Terrifying Tales Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of Terrifying Tales?

Terrifying Tales contains three independently-produced shorts running about 20 minutes apiece. Only one of the three; Paul Bunnell's "Final Destination: Unknown" (copyrighted 1989), is actually horror. The other two; Armand Garabidian's "Ten Seconds to Countdown" (copyrighted 1986) and Ephraim Schwartz's "Creatures of Habit" (also 1986), are, respectively, science fiction and drama with only slight mystery components. The three used here are connected only in that they were shorts made by UCLA graduate students. Sadly, none of them is very good. The opening title screens and closing credits have been left intact for each.

Ephraim Schwartz's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Christine Warner (Young Woman ("Ten Seconds to Countdown"))'s journey. Only one of the three; Paul Bunnell's "Final Destination: Unknown" (copyrighted 1989), is actually horror.

How Does Christine Warner (Young Woman ("Ten Seconds to Countdown"))'s Story End?

• Christine Warner: Christine Warner's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Andrew Magarian (Sonny Blake (segment "Final Destination Unknown")): Andrew Magarian's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Lisa Fuller (Angela Godfrey (segment "Final Destination Unknown")): Lisa Fuller's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Terrifying Tales Mean?

The ending of Terrifying Tales brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Christine Warner's story may not satisfy all audiences.