What is the first thing that comes into your mind when asked about split personality? Several movies are depicting different characters having multiple personality disorders. Such movies are thrilling as it has many plot twists that will maintain thrilling suspense until the climax. Here is a list of some well-known films based on characters with split personalities. The three faces of EVE (1957) - Directed by Nunnally Johnson, this award movie is a mystery drama inspired by a real-life case. Starring Joanne Woodward, it is a story of Eve who visited a psychiatrist to treat her unusual blackouts, headaches and mood swings. On her visit to the doctor, she finds out about two other personalities living within her. Dressed to kill (1980) - This Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson, and Nancy Allen starrer film is an absolute thriller to sort your weekend watch. The film by Brian De Palma revolves around a psychiatrist and a mysterious woman who would murder his patients. Make sure you watch the entire movie to find the massive plot twist. Fight Club (1999) – Brad Pitt and Edward Norton starrer Fight Club are some of the most well-regarded films ever made. The story is about two narrators, who form a fight club together, but soon there is an unexpected turn in the movie. Me, myself and Irene (2000) - Although this movie isn’t a mystery thriller, there is a lot of comedy for you. Directed by the Farrelly brothers- Peter and Bobby; and Jim Carrey on the lead role, this story of the movie is about a police officer having dissociative identity disorder (DID). Identity (2003) - James Mangold directed this mysterious thriller based on Agatha Christie’s novel ‘And then there were none. John Cusack starrer Identity has the best plot twists with a pinch of spooky vibes. Split (2016) - This movie James McAvoy’s one of the best works that portray the character, with 23 different personalities. Directed by M Night Shyamalan, Split is a 2016 movie that shows there are no limits to the number of alter personalities in a human. Anniyan (2005) – Directed by S Shankar, Anniyan is a Tamil movie based on multiple personality disorder. Vikram played the role of Ramanujan, the lawyer, who soon realises that the other two personalities are living within him. In 2006, the movie was further dubbed in Hindi and released. Did watching the listed movies gave you a thrilling experience?
