What Happens at the End of The Stone Tape?

A research team from an electronics company move into an old Victorian house to start work on finding a new recording medium. When team member Jill Greeley witnesses a ghost, team director Peter Brock decides not only to analyse the apparition, which he believes is a psychic impression trapped in a stone wall (dubbed a "stone tape"), but to exorcise it too - with terrifying results...

Peter Sasdy's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Michael Bryant (Peter Brock)'s journey. When team member Jill Greeley witnesses a ghost, team director Peter Brock decides not only to analyse the apparition, which he believes is a psychic impression trapped in a stone wall (dubbed a "stone tape"), but to exorcise it too - with terrifying results.

How Does Michael Bryant (Peter Brock)'s Story End?

• Michael Bryant: Michael Bryant's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Jane Asher (Jill Greeley): Jane Asher's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Iain Cuthbertson (Roy Collinson): Iain Cuthbertson's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Stone Tape Mean?

The Stone Tape's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Michael Bryant may feel rushed. Peter Sasdy's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.