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Watched that m night shyamalan movie about the cringefail girl dad who gets stuck at a concert. the plot was holier than the bible and i have one hundred bones to pick with it but I had fun
Alternate versions based on trailer 2 under the cut
drew the cringefail girl dad of the year from the eras tour movie again
tumblr destroyed the quality of these gifs, there's a bunch of supplementary materials (video version, still images, alternate versions) under the cut.
These are both gifs if the gif isn't loading please check out the video i promise it's supposed to move
tried some new things, these didn't come out as well as I hoped but not as bad as I expected. video editing is Not my forte
JOSH HARTNETT as COOPER in TRAP (2024)
JOSH HARTNETT at the UK premiere of TRAP ୧ ˚₊
“[…], so the evil things from my past are kept close and not forgotten. Forgetting would be to let them be born again in another form.”
— The Village, dir. by M. Night Shyamalan (2004)
Well since I guess the live action atla is actually happening now (I probably won’t watch it), I guess I can say something about it though
I hope when they eventually get to ember island, they get as many of the actors from the shyamalan film as possible to play the actors in the play
Hey, I wanted to know your opinion on the film Split, specifically how accurate it is as i seem to find a lot of conflicting info from people who believe their experience is universal and i havent been able to read any of your book recommendations yet so i dont really have any other reference material, hope you understand i ask this is in good faith and curiosity :)
Mkay, I did my best to watch this and barely got more than twenty minutes in before fully blacking out. Instead, I read a few plot summaries, watched a few reviews and looked at clips because the whole film was too much.
I'm viewing this solely from a DID perspective - so will not be addressing where director M. Night Shyamalan uses certain film techniques to differentiate between alters (eg. actor changing clothing every time they switch).
Five Things Split Gets Right:
Multiple Alters: The film portrays the existence of multiple alters (personalities) within one being, which is a core aspect of DID.
Different Skills and Abilities in Alters: in many cases, alters have specific skills, abilities, or different handwriting, which is depicted in Split with alters showing unique behaviours, skills, and preferences. (I will come back to this regarding The Beast)
Amnesia Between Alters: The film shows how one alter may not always be aware of the actions of another, leading to memory gaps, a key feature of DID.
Fragmentation Due to Trauma: While the film doesn’t deeply explore the trauma backstory, there are mentions and implications of it. Severe childhood trauma causes the mind to dissociate and create different identities as a coping mechanism.
Switching Triggers: The portrayal of certain triggers causing a shift between alters is accurate in the sense that some individuals with DID may switch alters in response to stress, trauma reminders, or specific stimuli.
Five Things Split Gets Wrong:
Violent Alters: The film heavily focuses on a dangerous, violent alter, which perpetuates the harmful myth that people with DID are prone to violence. In reality, people with DID are not more likely to be violent than anyone else and are more often victims of violence than perpetrators.
Superhuman Abilities: The Beast in Split demonstrates superhuman strength and physical abilities. This is purely fictional and not reflective of DID, where alters may have different skills but do not possess supernatural abilities. The Beast is depicted as having extraordinary physical abilities, such as immense strength and heightened senses, which goes beyond the realm of reality. This alter is portrayed as the most dangerous and aggressive, leading to violent acts against others. - The characterisation of the Beast reinforces harmful stereotypes about DID, particularly the notion that people with the disorder have "evil" or violent alters. In reality, DID is not associated with increased violence, and alters are typically created as protective mechanisms due to trauma, not to inflict harm on others.
Over-dramatization of Switching: The switching between alters in the film is highly dramatic and visible. In real life, the switching process is usually subtler, and many people with DID are able to function in everyday life without overt or noticeable changes.
"Evil" Personality Trope: The film reinforces the idea of a single "evil" personality (DID media is known for this).
Extreme Fragmentation: While some individuals with DID do have many alters, the film's portrayal of 24 distinct personalities, each with vastly different characteristics, is highly exaggerated. Most people with DID have fewer alters, and the differences between them may not be as extreme as the movie suggests.
Split emphasises entertainment and horror over an accurate portrayal of DID, contributing to misunderstandings of the condition in popular media.
The movie amplifies the misconception that people with DID are prone to violence. By making the "Beast" a murderous and superhuman alter, Split reinforces the stereotype that those with DID can have uncontrollable, dangerous personalities. In reality, people with DID are no more likely to be violent than the general population. Most alters develop as a way to cope with past trauma, often to protect the individual, not harm others. This portrayal has fed into public fears, linking DID to dangerous behaviour. The "Beast" alter exhibits superhuman abilities like extreme physical strength and heightened senses, further distancing DID from its real-world manifestation. This portrayal turns the disorder into something fantastical and almost supernatural, blurring the lines between mental illness and science fiction. This kind of exaggeration has skewed public perception and made it harder for the general public to separate the fictionalized version from the true nature of DID.
Split prioritizes entertainment and suspense over any meaningful or accurate representation of DID. The movie's use of the disorder as a plot device for horror and thrill undermines its reality as a mental health condition. The dramatic, horror-focused narrative misleads audiences into thinking that DID is something mysterious and otherworldly, rather than a mental health issue arising from severe trauma. This sensationalist portrayal distracts from the real challenges people with DID face, contributing to widespread misinformation.
The film throws around psychological terms like "alters" and "DID" without properly explaining them — while having elements that are correct. Many viewers who weren't knowledgeable on DID may assume that the full film was created in good faith and is a realistic depiction of DID experience.
On a more personal note: we've had people be genuinely concerned for their safety when we have told them that we have a system, usually referencing the existence of Split.
If you're looking for an accurate depiction of DID in a visual format, I recommend the 15 minute short film "Petals of a Rose" released in 2023.
His ass in jail (I know he escaped)
