Keyser Söze (pronounce /ˈkaɪzɚ ˈsoʊzeɪ/) is a fictional character in the 1995 film The Usual Suspects, written by Christopher McQuarrie and directed by Bryan Singer. Söze is an underworld kingpin whose ruthlessness and influence have a legendary, even mythical status among law enforcement agents and criminals alike. The character has become a common cultural reference point due to his role in the film's famous twist ending.