20 Horror Movies That Revealed TOO MUCH

A24's Opus follows journalist Ariel (Ayo Edebiri) who is invited to the isolated compound of reclusive pop star Alfred Moretti (John Malkovich) for a listening party of his highly anticipated new album. However, it soon becomes clear that Moretti is running a cult from the compound. This culminates in him and his followers drinking poisoned champagne in a mass suicide ritual.

Ariel narrowly escapes into the night, seemingly ending the story there. But the film adds an excessive epilogue set two years later, where Ariel, now an author, visits Moretti in prison—who surprisingly survived. It is then revealed that the mass suicide was staged, and the "dead" followers are alive, having infiltrated society to spread Moretti's influence.

"Moretti always planned for Ariel to escape, knowing she'd write a book and help spread his message to millions."

This implausible twist undermines the film’s social commentary on our complicity in the fame of destructive figures. The story felt complete when Ariel escaped, and the epilogue seems like a forced attempt to stretch the narrative.

The film also touches on a stay-at-home dad who teaches his kids the merits of Martin Scorsese, despite his partner’s objections.

Summary: Opus attempts deep social critique but falters with an overdone epilogue that strains credibility and weakens the film’s impact.

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WhatCulture — 2025-11-06

20 Horror Movies That Revealed TOO MUCH

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