Resurrection

In the closing scenes of Resurrection, Margaret’s mental state is left intentionally ambiguous, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination. As she prepares to confront David Moore one last time, she finds herself in his hotel room, where he has set a seemingly romantic dinner. Their conversation is intense, with David asking her to listen to her baby’s heartbeat—to forgive herself and accept that the baby lives inside him. Margaret then violently attacks David, stabbing him and finally ripping open his body to find her son Benjamin hidden beneath his organ. This act of violence ultimately leads to David’s death, but it appears to be a symbolic, cathartic moment of reclaiming her maternal agency after years of trauma.

After this brutal climax, the movie cuts to a scene where Abbie visits her mother and finds Margaret holding her baby brother, Benjamin. The environment appears serene and bright, suggesting a moment of peace or perhaps a hallucination. Margaret expresses her relief and gratitude, seemingly having saved her son in her mind—a final affirmation of her desire to rescue and protect her children.

However, the ending remains deliberately open to interpretation. The luminous, almost dreamlike quality of the final scenes hints that what we are witnessing might be a hallucination, a dream, or even a supernatural vision. The film suggests that Margaret’s perception of having saved Benjamin could be a product of her fractured mind, crafted by her trauma and the manipulations of David Moore’s disturbing influence. It leaves viewers questioning whether she truly rescued her son or whether her mind has filled in the gaps with a comforting illusion. In essence, the ending explores the idea that Margaret’s struggle for redemption and maternal salvation may be rooted in her psyche’s desperate attempt to find peace amidst her madness, leaving the true fate of Benjamin ambiguous and open to personal interpretation.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:59