Don't Worry Darling

**The ending of “Don’t Worry Darling” reveals that much of the world Alice has been living in is a simulated reality created by the Victory Project, a sinister experiment led by Frank and supported by Jack. Throughout the film, Alice slowly uncovers the truth—that her life in the ideal-looking 50s-style neighborhood is actually a hallucination maintained by hypnosis, with her real self trapped in a bleak, ordinary world. When Alice dares to question the status quo, she begins experiencing flashes of her true life, memories of working as a doctor and her efforts to escape the illusion. Her confrontation with Jack and memories of Margaret’s death further confirm her suspicions that their reality is fabricated.

Eventually, after a series of terrifying revelations, Alice attempts to break free from the control of the Victory Project. She manages to escape the simulated universe by running to the headquarters, which is actually a physical site where the experiment is conducted. As she reaches the gates, her car breaks down, and she is chased by the men in red. In a tense, frantic race against time, she manages to look through the glass and is transported back to the real world, where the illusion dissolves. The ending suggests that Alice wakes up in the real world, likely beside Jack’s dead body, having survived her ordeal.

The film leaves some ambiguity about her exact fate, but it strongly hints that she has finally escaped the fabricated world. The whole project was a twisted attempt to control women, trapping them in a perfect illusion while suppressing their agency. The ending underscores the horror of such manipulation and the importance of personal freedom, even as the film leaves many characters and motivations unexplored, emphasizing the tragic and unsettling nature of this control technology.**

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 09:00