Elevator Game

The ending of “Elevator Game” reveals that the characters’ attempts to escape the malevolent spirit are thwarted by the very nature of the supernatural realm they have entered. Ryan and Chloe, having successfully played the game and entered the Red World, attempt to shut the portal by playing the game again in reverse, aiming to close the gate and return to the real world. They succeed in descending back to the building’s lobby, but a chilling twist occurs—despite believing they have closed the doorway, they are still attacked by the ghost. This suggests that there are two spirits at play. The ghost of Becki, Ryan’s sister, appears in her human form at the end, implying that she has somehow been trapped or transferred to the Red World after her death, and Ryan might be her ghostly protector or perhaps even her new entity. The real Fifth-Floor Woman, the vengeful spirit who originally trapped and killed Becki, remains at large in the human world, continuing her murderous rampage. The film closes with a haunting, unresolved note, as the doorway may still be open, evidenced by the ghost-like finger pressing the elevator buttons, hinting that the curse is not ended and another victim could still be pulled into the supernatural realm. This ending leaves the story open to further horrors, suggesting that the cycle of the elevator game and the ghostly hauntings could continue indefinitely.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:44