Balaoo the Demon Baboon Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Balaoo the Demon Baboon.
Balaoo the Demon Baboon Ending Explained: An ape, turned near human by Dr. Directed by Victorin-Hippolyte Jasset, this 1913 horror film stars Lucien Bataille (Balaoo), alongside Camille Bardou as Le braconnier Hubert, Henri Gouget as Docteur Coriolis, Madeleine Grandjean as Madeleine. With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Balaoo the Demon Baboon?
An ape, turned near human by Dr. Coriolis and given the name 'Balaoo', is smitten by the beauty of Coriolis' niece, Madeleine. Being inquisitive, though, he runs off, getting into mischief, and falls in with a poacher who saves his life. Acting now as his slave Balaoo kills a man for the poacher, but balks on his orders to kidnap Madeleine, deciding instead to set a trap for the poacher.
Victorin-Hippolyte Jasset's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Lucien Bataille (Balaoo)'s journey. Coriolis and given the name 'Balaoo', is smitten by the beauty of Coriolis' niece, Madeleine.
How Does Lucien Bataille (Balaoo)'s Story End?
- Lucien Bataille: Lucien Bataille's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Camille Bardou (Le braconnier Hubert): Camille Bardou's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Henri Gouget (Docteur Coriolis): Henri Gouget's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Balaoo the Demon Baboon Mean?
Balaoo the Demon Baboon's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Lucien Bataille may feel rushed. Victorin-Hippolyte Jasset's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.