The story only works if Mari dies. It all becomes a Shakespearean tragedy where no one really escapes. Letting her live is a cop out and somehow seems to decrease the sense of the horrific crimes being committed.
shareI agree with OP that it only works if Mari dies. I don't know if horror movies are watered down but they're better viewing now days. The main problems with this movie is if you've seen the original because this as a remake doesn't follow the correct plot. And as you said Mari dying maters a lot to the degree to which the parents may be motivated. I think this one was far more realistic overall in every respect though.
shareOh please. In the original movie this character dies but I'm so glad they didn't make a direct remake where you know every next step and turn. This remake is great and the story works very well
shareOh please. In the original movie this character dies but I'm so glad they didn't make a direct remake where you know every next step and turn. This remake is great and the story works very well
sharei felt we saw her go through enough to justify her parents doing what they end up doing. her living didn't change the impact for me.
shareDisagree on all counts.
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