Is the 10 Cloverfield Lane Ending Really That Bad?
"10 Cloverfield Lane" is a wild, tense ride. The movie makes you feel so trapped alongside Michelle, especially with Howard around, you think things will just never get better. But, the ending? Well, it is controversial and has sparked some debates, to say the least.
What Happens At the End?
- We know the movie started out as this creepy, psychological thriller. Then it took an insane turn! Michelle makes a super daring escape from that creepy bunker, just when everything went sideways with Howard.
- We thought we were safe - until BAM - we see this massive alien creature appear in the sky, and the world was NOT safe anymore. The world just became a super terrifying post-apocalyptic nightmare.
- And even more interesting, Michelle gets to face that alien creature and uses her smarts to fight for her survival. It makes it a pretty unique ending - one that really connects to what came before!
- And, like it or not, this ending connects the movie to the wider Cloverfield franchise. We don't know where those alien monsters came from exactly, but we definitely know the creatures from the first Cloverfield movie.
How is This Connected to the Original "Cloverfield" ?
Here’s what you need to know: 10 Cloverfield Lane is set sometime after that whole alien monster apocalypse from the first movie.
- Remember how the Cloverfield monster started rampaging through New York in that found-footage movie. That's basically what the movie tries to say. The aliens that showed up at the end of 10 Cloverfield Lane look like those from that movie!
- There’s a hint at Tagruato! If you’re a fan of those hidden Easter eggs, the trailer has a small detail, hinting that Howard is somehow connected to that company - the company responsible for the creatures in those movies. So it ties them together.
But Why Does It Work?
- This ending really gives a whole new meaning to 10 Cloverfield Lane! This whole movie is really a powerful exploration of what fear does - especially when we’re caught in a really tough spot, which Michelle found herself in, both when she’s with Howard and as the alien invasion began!
A lot of people say this ending is a little out of place - they say it’s super weird! That's what makes this a controversial ending.
Maybe you loved this movie. But I think the way it wraps up makes it an even more powerful message: no matter how much fear is going on - whether it's Howard in the bunker or aliens attacking - you need to take the next step!
And hey - don’t be scared! The creators are making a 10 Cloverfield Lane 2. I wonder what other insane monsters will be in this one!
