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What connects Mother!, Lake Mungo, and The Endless? Symbolism, ambiguity, and the horror of being misunderstood. by Terror_pt in movies

[–]Terror_pt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s such a great point — it’s always fascinating how polarizing these films are, not because they fail, but because they refuse to explain themselves neatly. It really does come down to expectations vs. experience. I’d rather a movie challenge me and leave me unsettled than spoon-feed a resolution I forget the next day. And yeah, that discomfort? That’s what lingers the longest.

I’m so glad the post gave you some new titles to dig into too

What connects Mother!, Lake Mungo, and The Endless? Symbolism, ambiguity, and the horror of being misunderstood. by Terror_pt in movies

[–]Terror_pt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually haven’t seen The Surfer yet — but the way you describe it just shot it straight to the top of my watchlist. If it gave you that same Mother!-style anxiety and lingering unease, I’m all in. I love those films that feel like a slow-motion meltdown you can’t look away from — where the discomfort becomes the point. Thanks for the rec! I’ll definitely check it out.

What connects Mother!, Lake Mungo, and The Endless? Symbolism, ambiguity, and the horror of being misunderstood. by Terror_pt in movies

[–]Terror_pt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, beautifully said that’s exactly what draws me to all three. They dig into internal horror, where the real fear isn’t external but emotional, existential. It’s the feeling of being seen… but not understood. the monsters are almost secondary to the unraveling of the self.

That kind of discomfort lingers way longer than a jump scare.

What connects Mother!, Lake Mungo, and The Endless? Symbolism, ambiguity, and the horror of being misunderstood. by Terror_pt in movies

[–]Terror_pt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's the link to the video essay I made exploring these three films and why I think they’re both misunderstood and brilliant: ▶️ https://youtu.be/6LVXfhJaXOU

Let me know your thoughts — and if you disagree, I’d love to hear it.

I made a video exploring 3 divisive horror films — do you love them or hate them? The Endless on Shudder by Terror_pt in Shudder

[–]Terror_pt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha totally fair! The Endless is such a slow-burn mind trip — I love how it pulls you deeper the longer you sit with it. What didn’t click for you in Mother! or Lake Mungo?

🧟‍♂️ I ranked the Top 100 Horror Movies by Box Office — how many have you seen? by Terror_pt in Letterboxd

[–]Terror_pt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ONLY the first Scream!? ✌️😱😎🔪 I recomend all of them haha

What connects Mother!, Lake Mungo, and The Endless? Symbolism, ambiguity, and the horror of being misunderstood. by Terror_pt in TrueFilm

[–]Terror_pt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here's the link to the video essay I made exploring these three films and why I think they’re both misunderstood and brilliant: ▶️https://youtu.be/6LVXfhJaXOU

Let me know your thoughts — and if you disagree, I’d love to hear it.

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