Twist ending

What a tweest! A twist ending is a storytelling trope wherein the climax of the film presents information that is completely unexpected and alters the perceptions of the viewer with regards to either the film's plot or one of its characters. The twist ending is often utilized in movies of the drama, thriller, and mystery genres. Lesser twists have also been used in horror movies, but over time many of these have actually just become clichs, wherein the viewer is not all surprised by how events in the movie plays out. One of the most notable pioneers of the twist-ending plot device is English film director Alfred Hitchcock. In modern film, one of the most well-known purveyors of twist-ending cinema is M. Night Shyamalan, who incorporates a twist into nearly all of his movies.

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