The provided text appears to be a discussion about various movies with unexpected plot twists, commonly known as 'plot twists'. It mentions several films where the narrative takes an unforeseen turn, often changing the viewer's perspective of the story. Examples include "The Empire Strikes Back", "Seven", "Shutter Island", "Incendies", "Fight Club", "The Sixth Sense", "Memento", and "The Prestige". The text discusses the impact of these twists on the audience and the storytelling techniques used to create them. It also touches on themes of reality, memory, and identity within these films. The overarching theme seems to be the exploration of how plot twists challenge viewers' expectations and perceptions.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Empire Strikes Back inspired David Fincher to become a filmmaker.
2. David Fincher directed the film Fight Club.
3. Fight Club features a plot twist involving a character with a split personality.
4. The film Memento, directed by Christopher Nolan, features a protagonist with short-term memory loss.
5. Memento's script was written by Christopher Nolan's brother, Jonathan Nolan.
6. The Prestige, a film about rival magicians, was written by Jonathan Nolan and directed by Christopher Nolan.
7. The Prestige features a plot twist involving a machine that clones people.
8. The film Se7en features a plot twist involving a serial killer who is motivated by the seven deadly sins.
9. Se7en was directed by David Fincher and starred Brad Pitt.
10. The film The Sixth Sense features a plot twist involving a character who is a ghost.
11. The film Shutter Island, directed by Martin Scorsese, features a plot twist involving a protagonist who is actually a patient at a mental hospital.
12. The film Incendies features a plot twist involving a woman who discovers that her brother is actually her father.
Note that some of these "facts" may be subjective interpretations of the text, but I have tried to stick to verifiable information.