Some horror movie twist endings have become legendary within the genre, but others continue to baffle viewers even years after their debut.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Horror movie endings are often surprising, but some twist endings are downright baffling. The prevalence of twists in horror movies has grown in modern cinema, which has garnered horror a substantially higher regard than it previously enjoyed. While this is undoubtedly a positive outcome, certain movies have conclusions so convoluted that they leave viewers confused — sometimes long after the credits roll.
9 The Shining The final shot of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining raises questions about the movie's events, greatly undermining several previous assumptions. Arguably, this is a great example of why The Shining is a perfect horror movie, but it is rather perplexing. Why protagonist Jack Torrence appears in a photograph during The Shining's ending is never properly addressed — though the Stephen King novel it's based upon provides some insight.
6 Ameican Psycho The ending of American Psycho features a surprising twist that reframes the narrative. The film depicts the murderous exploits of Patrick Bateman , a 1980s investment banker. Perplexingly, after Patrick confesses his crimes, he's informed that one of his victims is actually alive. American Psycho is deliberately ambiguous throughout, suggesting that Patrick is not a reliable narrator. This is teased earlier, when Patrick is questioned by Donald Kimball .
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