M. Night Shyamalan possesses great skill in making up memorable characters that stick with you long after his movie has ended. Although many of these characters are bit parts sharing only a couple of minutes of film with the main actors, they leave such an indelible impression upon the audience that it's impossible to forget them. It's a special ability he has; an indefatigable talent for crafting memorable characters distinguished by their eccentricities or captivating in their bemused normalcy that add to the overall tapestry of his best and worst films. That's why there is always something worth watching when it comes to a Shyamalan film no matter how awful it is. Either the cinematography is excellent (always the case), the music is superb (often the case) or you come away with a handful of new characters that have tickled your imagination and touched your heart. I've selected 8 of the best character creations from throughout the M. Night Shyamalan film catalogue for your enjoyment and enlightenment. Perhaps if we start to focus on Shyamalan's strengths a bit more, like his ability to create great characters, then perhaps we won't be so hung up on the whole twist ending thing he has been derided for most of his career. Believe me, there is much more....character.....to the average M. Night Shyamalan film then just twist endings.