Late Night with the Devil

The ending of “Late Night with the Devil” reveals the horrifying truth that everything was a hallucination experienced by Jack Delroy. Throughout the film, Jack’s life has been intertwined with dark secrets and occult dealings. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Jack was a member of the Grove, a secretive Satanic cult, and had made a deal with a demon called Mr. Wiggles in exchange for success and fame. This demonic entity demanded a sacrifice, which turned out to be Jack’s beloved wife, Madeleine. Her sudden, unnatural death from lung cancer and her subsequent ghostly appearances were directly connected to Jack’s involvement in the cult and the dark pact he made. When Jack attempted to bring Madeleine back through the Halloween broadcast, the supernatural forces manifested more aggressively, culminating in the horrifying reveal that Lilly, the girl possessed by the demon Mr. Wiggles, actually held the face of the Devil itself. Her face splitting apart and revealing a demonic visage signifies that the supernatural threat was real and lethal.

The climax shows Jack in a hallucination where he revisits the moment he killed Madeleine, confirming that he had indeed murdered her—both in a literal sense and as part of his psychological torment. In reality, Jack is seen stabbing Lilly on the stage, a killing possibly ordered by the demon or driven by his own madness, and this act leads to the arrival of the police, who are shown rushing into the studio to arrest him. The film ultimately blurs the lines between reality and hallucination, suggesting that Jack’s perception was distorted after years of occult obsession and guilt. The real tragedy is that Jack’s attempts to harness supernatural power only led to catastrophe, including the death of his wife and Lily—and his own downfall. The ending leaves the audience questioning whether any supernatural event truly occurred or if it was all a manifestation of Jack’s guilt, madness, and the demonic influence he unwittingly invited into his life.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 09:02