The Inferno Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Inferno.
The Inferno Ending Explained: Hell manifests itself through the sins, shame and desires of an upper class rural family and a mother's grief from beyond the grave. Directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro, this 1979 horror film stars Mieko Harada (Aki Mizunuma / Miho Ikegata), alongside Ken Nishida as Ryuzo Ikegati, Kyôko Kishida as Shima Ikegata, Kunie Tanaka as Unpei Ikegata. With a 6.9/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of The Inferno?
Hell manifests itself through the sins, shame and desires of an upper class rural family and a mother's grief from beyond the grave.
How Does Mieko Harada (Aki Mizunuma / Miho Ikegata)'s Story End?
- Mieko Harada: Mieko Harada's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Ken Nishida (Ryuzo Ikegati): Ken Nishida's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Kyôko Kishida (Shima Ikegata): Kyôko Kishida's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Inferno Mean?
The Inferno's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Mieko Harada may feel rushed. Tatsumi Kumashiro's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.