Winchester

In the climax of Winchester, the true nature of the hauntings becomes clear. The ghost of Corporal Ben Block, a Confederate soldier whose family was victimized by Winchester rifles, is seeking revenge for his brothers’ deaths. Throughout the movie, it’s shown that Ben’s spirit is tied to the house, and he’s been manipulating events to continue his vendetta, even possessing Sarah Winchester’s nephew, Henry. During a major confrontation, Ben causes chaos and seeks to kill Sarah, but Eric realizes that Ben is afraid of something specific—something that can harm him. At first, they believe this item might be an old rifle, but it’s actually a special bullet that Eric was shot with, which has been kept as a keepsake. This bullet is powerful because it is linked to Eric’s own death and the afterlife. When Eric loads the Winchester rifle with this bullet and fires it at Ben, the ghost is finally defeated, and his vengeful spirit is laid to rest.

In the aftermath, the spirits that haunted the house, including Ruby’s, are able to move on, signified by the deconstruction of the garden room where Ruby’s spirit was trapped. The film ends on a bittersweet note, emphasizing that the house’s supernatural torment was ultimately tied to the unresolved spirits and the tragic history of Winchester rifles. Eric and Sarah’s victory brings peace to the spirits and closes the haunted chapter of the house’s story, leaving itsMystery behind.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 09:00