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Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan, known professionally as M. Night Shyamalan, is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter of Indian descent. Born in Mahé, India, and raised in Penn Valley, Pennsylvania, Shyamalan has become one of the most recognizable (and polarizing) names in modern cinema, best known for his supernatural plots, unexpected , and his signature cameo appearances . His films have grossed over $3.3 billion globally, cementing his place as a major force in Hollywood.
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Mark Wahlberg stars as a science teacher fleeing a mysterious neurotoxin that causes people to kill themselves. Known for unintentionally hilarious dialogue and wooden performances, The Happening is often cited as Shyamalan’s creative low point—though even its failures are passionately debated by fans.
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A quiet, melancholic deconstruction of the superhero origin story—years before the genre exploded. Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson star in what is now recognized as the first chapter of Shyamalan’s Eastrail 177 Trilogy , completed nearly two decades later with Split and Glass .
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