The Bed Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Bed.
The Bed Ending Explained: The Bed opens with Jamie, a young man, looking round an old, deserted country house. Directed by Derek Vanlint, this 1982 horror film stars Jake Anthony (Ambulance Attendant), alongside Christian Bedford as Jamie, Shirley Dixon as Ms. Grant, Jim Dougall as Ambulance Driver. Rated 0/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of The Bed?
The Bed opens with Jamie, a young man, looking round an old, deserted country house. Through flashback we see Jamie as a boy, scared out of his wits when his older sister and her boyfriend, left alone in the house to babysit Jamie for the evening, play cruel tricks on him. His sister makes believe she’s been sucked under Jamie's bed by a monster and her boyfriend pretends he’s been stabbed. Jamie has his revenge at the end when the couple, laughing at scaring Jamie half to death and frolicking on The Bed, are suffocated by its sheets and consumed by it. We come back to present day; Jamie looks at the empty room where the bed once stood then is called by someone outside: an ambulance driver beckons him down in a friendly voice. We assume it’s Jamie's day out from the mental asylum. The final shot is of the lighter part of flooring where the bed once stood disappearing once Jamie has left the room.
Derek Vanlint's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Jake Anthony (Ambulance Attendant)'s journey. Through flashback we see Jamie as a boy, scared out of his wits when his older sister and her boyfriend, left alone in the house to babysit Jamie for the evening, play cruel tricks on him.
How Does Jake Anthony (Ambulance Attendant)'s Story End?
- Jake Anthony: Jake Anthony's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Christian Bedford (Jamie): Christian Bedford's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Shirley Dixon (Ms. Grant): Shirley Dixon's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Bed Mean?
The ending of The Bed brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Jake Anthony's story may not satisfy all audiences.