Lilly

In the film’s climax, Lilly’s possession by the demon Abraxas reaches its terrifying peak during a live Halloween broadcast. Throughout her appearances, it’s suggested that Lilly has a deep connection to the dark rituals from the cult that worshipped Abraxas, especially the night in the woods known as “The Grove,” where Jack Delroy’s past with Satanic rituals is implied. When she transforms before the audience, the boundary between the living and the dead is shattered, and the ghost of Jack’s wife, Madeleine, appears as a spectral witness. This moment reveals that Lilly was not just a victim but also a conduit for the supernatural, with Abraxas using her as a vessel. Her possession is real, shown by her body changing when the demon takes over, and her inability to act normal during the show underscores the supernatural influence.

Drama intensifies as Jack’s obsession with fame drives him to join Satanic rituals, sacrificing his wife Madeleine in exchange for success. The hallucination Jack experiences—where he sees Madeleine begging him to free her—suggests that he may have actually killed her in a trance, driven by his desire for stardom. In a horrifying twist, during Lilly’s second possession, she kills June, Gus, and Carmichael, the show’s producer, and then sets fire to a check symbolizing Jack’s greed. Jack himself, in a trance-like state, believes he is making a grand sacrifice, but it is really Lilly, manipulated by Abraxas, who becomes the final victim.

Ultimately, Jack’s actions reveal that his pursuit of fame led him to sacrifice those closest to him, including his wife and Lilly. As Lilly survives the fire, it becomes clear she was meant to be the second sacrifice and potentially a vessel still connected to the demon. Jack, overwhelmed with guilt and haunted by the spirits he has awakened—including Madeleine—ends the story in a tragic and disturbed state, having killed Lilly in a fit of madness. The film ends on a dark note, emphasizing how greed and obsession with the spotlight can have devastating supernatural consequences.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 09:03