The 4 Points (2025) Plot Summary & Ending Explained

The ending of "Locked" reveals that William's violent actions stem from a deeply personal desire for revenge against the circumstances that led to his daughter's death. Throughout the film, William, suffering from terminal prostate cancer, takes Eddie on a brutal ride inside a car he named Dolus, which symbolizes malicious intent. As the story unfolds, William confesses that his daughter Amy was accidentally shot and killed during a robbery when she was just a child, and the robbers got away with a small amount of money, leaving William with unresolved grief and anger. This tragic backstory explains William's twisted sense of justice, which he attempts to enact by punishing Eddie and anyone he perceives as scum—those who live off the wealth he despises. Eddie, initially in a desperate attempt to escape, fights his way out after deactivating the car’s kill switch, breaking free from William’s control. Just when it seems William might kill Eddie, Eddie gets a call from his daughter, Sarah, who has finally received his messages. This prompts him to abandon his vendetta, recognizing that revenge isn’t worth sacrificing his moral compass or his chance to reunite with Sarah. Eddie then escapes, sells the car, and finally reunites with his daughter, vowing to never leave her side again.

In contrast, the original film "4×4" presents a different type of ending. Here, the car is remotely controlled by Enrique, who is angered by the theft of his family’s belongings and the state of the city, but his final act is a self-sacrifice. Enrique, after freeing his hostage and realizing the need to challenge systemic issues, blows himself up in his car to make a statement. The conclusion is more about representing societal anger and the desire for change, leaving the fate of the carjacker ambiguous and emphasizing the chaos of the situation rather than the personal redemption of the characters.