Plot twist

A Plot twist is a change ("twist") in the direction or expected outcome of the plot of a film or novel. It is a common practice used to keep the interest of the audience, usually surprising them with a revelation. Some twists can be predicted and are preempted by numerous hints whereas others are a complete shock - most are somewhere in the middle with some people foreseeing them and others not.

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Revealing the existence of a plot twist may be enough to spoil a movie for some, as the time spent watching would be used to "search" for the twist itself, as opposed to simply enjoying the presentation.

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In films, M. Night Shyamalan is well known for having a substantial twist towards the end of each of the films he has written and directed.

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Novel: A novel (from French nouvelle, "new") is an extended fictional narrative in prose. Down into the 18th century, the word referred specifically to short fictions of love and intrigue as opposed to romances—epic-length works about love and adventures. Having become one of the major literary genr...

Plot twist related Images and Photos (experimental)

Twist	Oliver Twist (2007) (DVD)	Oliver Twist (Animated) (DVD)	French Twist
Oliver Twist	Twist of Faith	Twist of Faith (MOD)	Family Plot DVD (Widescreen)
Oliver Twist (Charles Dickens) (DVD)	Twist Equation Alarm Clock	Plot To Kill Hitler, The	Family Plot 1976