The Visit (2015 American film)
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| Directed by | M. Night Shyamalan |
| Written by | M. Night Shyamalan |
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| Cinematography | Maryse Alberti |
| Edited by | Luke Ciarrocchi |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5 million |
| Box office | $98.5 million |
The Visit is a 2015 American found footage horror film written, co-produced, and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The film stars Olivia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie, and Kathryn Hahn. The narrative follows teenage siblings Becca and Tyler as they travel to rural Pennsylvania to stay with their estranged grandparents for the first time, only to uncover increasingly disturbing behavior that leads them to a dark and shocking truth.
The film was released theatrically in North America on September 11, 2015, by Universal Pictures. Produced on a budget of $5 million, it was a commercial success, grossing $98.5 million worldwide. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with many considering it a return to form for Shyamalan, citing its blend of suspense, dark humor, and effective twists.