The Feast

The ending of “The Feast” reveals that Cadi, a supernatural embodiment of Mother Earth, is not a ghost but a curse rooted in Welsh mythology. Throughout the film, she appears as a vengeful force awakened by the family’s greed and exploitation of nature. After the family members and their guests indulge in the destructive cycle of greed—selling land, drilling into sacred caves, and harming the environment—Cadi enacts her revenge. She kills each of them in ways that mirror their sins: Gwyn, who caused earth-shaking noise and destruction, is pierced in the ear by Cadi’s steel; Gweirydd, who’s guilty of abusing his position, is murdered by her; and Glenda, complicit in her greed and betrayal, is forced to serve her own child’s stolen limb before being made to shoot Euros and then commit suicide.

On a symbolic level, Cadi’s actions represent Nature’s wrath, punishing humans for their disrespect and exploitation. Her connection to the land is emphasized by visual cues—soil in her hair, her embracing roots—all suggesting she is the spirit or the physical incarnation of Mother Earth herself. She was born from a car accident that claimed her original body, having taken the form of Cadi from the field. The film’s climax shows her walking away from the massacre, smiling with a sense of fulfillment, yet also showing grief, acknowledging the tragic necessity of her revenge.

Ultimately, the ending underscores that human greed has dire consequences, and that Nature, represented by Cadi, will always retaliate when disturbed. Her peaceful departure back to “the Rise” signifies the cycle of destruction and retribution, leaving viewers with a haunting reminder of the earth’s power and an awareness that once the natural world is harmed, it fights back in ways humans cannot always foresee.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:59