The Innocents

In the final moments of “The Innocents,” Ida, after a series of frightening encounters and witnessing her sister Anna’s supernatural powers, faces Ben once again at the playground. As Ben tries to harm Anna, the two girls unite their powers, summoning a mysterious energy that seems to overwhelm him. In the chaos, Ben collapses, seemingly defeated or possibly killed by their combined supernatural force. The film then shows Ida returning home with her mother, reflecting a sense of relief mixed with unease. Later, when Anna joins her at the drawing board, and the screen goes dark, it is ambiguous whether Ben truly died or if his fate is more symbolic of the evil being contained or vanquished for now. The movie leaves open the possibility that what viewers saw might be a fantastical representation of the children’s inner struggles with morality and fear, or perhaps a literal supernatural reckoning. Overall, the ending suggests that the children’s powers, whether real or imagined, serve as a metaphor for their supernatural innocence and the blurred line between good and evil, making the conclusion both haunting and thought-provoking.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:44