyamalan's career was revived with the release of the found-footage horror film The Visit (2015), the psychological thriller Split (2016), and the superhero thriller Glass (2019). Glass is the third and final chapter of his Unbreakable film series, which commenced in 2000. In addition to his directorial work, Shyamalan was a story creator and a producer for the horror film Devil (2010). Shyamalan was also called in for an uncredited rewrite for the teen film She's All That (1999) and also served as a writer for the film Stuart Little (1999). Shyamalan is also known for filming and setting his films in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Most of his commercially successful films were co-produced and released by Walt Disney Studios' Touchstone and Hollywood Pictures and Universal imprints. In 2008, Shyamalan was awarded the Padma Shri by the government of India.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 06, 1970
Deathday: N/A
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Knock at the Cabin
2023-02-01
Knock at the Cabin
Overview: While vacationing at a remote cabin, a young girl and her two fathers are taken hostage by four armed strangers who demand that the family make an unthinkable choice to avert the apocalypse. With limited access to the outside world, the family must decide what they believe before all is lost.
Genres: Horror Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-02-01
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Signs
2002-08-02
Signs
Overview: A family living on a farm finds mysterious crop circles in their fields which suggests something more frightening to come.
Genres: Drama Thriller Science Fiction Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-02
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The Happening
2008-06-11
The Happening
Overview: When a deadly airborne virus threatens to wipe out the northeastern United States, teacher Elliot Moore and his wife Alma flee from contaminated cities into the countryside in a fight to discover the truth. Is it terrorism, the accidental release of some toxic military bio weapon -- or something even more sinister?
Genres: Thriller Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-06-11
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Lady in the Water
2006-07-20
Lady in the Water
Overview: Apartment building superintendent Cleveland Heep rescues what he thinks is a young woman from the pool he maintains. When he discovers that she is actually a character from a bedtime story who is trying to make the journey back to her home, he works with his tenants to protect his new friend from the creatures that are determined to keep her in our world.
Genres: Drama Fantasy Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-07-20
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The Buried Secret of M. Night Shyamalan
2004-06-18
The Buried Secret of M. Night Shyamalan
Overview: Everyone has a skeleton or two in his or her closet, but what about the director behind some of the most successful thrillers ever to hit the silver screen? Could M. Night Shyamalan be hiding a deep, dark secret that drives his macabre cinematic vision? Now viewers will be able to find out firsthand what fuels The Sixth Sense director's seemingly supernatural creativity as filmmakers interview Shyamalan as well as the cast and crew members who have worked most closely with him over the years. Discover the early events that shaped the mind of a future master of suspense in a documentary that is as fascinating as it is revealing.
Genres: Comedy Documentary Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-06-18
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Praying with Anger
1993-09-15
Praying with Anger
Overview: An alienated, Americanized teenager of East Indian heritage is sent back to India where he discovers not only his roots but a lot about himself.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-09-15
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Bruce Willis: Why the Legend Never Dies
2013-03-21
Bruce Willis: Why the Legend Never Dies
Overview: An in-depth look at the life and career of Bruce Willis, featuring never-before-seen photos and videos from the Willis family collection. Narrated by Bruce Willis.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2013-03-21
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In the Mood for Doyle
2007-08-30
In the Mood for Doyle
Overview: Christopher Doyle is one of the best known and most acclaimed directors of photography in world cinema. Born in Australia, he sees himself as an Asian citizen rather than a Westerner. His artistic contribution to the films of Wong Kar-wai, Zhang Jimou and Fruit Chan films, among others, is indisputable. Filmed in DV and Super8, this documentary is a kind of wild and stylized road movie -- from Bangkok to Hong Kong, via New York. The camera follows this eccentric and outrageous artist as he gives us his thoughts on his past and present work. From the recent sets of Invisible Waves by Thailand's Pen ek Ratanaruang, and M. Night Shyamalan's Lady in the Water, to the locations in Hong Kong where he shot some of his most famous pictures, such as In The Mood for Love and Dumplings, Chris Doyle talks about his cinematic fascination for Asian culture.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-08-30
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Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
2005-03-01
Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2005-03-01
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The Village
2004-07-30
The Village
Overview: When a willful young man tries to venture beyond his sequestered Pennsylvania hamlet, his actions set off a chain of chilling incidents that will alter the community forever.
Genres: Drama Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-07-30
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The Sixth Sense
1999-08-06
The Sixth Sense
Overview: Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.
Genres: Mystery Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-08-06
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Unbreakable
2000-11-22
Unbreakable
Overview: An ordinary man makes an extraordinary discovery when a train accident leaves his fellow passengers dead — and him unscathed. The answer to this mystery could lie with the mysterious Elijah Price, a man who suffers from a disease that renders his bones as fragile as glass.
Genres: Thriller Drama Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-11-22
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Trap
2024-07-31
Trap
Overview: A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they're at the center of a dark and sinister event.
Genres: Crime Horror Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-07-31
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Reflections of Lady in the Water
2006-12-19
Reflections of Lady in the Water
Overview: Explores the nature of creativity and collaboration on the making of this very unique story in an earnest and unexpectedly touching manner.
Genres: Documentary Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-19
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Split
2017-01-19
Split
Overview: Though Kevin has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher, there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others. Compelled to abduct three teenage girls led by the willful, observant Casey, Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him — as well as everyone around him — as the walls between his compartments shatter apart.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-01-19
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The Last Airbender
2010-06-30
The Last Airbender
Overview: The story follows the adventures of Aang, a young successor to a long line of Avatars, who must put his childhood ways aside and stop the Fire Nation from enslaving the Water, Earth and Air nations.
Genres: Action Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-06-30
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Hitchcock and Dial M
2004-10-31
Hitchcock and Dial M
Overview: A retrospective look at the brilliance of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Dial M for Murder.'
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-31
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Glass
2019-01-16
Glass
Overview: In a series of escalating encounters, former security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has twenty-four personalities. Meanwhile, the shadowy presence of Elijah Price emerges as an orchestrator who holds secrets critical to both men.
Genres: Thriller Drama Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-01-16
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The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
2009-05-02
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
Overview: After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways in which Jaws has helped to shape popular culture.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-05-02
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Making 'Signs'
2003-01-07
Making 'Signs'
Overview: Nearly every possible aspect of fimmaking used to produce the motion picture Signs (2002) is closely examined here. This serves as a good companion to the film, normally where a commentary track would. Though it does feature a portion of promotional value, it is still very informative and interesting to watch director M. Night Shyamalan at work.
Genres: Documentary Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-07
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The Sixth Sense: The Actors
2000-03-28
The Sixth Sense: The Actors
Overview: A brief feature that showcases various cast members discussing the film.
Genres: Documentary Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-03-28
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Music and Sound Design of 'The Sixth Sense'
2000-03-28
Music and Sound Design of 'The Sixth Sense'
Overview: This making-of piece features Shaymalan and composer James Newton Howard sharing their insights into the film's powerful score and unique sound effects.
Genres: Documentary Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-03-28
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The Sixth Sense: Rules and Clues
2000-03-28
The Sixth Sense: Rules and Clues
Overview: This making-of piece examines the various guiding elements of the story and various aspects of the film that hint to its surprising ending.
Genres: Documentary Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-03-28
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The Sixth Sense: A Conversation with M. Night Shyamalan
2000-03-28
The Sixth Sense: A Conversation with M. Night Shyamalan
Overview: A Conversation with director M. Night Shyamalan discussing the film.
Genres: Documentary Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-03-28
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The Making of 'Split'
2017-04-18
The Making of 'Split'
Overview: A piece in which Shyamalan discusses his growth as a person and a filmmaker, how the film reflects his growth, casting, script secrecy, characters, the film's style, influences (namely It Follows), locations and set design, and budget.
Genres: Documentary Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-04-18
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The Making of 'The Visit'
2016-01-05
The Making of 'The Visit'
Overview: Shyamalan looks back at his career and discusses returning to his roots in The Visit. The piece covers the challenges of the style and creating a "pure" experience, casting, the importance of listening to his inner voice, editing, and making the right movie in the right moment.
Genres: Documentary Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-01-05
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After Earth: A Father's Legacy
2013-10-08
After Earth: A Father's Legacy
Overview: This is a featurette with some behind-the-scenes footage of Will Smith and Jaden Smith on-set
Genres: Documentary Science Fiction Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-10-08
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After Earth: 1,000 Years in 300 Seconds
2013-10-08
After Earth: 1,000 Years in 300 Seconds
Overview: Shows Behind-the-Scenes footage compiled into a montage video clip set to music, with no dialogue.
Genres: Documentary Science Fiction Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-10-08
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Visions of 'The Happening'
2008-10-07
Visions of 'The Happening'
Overview: This making-of features additional background on the original ideas for the film. Shyamalan discusses his initial inspiration to make the ultimate B-movie, but one that morphed into something deeper. The cast and crew discuss the character motivations, the mood of the film, shooting in and around Philadelphia, and more.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-07
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The Happening: A Day for Night
2008-10-07
The Happening: A Day for Night
Overview: This making-of is an interesting, candid look at how the director operates during a typical day during principal photography.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-07
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The Happening: Elements of a Scene
2008-10-07
The Happening: Elements of a Scene
Overview: This making-of is a feature that examines some of the story boarding and Pre-Viz sequences for the film, and moves onto the physical creation of the scene for the film.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-07
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Lady in the Water: A Bedtime Story
2006-12-19
Lady in the Water: A Bedtime Story
Overview: A five-minute reading of Shyamalan's children's book of Lady in the Water.
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-19
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Deconstructing 'The Village'
2005-01-11
Deconstructing 'The Village'
Overview: In this making-of documentary, we see movie snippets, shots from the set, and interviews. We get notes from the crew and cast. We learn about the movie's genesis and development, the choice of time period and setting, finding a location and creating the sets, the flick's visual design and cinematography, working with the actors and bonding on the set, the costumes, problems with the weather, shooting in the woods, casting, the actors' "boot camp", editing and storyboards, audio design, the score, and the movie's creatures.
Genres: Documentary Drama Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-11
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Old
2021-07-21
Old
Overview: A group of families on a tropical holiday discover that the secluded beach where they are staying is somehow causing them to age rapidly – reducing their entire lives into a single day.
Genres: Thriller Mystery Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-07-21
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