Monolith

In the climax of Monolith, the story takes a surreal turn, revealing that the entire narrative was largely an internal struggle within the protagonist, the podcast host. After obsessively pursuing the truth behind the mysterious black brick—believed to be some kind of alien artifact that influences people’s minds—she begins to experience astonishing physical and mental sensations. Ultimately, she pulls a black brick out of her mouth, a symbolic act that represents her finally confronting her guilt and internal conflicts. This act leads to her creating a perfect duplicate of herself, which signifies her attempt to face and perhaps overcome her own shame and unresolved issues. The duplicate is more confident and less troubled, suggesting that the original host has managed to shed her guilt. The confrontation between the two versions of herself is tense, culminating in a physical clash that leaves it ambiguous as to who emerges victorious. However, it’s implied that the original host, having faced her own darkness head-on, has ultimately won. This ending suggests that the black brick, and by extension the monoliths, serve as metaphors for guilt, repressed memories, and the subconscious struggle for redemption. The film leaves viewers questioning whether the external alien influence is real or simply a projection of internal turmoil, ultimately emphasizing that the greatest mysteries we face are within ourselves. The surreal conclusion invites reflection on how our guilt and unresolved conflicts shape our reality, and how confronting them can be a necessary step toward healing.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:44