15 Upcoming Movies That Might Be Surprisingly Awesome
5. Split
Release Date: January 20, 2017
Why It Should Suck: Even though M. Night Shyamalan made a low-fi comeback with last year's The Visit, it's fair to say that there's still a lot of division over his filmmaking chops, and hearing about any upcoming Shyamalan movie, the first thought is always likely to be, "How will he ruin it with a crappy plot twist?"
Why It Might Be Awesome: Even if the film's inevitable reveal doesn't hold much water, Split looks like it will be largely propelled by James McAvoy's lead performance, where he plays 23 split personalities (including women and children) and terrorises three teenage girls he's kidnapped.
Also consider that Joaquin Phoenix was originally going to play the lead, and there's plenty of hope that Shyamalan's unique concept also gives way to strong execution. If he nails it, Shyamalan will be one step closer to restoring his tarnished reputation.