The Accursed Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of The Accursed?

Surprised by an unexpected witness, robbers murder a woman who curses them. Little do they know of her connection with a treacherous sect indeed. Their chosen location to hide the loot turns out to be an adventure lodge where the owners are offered a talisman that supposedly grants wishes. Naively, they wish for a sum of money. Next day their beloved son unexpectedly dies. The exact sum they wished for is offered in accident insurance. Coincidence, or fate? The event lures the couple into a downward spiral. Meanwhile, the robbers are drawn to members of the sect who succeed in seducing and hideously murdering two of them, but one escapes. The owner comes upon the loot. It is again the exact same amount that he has rejected from the insurance company. Now convinced of the power of this amulet and incapable of escaping the consequences of their wish, the mother, gone mad, forces her husband to make a final wish: to bring their son back to life.

Adrián García Bogliano's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Maria Orozco (Laura)'s journey. Little do they know of her connection with a treacherous sect indeed.

How Does Maria Orozco (Laura)'s Story End?

• Maria Orozco: Maria Orozco's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• David Rivera (Mirlo): David Rivera's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Mchael Dionisio Morales (Búho): Mchael Dionisio Morales's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Accursed Mean?

The Accursed's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Maria Orozco may feel rushed. Adrián García Bogliano's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.