The 2018 Sci-fi thriller movie Under the silver lake was indeed critically acclaimed but also drew flak of criticism as many found the movie too cryptic; some even found the screenplay too confusing. Except for the main lead, Andrew Garfield’s acting skills, the film didn’t garner much appreciation.
If you haven’t seen the movie yet, we recommend you watch it as it does do justice in serving the mystery that it promised to deliver at the beginning. And if you’ve watched already, but the ending has had you scratching your head, keep on reading!
What Is the Storyline of Under the Silver Lake?
The movie revolves around Sam, a 33-year-old man who has a chance encounter with a mysterious woman named Sarah while hanging out at the swimming pool in his apartment complex.
However, Sarah disappears just as suddenly as she appears in his life, leaving Sam with a burning curiosity to uncover the truth behind her sudden vanishing act.
Driven by his determination, Sam embarks on a surreal adventure that takes him on a wild ride through the dark and seedy underbelly of Los Angeles. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Sam’s obsession with conspiracy theories and symbolism intensifies, leading him to discover hidden symbols scattered throughout the city in his quest to unravel the secrets of Sarah’s disappearance.
The movie “Under the Silver Lake” follows Sam’s thrilling journey as he unravels a complex web of scandal, conspiracy, and intrigue, ultimately leading him to the murky depths of the City of Angels.
Under the Silver Lake Ending Explained
At the end of the film, we find that Sam has finally figured out the missing Sarah and that she is now locked in a bunker; Sam does all in his power to convince her to come back, but she has made up her mind already and is adamant about not returning.
After Sarah makes her decision, Sam returns home and spends the evening with his neighbor. While he was there, he noticed his landlord trying to evict him and observed a peculiar symbol on the wall. To his surprise, it appears to be the same symbol left as graffiti on Sarah’s apartment that he found out initially.
Sam had been told repeatedly that his concerns were unfounded, but by uncovering the hidden messages, he realized that sometimes his worries were indeed valid. The symbols and secret codes were not just figments of his imagination but tangible evidence of a larger truth. However, despite this discovery, the ultimate outcome was no mystery at all.
At the end of the movie, Sam understood that his life would not improve simply because a charming individual came to his rescue. Instead, it would require conscious effort and dedication on his part to overcome the challenges he faced. Not much after this is depicted in the movie unless it is for the viewer’s part to perceive the way ahead of Sam’s life.
Does Sam Meet Sarah at the End of the Movie?
Unfortunately, Sam never gets to meet Sarah after the night that they spend together. Ironically, Sam struggles throughout the movie to find the mystery behind Sarah’s secret disappearance and believes she might even be in danger, but once he is made aware of the secret cult, Sam is hopeful, knowing Sarah is alive.
He is ecstatic upon knowing that she is not dead and even tries to persuade her during his phone call with her. However, Sarah has made up her mind and is not willing to change it for anyone.
For the unversed, Sarah is locked with two other females and a guy called Jefferson, who was declared dead in the movie, but it is later revealed that they are part of a secret cult who believe that dying by locking themselves in a bunker for a year will take them to an alternate universe, known to be a better place than earth.
In the end, Sam leaves the place in dejection, knowing that it’s high time that he starts focusing on his life and getting his act together.
Under the silver lake is available to stream on Netflix.
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