The Wretched

In the end, it appears that the Hag has successfully possessed Mallory, continuing her destructive cycle. Throughout the film, her powers—such as possession, controlling minds, inducing amnesia, and turning into shadows—are shown but never fully explained, creating a confusing picture of her supernatural abilities. Despite her limited onscreen explanations, the audience sees her targeting and killing families, using her magic to inhabit various forms, and making victims forget their encounters with her. In the climax, Ben manages to save Mallory’s sister and his brother from her grip, and he finally shares a romantic moment with Mallory, believing they can start anew. However, his hope is short-lived when he notices that the flower Mallory gave him is plastic, a clear reminder of her connection to the Hag’s deadly powers, especially since the Hag seems to kill flowers. The final scene shows Mallory, now seemingly friendly at first, taking children out on the water, but her mischievous grin shifts into an evil smile, hinting that the evil has not been truly defeated. This suggests that the Hag has taken over her, or at least that her influence persists, leaving the story open-ended and unsettling. The film implies that the Hag’s possession is insidious and ongoing, with her powers remaining mysterious but deadly, and that she will continue her malevolent influence through Mallory, further cementing her status as a horror villain whose true nature and origins are left largely unexplained.

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