Shyamalan Surprises Beyond Fest With ‘Remain’ Screening

M. Night Shyamalan surprised attendees at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles with a screening of his upcoming film Remain on September 29, replacing a planned retrospective screening of The Sixth Sense. Social-media posts from people at the screening praised the film’s performances and its mix of romance, horror and comedy, though the reactions are preliminary and do not establish broader audience or critical reception. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Tate Gordon, a New York architect who travels to Cape Cod for a project and meets Wren, played by Phoebe Dynevor. The studio synopsis describes Tate’s encounter with Wren as drawing him into a mystery. The supplied accounts differ on some plot details, so the film’s story beyond that outline remains unclear. Attendees’ posts described Remain as scary, funny, romantic and emotionally affecting. Some praised Gyllenhaal’s subdued performance and Dynevor’s presence, while others called the movie a throwback to Shyamalan’s earlier work. These comments came from screening attendees and were shared on social media; they are not a substitute for a wider sample of reviews or audience responses.