In the Dark Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for In the Dark.
In the Dark Ending Explained: Joseph's world plunges into darkness when he defies a fortune-teller's prophecy and asks May to marry him. Directed by Yeo Joon Han, this 2014 horror film stars Edison Wang (Joseph). With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of In the Dark?
Joseph's world plunges into darkness when he defies a fortune-teller's prophecy and asks May to marry him. May dies and Joseph tries in vain to contact her in the afterlife, invoking instead the ghost of a comatose man who was with May the day she died as well as several other spirits that lurk constantly in the darkest recesses of our surroundings.
Yeo Joon Han's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Edison Wang (Joseph)'s journey. May dies and Joseph tries in vain to contact her in the afterlife, invoking instead the ghost of a comatose man who was with May the day she died as well as several other spirits that lurk constantly in the darkest recesses of our surroundings.
How Does Edison Wang (Joseph)'s Story End?
- Edison Wang: Edison Wang's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
What Does the Ending of In the Dark Mean?
In the Dark's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Edison Wang may feel rushed. Yeo Joon Han's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.