Constellation

Lois Weber and the split-screen

Created by Matt Millikan
Chief Astronomer

Featured in this constellation

Wicked, Wicked

Timecode

Suspense.

The Boston Strangler

Sisters

Mario Kart 64

Lois Weber was the third filmmaker to use split screens to show simultaneous action, helping establish it as part of cinematic language, particularly its use in thrillers. It's since been taken to extremes by auteurs and videogames.