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Insane Movie Endings: 10 Mind-Blowing Films of the 2020s

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Spoiler Warning: Multiple recent movie endings are described in detail below.

There are some movie endings that catch you off guard, and then there are those that go all out with shocking surprises. These dramatic conclusions are crafted using imaginative ideas, groundbreaking innovations, and jaw-dropping plot twists, resulting in endings that can only be described as completely unbelievable. The 2020s have already produced a number of head-scratching films, with some endings being laughably absurd, while others demand repeated viewings to fully grasp their complexity.

When considering unexpected movie endings, it’s natural to think of horror first, but these movies aren’t limited to one genre. A film doesn’t need bloodshed to be thrilling; sometimes a dash of violence can add to the excitement. However, the key aspect that sets these films apart from others in the 2020s is their willingness to take chances – and they certainly have done so.

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‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ (2022)

Occasionally, a well-timed plot twist can be the deciding factor in a movie’s success or failure. The twist in the movie “Bodies Bodies Bodies,” directed by Halina Reijn and written by Sarah DeLappe, is remarkably effective despite its simplicity. In this A24 dark comedy, Maria Bakalova portrays Bee, who accompanies her girlfriend Sophie (Amandla Stenberg) to a friend’s mansion for a party they plan to host while waiting out a hurricane. The story unfolds under Reijn’s direction and DeLappe’s script.

Casting Pete Davidson In This Role Made It All Come Together

In the tragic event where the character portrayed by Pete Davidson, known as the host David, is discovered dead, a wave of suspicion sweeps among the friends, each pointing fingers at the others as potential murderers. This finger-pointing escalates, resulting in a series of incidents that are not exactly murders but seem to be related. The once-trusting duo of Bee and Sophie finds themselves distrustful of one another following a heated argument over Sophie’s phone. In the heat of their disagreement, they unintentionally grab David’s phone during the scuffle.

They discovered a video on David’s phone, which he recorded shortly before his passing. It transpired that David didn’t meet a violent end. Instead, he tragically slashed his own throat while attempting to employ a ceremonial sword to pop open a bottle of champagne – a stunt that the muscular Greg (Lee Pace) had successfully pulled off earlier. Contrary to their initial suspicions, there was no murderer in their midst; only an anxious individual seeking to impress.

9
‘Drive-Away Dolls’ (2024)

In the climax of “Drive-Away Dolls”, the conclusion isn’t particularly unusual. Following a road trip where they accidentally acquired a pricey briefcase and found their feelings for each other deepening, friends-turned-lovers Marian (Geraldine Viswanathan) and Jamie (Margaret Qualley) decide to tie the knot. A joyful ending, you’d think? However, what seems peculiar about this tale? The briefcase they stumbled upon contained custom-made dildos, crafted from the penises of influential men, who would go to great lengths to conceal their past indiscretions with Tiffany Plastercaster (played by Miley Cyrus, fittingly named).

The Real-Life Tiffany Plastercaster

Under the guidance of Ethan Coen, known for his offbeat films, and a script co-written with Tricia Cooke, it was anticipated that the Focus Features crime comedy “Hail, Caesar!” would veer into the unusual. True to form, Ethan Coen’s films are quirky, and the dildo revelation is remarkably eccentric. What’s even more intriguing? The character of Tiffany Plastercaster was inspired by a real-life individual, Cynthia Dorothy Albritton, who gained notoriety in the 1960s for creating plaster casts of famous rock stars’ penises. It is said that she made over 50 such casts throughout her career. Interestingly, the influential politician eager to reclaim the case from Marian and Jamie is portrayed by Matt Damon.

8
‘Saltburn’ (2023)

Emerald Fennell, the creative mind behind “Promising Young Woman” in 2020, showcased an unorthodox approach to storytelling. However, with her new work, “Saltburn“, she offers a fresh perspective. The viewers are initially unfamiliar with Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan), who is introduced as a scholarship student at Oxford University. It’s evident that he’s attracted to the affluence and sophistication of his fellow student, Felix Catton (Jacob Elordi). Yet, Oliver keeps most of his feelings hidden. At first glance, Oliver appears envious of Felix, but the depth of his feelings goes far beyond that. Oliver doesn’t desire for Felix to love him; instead, he yearns to become him.

All the Money in the World

In the end, it is at a gathering at their ancestral home, Saltburn, where Felix meets his demise. Tragically, his sister Venetia (portrayed by Alison Oliver) takes her own life not long after Felix’s funeral. Years afterwards, Oliver encounters Lady Elspeth, Felix and Venetia’s mother, and their bond grows so strong that Lady Elspeth bequeaths all of her possessions to Oliver in her last will.

In a twist that leaves many questioning, Felix didn’t die by accident; Oliver was responsible for his death at that party, poisoning him. Afterward, he gave Venetia razors and encouraged her to use them following Felix’s demise. Coincidentally meeting Elspeth? Not so much. Oliver orchestrated it all, befriending her, gaining her trust, and eventually benefiting from her will. The climax of the film shows Oliver dancing nude at Saltburn, set to the Ellis-Bextor song “Murder on the Dancefloor.” He pulled it off; he triumphed. Some find the ending controversial, while others see it as a masterfully dark stroke of genius.

7
‘Malignant’ (2021)

Individuals searching for an intensely terrifying movie experience should not miss out on New Line Cinema’s Malignant, a chilling production masterminded by James Wan, the director behind the infamous Saw, and Akela Cooper, the scriptwriter of M3GAN. This blood-curdling rollercoaster ride takes suspense and horror to new heights. The protagonist, Madison (Annabelle Wallis), begins experiencing haunting visions of gruesome murders. To her shock, she realizes that these aren’t just nightmares, but grim reality as the victims she sees are actually being killed.

A Parasitic Twist

“Malignant” offers an exhilarating journey without a surprise finale, yet that final revelation leaves an indelible impact. Instead of mere visions, Madison experiences these murders because she is present at the actual events. It’s later discovered that as a child, Madison had an incompletely developed twin brother, Gabriel, who resided within her abdomen. Unable to physically remove him, doctors confined him within Madison’s mind. Gabriel has been the one responsible for the killings, manifesting from the back of Madison’s head and utilizing her body to eliminate anyone he perceived as a threat to his connection with Madison.

6
‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ (2022)

Everything Everywhere All At Once stands out as an extraordinary cinematic event, defying traditional filmmaking norms while crafting a stunning visual journey. Co-written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, this masterpiece from A24 features Michelle Yeoh portraying Evelyn Quan Wang, a Chinese immigrant managing a laundromat in the U.S. as she strives to maintain her family’s stability. In an unexpected turn, during an IRS meeting, Waymond—Evelyn’s husband in another universe—takes over the body of Ke Huy Quan’s character and alerts Evelyn that multiple realities are at risk.

Talking Rocks and a Beautiful Universe

In the final half-hour of this film, it’s mind-blowing! By leaping between verses, Evelyn taps into the recollections and abilities of her counterparts from alternate realities. This leads to an extraordinary confrontation with Jobu Tupaki, a doppelganger of her daughter, Joy (Stephanie Hsu), from another universe. Jobu has conjured a black-hole named “Everything Bagel,” and when Evelyn enters it, multiple events transpire concurrently. At one instance, Evelyn and her daughter appear as stones overlooking a chasm. This sequence is original and imaginative, packing a punch by challenging our preconceived notions about reality. Despite its surreal aspects, Everything Everywhere All At Once is fundamentally a tale of family and affection. Beneath the turmoil lies an incredible beauty.

5
‘The Menu’ (2022)

In the movie titled “The Menu,” written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy and directed by Mark Mylod (known for his work on “Game of Thrones”), we follow Margot, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, as she accompanies Tyler to a luxurious restaurant situated on an isolated island. Accompanied by other guests, they are escorted to the island where chef Julian Slowik and his team are preparing an extraordinary 10-course meal. Initially, everything runs smoothly, but cracks begin to show when it’s revealed that Slowik has something unique in store for his diners – a menu from which none of them can escape.

The film meticulously explores a whimsical scenario, treating each scene with as much attention as the kitchen does its culinary creations. It’s little wonder, then, that Margot secures her liberation through food. Sparked by an old photograph of Slowik as a contented fry cook in his happier days, she requests a cheeseburger from him. This request brings a spark of joy to Slowik, allowing him to revel in the kitchen once more, a passion that seemed to have eluded him before.

When Less Gore Makes It Even Weirder

In “The Menu,” Margot gains her freedom from the delight she brings to the chef, and as she flees by boat, the moviegoers catch a peek at the dessert options: human s’mores. Despite its name, this film is not graphic; it contains very little blood or violence. The scene where guests are dressed in marshmallow cloaks and chocolate hats before the entire restaurant blows up adds to the dreamlike quality of the story.

4
‘Poor Things’ (2023)

As a cinephile, I find myself consistently intrigued by the enigmatic cinematic universe of director Yorgos Lanthimos, particularly with his latest creation, “Poor Things.” This captivating film is brought to us by Searchlight Pictures and penned for the screen by the brilliant Tony McNamara, who has previously graced us with the masterpiece “The Favourite.”

Set in a peculiar corner of late-Victorian London, we delve into the extraordinary world of scientist Godwin Baxter – a name that carries an eerie echo of the father of Frankenstein’s author, Mary Shelley. The charismatic Willem Dafoe breathes life into this complex character.

In an audacious twist of fate, Godwin transfers the mind of an unborn child into the body of a deceased woman, giving birth to a new being he names Bella Baxter. The luminous Emma Stone brings this unique character to vibrant reality in this fascinating tale.

Ending A Movie With the Brain of a Goat

The film follows the transformation of Bella, who gains self-discovery and forms her own beliefs. As events unfold, she discovers that her body belonged to Victoria Blessington. Victoria was trapped in an abusive marriage with Alfie (Christopher Abbott), ultimately taking her life to escape him. Throughout Poor Things, the plot takes many unpredictable turns, but the conclusion is exceptionally surprising. Emma/Victoria manages to break free from Alfie and returns to Godwin’s residence. There, she swaps Alfie’s brain with a goat’s, allowing Bella/Victoria to live freely, while Alfie… becomes a goat instead.

3
‘Tenet’ (2020)

In similar vein to Christopher Nolan’s thought-provoking films like Inception and Interstellar, the movie Tenet is equally complex. Released by Warner Bros. Pictures, this 150-minute science fiction thriller presents a man, referred to simply as “The Protagonist” (played by John David Washington), who becomes part of a secret organization called Tenet. Here, he learns about items that can travel backwards through time due to an anomaly known as “inverted entropy.

An Ending That Needs to Be Watched More Than Once

The Main Character travels back through time, confronts his former self, and works diligently to prevent a dying man from altering the course of history by reversing the universe’s entropy. The climax of Tenet can be challenging to comprehend, with many viewers requiring multiple re-watches to fully grasp the plot. In the closing scenes, following all the action, it is unveiled that the “Main Character” is actually the creator of Tenet. He develops this organization in the future, enabling his past self to avert the apocalypse.

2
‘Titane’ (2021)

Titane represents a French body horror film, distributed by Diaphana, which was written and directed by Julia Ducournau – the same creative mind behind the intellectually stimulating cannibalism movie, Raw, from 2016. Following a car accident in her childhood, Alexia (played by Agathe Rousselle) receives a titanium plate for her skull during surgery. As an adult, this character becomes a notorious serial killer with peculiar sexual preferences, including cars and even fire engines.

A Visceral, Titanium Birth

In an astonishing turn of events, Alexia learns she’s pregnant with a child fathered by a car. Overwhelmed, she sets her house ablaze and adopts the persona of a boy who vanished a decade ago. She forms a deep connection with the boy’s father, Vincent (Vincent Lindon). However, Vincent eventually uncovers that Alexia is not his long-lost son. After Alexia passes away during childbirth, the baby born part car, the circumstances of which are bizarre, comes into Vincent’s care. He decides to nurture the infant on his own.

1
‘The Substance’ (2024)

In recent times, not many horror films have been as intense as “The Substance,” a body horror drama on Mubi. Directed and penned by Coralie Fargeat (known for “Revenge”), this independent success tells the story of Elisabeth Sparkle, a former actress played by Demi Moore, who opts for an injection that rejuvenates her physical appearance. The outcome of this procedure results in Sue, a young woman who emerges from Elisabeth’s body. As they navigate through their predicament, the two women must alternate between being conscious, caring for each other’s unconscious bodies.

The Monstrous Side of Fame

Ultimately, Elizabeth and Sue become each other’s adversaries. Sue endeavors to eliminate Elizabeth, leading to a rapid aging process for Elizabeth. Elizabeth attempts to annihilate Sue while still desiring Sue’s youth and popularity. In the end, Sue slays Elizabeth, but this act leaves her incapable of stabilization. She then tries to replicate the procedure used to create her, but it results in a grotesque body that bears the features of both women. The events that follow are a gruesome bloodbath, culminating in Elizabeth’s intestines being splattered onto her own Hollywood Walk of Fame star. The Substance was honored with an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling.

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2025-04-29 01:04

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