Extraordinary Tales Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Extraordinary Tales.
Extraordinary Tales Ending Explained: Five tales by Edgar Allan Poe come to life thanks to a pictorical style animation, five tales that exude madness, pestilence, murder and torture. Directed by Raúl García, this 2015 horror film stars Christopher Lee (Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Fall of the House of Usher')), alongside Bela Lugosi as Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Tell-Tale Heart'), Julian Sands as Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar'), Guillermo del Toro as Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Pit and the Pendulum'). With a 6.5/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Extraordinary Tales?
Five tales by Edgar Allan Poe come to life thanks to a pictorical style animation, five tales that exude madness, pestilence, murder and torture.
How Does Christopher Lee (Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Fall of the House of Usher'))'s Story End?
- Christopher Lee: Christopher Lee's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Bela Lugosi (Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Tell-Tale Heart')): Bela Lugosi's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Julian Sands (Narrator (voice) (segment 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar')): Julian Sands's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Extraordinary Tales Mean?
Extraordinary Tales's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Christopher Lee may feel rushed. Raúl García's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.