20 Horror Movies That Revealed TOO MUCH
A24's Opus follows journalist Ariel (Ayo Edebiri), who is invited to the secluded estate of the reclusive pop star Alfred Moretti (John Malkovich) for a listening party of his long-awaited album. However, it soon becomes clear that Moretti is running a cult from the compound. The story climaxes with Moretti and his followers drinking poisoned champagne in a mass suicide ritual.
Ariel narrowly escapes into the night, which appears to conclude the film. But the epilogue, set two years later, reveals that Ariel has written a book about her experience and visits a jailed Moretti, who surprisingly survived.
Here, it is disclosed that the mass suicide was faked; all the "dead" followers are alive and have integrated into society to continue Moretti's influence. Another twist reveals Moretti anticipated Ariel's escape, knowing she'd spread his message through her book.
"Moretti always planned for Ariel to escape, well aware that she'd write a book and inadvertently help propagate his message to millions of readers."
The epilogue feels overly contrived and weakens the film's social commentary on our shared responsibility in the fame of monstrous figures. The story seemed complete after Ariel's escape, making the extended ending feel unnecessary.
This film is about perceived manipulation of fame and the consequences of collective complacency.
Author's summary: The film's attempt to extend its story with a complex epilogue undermines its initially compelling narrative on cult influence and societal complicity.
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