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Does Ramona Really Die at the End of The Woman in the Yard?

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Readers are puzzled about whether Ramona takes her own life at the end of “The Woman in the Yard“. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, who previously worked on films like “Jungle Cruise” and “Black Adam”, this 2025 psychological horror film centers around Danielle Deadwyler’s character, a young mother, whose family is tormented by a haunting figure in veils after her husband passes away.

The film delves into topics such as personal pain, mental health struggles, and the potential harm one may cause those close to them. The ending leaves it uncertain what becomes of Deadwyler’s wife, Ramona, after she expels the titular “Woman in the Yard” (Okwui Okpokwasili), sparking questions about whether the movie’s final scene represents actual events or not.

As of June 27, ‘The Woman in the Yard’ is now available for streaming on Peacock. In its debut weekend on the platform, it topped the U.S. charts, expanding the reach of the 2025 horror film to a wider audience. Initially released in theaters on March 28, 2025, the Universal and Blumhouse production garnered a moderate 40% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and grossed $23 million worldwide.

How Does Ramona Die In The Woman In the Yard?

One major point of discussion arising from “The Woman in the Yard” revolves around the possibility that the character played by Danielle Deadwyler, Ramona, took her own life in the film’s last scene.

After numerous heated exchanges between Ramona and the Woman in the Yard, their confrontations culminate in a final showdown in the family barn, marking the end of the movie. During this encounter, Ramona is encouraged by a mysterious figure to succumb to her deepest, darker impulses, as she grapples with the loss of her husband.

In a strange and seemingly supernatural turn of events, Deadwyler’s mother, who was still young, chose the gun she had brought from the barn as her means of action. She placed the barrel against the side of her head.

Just as she prepares to fire, the Woman merges with Ramona, leaving them inseparable. This fusion appears to have permanently stopped the enigmatic force from causing further trouble.

In my perspective as a film critic, the scene shifts, revealing Ramona stepping out of the barn, a sight that leaves little doubt in the mind of the spectator – she defied the Woman’s demands and triumphantly conquered her sorrow.

It appears that this isn’t what happened, because the final mysterious scene for the viewer involves a photograph in Ramona’s house that seems to have been mysteriously turned upside-down.

It’s suggested that Ramona is currently residing in an alternate reality within her mind (referred to as a kind of afterlife), having ended her life during her last confrontation with the woman shrouded in darkness.

Although Ramona’s ultimate destiny isn’t explicitly revealed, it seems fitting for a film such as “The Woman in the Yard” to conclude with a chilling, spine-tingling twist.

It appears that this conclusion suggests the figure in the yard wasn’t a real person, but instead, symbolized Ramona’s sorrow materializing after the loss of her spouse, acting as a spectral presence tormenting her and her kin following his demise.

In the movie’s climactic scenes, rather than overpowering her, Ramona absorbs the woman, causing her to fire the gun and journey into a mystical, reflective realm that viewers interpret as an otherworldly mirror dimension. This is not a victory for Ramona, but a consuming force that propels the woman to act.

However, since the story doesn’t provide a clear resolution, it allows each viewer to form their own opinion about Ramona’s fate. Some may think she walked away from the barn unscathed, having left her traumas behind, while others might interpret that she sought an escape only death could provide.

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2025-06-30 23:34

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