Writer-director Ishana Night Shyamalan, daughter of Oscar-nominee M. Night Shyamalan , isn’t just following her dad into the movie business. She also shares his affinity for frightening viewers., Shyamalan tells the story of Mina , an American immigrant in Ireland, who learns of the existence of mythical creatures after she becomes lost in the forest.
Was it always the plan to write a movie that had a twist ending since that’s been your dad’s MO for most of his career? You obviously have your own vision and style as a filmmaker, but I think every director would admit that they steal from other directors. What have you stolen or borrowed from watching your dad?