20 Horror Movies That Revealed TOO MUCH

A24's Opus follows journalist Ariel (Ayo Edebiri), who is invited to the isolated compound of the enigmatic pop star Alfred Moretti (John Malkovich) for a listening party of his highly anticipated album. As the story unfolds, it is revealed that Moretti runs a cult from this location, culminating in a disturbing ritual where he and his followers drink poisoned champagne in a mass suicide attempt.

Ariel barely escapes and flees into the night, seemingly ending the story. However, an extended epilogue, set two years later, shows Ariel visiting the imprisoned Moretti after having written a book about the ordeal. It turns out the mass suicide was staged—[translate:все "мертвые" последователи на самом деле живы], having embedded themselves in society to keep spreading Moretti's influence.

Moretti had also deliberately allowed Ariel to escape, knowing she would write a book and unintentionally amplify his message to millions. This twist feels overly contrived and diminishes the film’s social commentary on celebrity culture and collective complicity in empowering monstrous figures.

"It really felt like the story was over when Ariel escaped, and the epilogue was a failed attempt to have its cake and eat it too."

The film offers an intriguing premise but ultimately falters with an excessive epilogue that weakens its impact.

Author bio: Stay-at-home dad dedicated to teaching his kids the merits of Martin Scorsese, often against the wishes of his wife.

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WhatCulture — 2025-11-05

20 Horror Movies That Revealed TOO MUCH

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