Fans Think They’ve Spotted a Connection Between Two of M. Night Shyamalan’s Worst Movies

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The “mystery box” strategy is increasingly popular in the entertainment world, where creators design intricate puzzles that keep audiences guessing for years. Notable figures like J.J. Abrams utilize this technique across projects ranging from Lost to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Conversely, some directors who appreciate a good enigma tend to reveal the solution swiftly. M. Night Shyamalan is renowned for his twist endings, a trait that took off after The Sixth Sense in 1999. In fact, most of his films undergo a significant transformation upon rewatching, as it becomes apparent that he planned the twist from the very onset.

Shyamalan, known for sparking many discussions about his movies, is a director who divides opinions. Many of his productions don’t receive critical acclaim; one such example being The Last Airbender, often labeled as one of the worst films from the 21st century. However, there’s a notion circulating that ties together two of Shyamalan’s least successful movies, adding intrigue to them in the process.

The Villains in The Visit May Be More Dangerous Than They Seem

LP Longmire’s notion revolves around the grandparent characters in the 2016 horror movie “The Visit,” which was considered a comeback by M. Night Shyamalan. In this film, siblings Becca and Tyler travel to meet their grandparents for the first time since they were estranged from their mother. Upon arrival, everything appears ordinary, with the grandparents even creating a welcome sign. However, it doesn’t take long before peculiar incidents begin, such as Nana inexplicably vomiting on the floor. Despite trying to overlook their grandparents’ bizarre behavior and focus on the positive, things become increasingly difficult, especially when they are reprimanded for approaching a well on the property.

Longmire thinks Nana might be a mythical creature similar to Story from M. Night Shyamalan’s movie “Lady in the Water”. She’s trying to go back to her realm, and she believes the children can assist her. Unfortunately, Becca and Tyler spoil everything by discovering the shocking truth: Nana and Pop Pop aren’t their grandparents; instead, they are patients who escaped from a mental institution, murdered their real family members, and took their identities. The twist in “The Visit” is already scary, but it becomes even more chilling when Longmire’s theory unfolds further.

The Visit Could Also Feature a Connection to Glass

In this universe created by M. Night Shyamalan, only three films – “Unbreakable”, “Split”, and “Glass” – are definitively connected. These movies revolve around the emergence of metahumans in our world, with David Dunn, played by Bruce Willis, discovering his extraordinary toughness following a train accident. In “Glass”, he confronts Mr. Glass, who harbors an infatuation with superheroes, and battles The Beast in the conclusion to this trilogy. By the finale of “Glass”, it’s revealed that Raven Hill Memorial, where these characters are confined due to their delusions of grandeur, is actually a cover for an organization that targets and eliminates superhumans.

In the world depicted in Glass, it’s likely that there are far more than three individuals possessing special abilities. Longmire suggests that Raven Hill could have apprehended Nana and Pop Pop earlier, but they managed to evade capture and subsequently caused trouble for Becca and Tyler. While there may be some unanswered questions, this theory allows room for Shyamalan’s films to share a connected universe similar to Pixar, where keen-eyed fans can piece together how each movie fits into a cohesive timeline. It’s uncertain if Shyamalan intentionally planned to link Glass, Lady in the Water, and The Visit, but Longmire’s theory isn’t far-fetched given Shyamalan’s penchant for subtly incorporating extensive backstories into his work.

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2025-07-24 01:47