While Unbreakable was a thriller and Split rested firmly in the horror realm, Glass is balancing a fine line between the two genres.
No doubt fans of Split are glad to see more of Kevin Wendell Crumb and his other personalities causing trouble, but because it’s been nearly two decades since Unbreakable screened in theaters, no doubt fans of that movie are ecstatic to see that movie’s mythology explored further.
Glass’ cast also includes Anya Taylor-Joy reprising Casey Cooke, the girl who was kidnapped by Kevin in Split, but survived her encounter with The Beast; Spencer Treat Clark reprising Joseph Dunn, David Dunn’s admiring son; and Charlene Woodard reprising Mrs. Price, Elijah Price’s mother.
The reputation of superhero movies has improved a lot since Unbreakable’s release, and while it wouldn’t be fair to compare Glass to the likes of what Marvel and DC churn out, this movie looks like it will be an especially unique entry to the genre, on top of those existing horror and thriller elements.