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“Split” is an atmospheric and tense psychological thriller, featuring excellent acting by James McAvoy and an unconventional plot. The film looks literally in one breath.
Three schoolgirls are kidnapped by a stranger from a crowded parking lot, and this happened in broad daylight. The girls woke up indoors. It turns out that in the soul of their kidnapper there are many personalities. They replace each other, visit a psychotherapist, work – and from time to time remind the captive schoolgirls that another personality, which is the pinnacle of evolution, should soon appear.
Consider a list of 10 breathtaking films similar to Split.
10 Alarm call (2013)
911 operator Jordan Turner receives a call from Leah Templeton, a teenage girl. There was an intruder in her house. Jordan advises the victim to hide somewhere, and then the call is cut off. The heroine decides to call the girl back. Because of this call, the location of the girl was revealed to the maniac. As a result, events unfold in a very sad way.
After a while, Jordan finds out about this maniac again, and she has a chance to neutralize him.
motion picture “Emergency call” features some pretty frightening scenes, great acting, an atmosphere of tension that doesn’t let up until the very end.
9. Maniac (2012)
In Los Angeles, the streets seem safe and calm, but this impression is deceptive. The maniac, who scalps his victims, again begins to commit terrible murders.
At night, Frank is a violent criminal who only attacks females. During the day, he works in a workshop where mannequins are restored.
Frank’s life ceases to be measured when he meets Anna, a young photographer. The girl’s thoughts are busy with the upcoming exhibition, and she needs help. The relationship of the main characters is developing, and it is now very difficult for a maniac to choose between true love and a killer instinct.
“Maniac” is an emotional and unforgettable film with a wonderful sound and visual design.
8. Get Out (2017)
A young man from New York, who is fond of photography, could not even imagine what the acquaintance with the members of the family of his beloved would turn out to be. Her parents belong to the elite and live in a secluded house outside the city. If the main character could have known in advance why he was invited to visit, he would never have gone.
“Away” is a social satire that not only entertains well, but also makes you think about issues related to racial conflicts. This is a very high-quality film, which organically combines funny and scary.
7. Gothic (2003)
“Gothic” – a film about a woman psychiatrist Miranda Gray. Together with her husband, she works in a hospital for insane criminals. Then the main character, quite suddenly for herself, turns out to be a patient of this very psychiatric hospital.
Miranda is accused of committing a brutal murder, but the woman cannot remember anything about it. Trying to understand what is happening, the new patient is faced with something inexplicable, mystical.
The film maintains a balance between mysticism and reality. It is interesting, exciting – and at the same time very easy to look at. There is a lot of genuine fear, longing and pain in it, wonderfully conveyed by the actors.
6. Visit (2015)
She ran away from her parents’ house a long time ago and has since tried not to think about it. Now she already has her own teenage children: Tyler and Becca. One day, grandparents, whom the children had never seen before, invite them to visit. Everyone agrees.
Becca dreams of making films and decides to create a film about the trip: for this she is going to shoot everything that happens around her. At first, the elderly relatives seem very nice, hospitable and adequate, but then the brother and sister begin to notice that something strange is happening with the grandparents.
In film “Visit” very creepy atmosphere, but at the same time events are served almost in a comedic way. This picture will appeal to those who love unexpected plot twists.
5. Pet (2016)
Seth leads a rather boring life, he works at an animal shelter. One day, the protagonist meets Holly: a girl who liked him very much at school.
Seth becomes obsessed with his beloved, haunts her. He invites the girl on a date, but over and over again gets rejected. As a result, the guy comes to a rather extreme solution to the problem: he breaks into Holly’s house, puts her to sleep, takes her to his work and locks her in a cage. After that, she definitely won’t be able to avoid dates with such a persistent boyfriend.
At first it may seem that the plot of the film “Pet” quite banal, but it’s not true at all. Toward the end, it becomes unclear who is the pet and who is the owner.
4. Halloween (2018)
Evil will constantly return, and it is impossible to control it. However, it is possible to destroy it for a while, burn it, shoot it, but after that it will still not go anywhere and will return.
Michael Myers still has things to do, and he’s coming to commit murder again. Survivor after meeting with a maniac Laurie Strode completely changed her life, but she never managed to get rid of her fears associated with the events that took place many years ago. And Michael does not forget his victim.
The continuation of the old story does not disappoint, “Halloween” 2018 is impressive and scary at the most unexpected moments.
3. Morgan (2016)
An incident occurred in a remote laboratory and a risk management specialist was sent to investigate. Lee Weathers needs to find out what happened and assess the losses.
She learns about the creation of Morgan, a specimen of a human hybrid. This creature is only a few years old, but it has the appearance of a fairly adult girl. Morgan is rapidly progressing in mental and physical development.
Some members of the team treat Morgan as a person, feel affection for her, but Weathers does not share their enthusiasm, calls the creature “it”.
“Morgan” – a film that perfectly reveals the Pygmalion effect, when researchers believe too much in their theories, ignoring the real state of affairs.
2. Glass (2019)
David Dunn is looking for a meeting with the Beast, who again kills girls and has fantastic powers. As a result, he finds Kevin Crumb.
However, the decisive battle does not have time to take place: the heroes end up in a mental hospital. Elijah Price is already there: a fragile person who once caused a train wreck, after which David managed to survive.
“Glass” is a very solid film that tells about how important it is to find yourself in this faceless gray world.
1. Don’t Breathe (2015)
Robbers break into the house of a blind old man living alone. They want to find money from him, which, according to rumors, is stored somewhere in a safe place.
It may seem that it will be very easy to rob a helpless person, but the attackers do not succeed. The pursued became the hunter. In addition, the old man keeps a very terrible secret.
“Don’t Breathe” – a thriller that does not let the viewer go for a second. This is a very dynamic, hard film with wonderful acting actors.