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201710 minPG-13doc-short

6.4/ 10(17 ratings)• TMDB

The Making of 'Split'

201710 minPG-13doc-short

6.4/ 10(17 ratings)• TMDB

Ten minutes feature M. Night Shyamalan discussing his growth as a filmmaker, casting choices, and influences like the film It Follows.

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Laurent Bouzereau

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Ten minutes feature M. Night Shyamalan discussing his growth as a filmmaker, casting choices, and influences like the film It Follows.

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Laurent Bouzereau

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M. Night Shyamalan discusses his development as a filmmaker in "The Making of 'Split.'" He details the casting process, script secrecy, and character development. Shyamalan mentions setting locations and the film's influences, notably "It Follows." The documentary also covers the film's style and set design. It runs for 10 minutes and was released in 2017.

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