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Despite the climactic finish,the movie leaves many questions about the lore of its world unanswered.
8What Are The Creatures?
They breed with normal humans, and they even look like normal humans at first glance.
The creatures are capable of sending out sonic screeches, disorienting their human targets.
This is countered at the end by Gretchen and Alma plugging their ears to avoid being stunned.
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They could also be an ancient cross-breed between humans and birds.
7What Was Konig’s End Goal?
Does Konig Plan To Weaponize The Creatures?
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It’s possible that Konig wants to weaponize the creaturesor learn how to control them.
6How Long Has Konig’s Operation Gone On For?
He planned for Alma to become one of the creatures, and she could be roughly ten years old.
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5Why Did The Creatures Only Attack At Night?
The movie shows them running around during the day, so they’re not incapable.
There’s also a brief debate about the fact that Konig doesn’t staff his resort at night.
The movie shows them running around during the day, so they’re not incapable.
4What Does The Ending Mean For Alma?
Is Alma Still A Creature?
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However, there are still so many unanswered questions about what’s occurred.
Alma’s creature powers and seizures were triggered by Gretchen’s arrival.
3Why Is There A Time Loop Effect?
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This is shown when Gretchen is trapped and left to die in Konig’s facility later in the film.
With all of that in mind, it’s still a point of confusion.
2Did Beth Survive?
This could be due to his involvement in Alma’s birth, but there’s no clarity there.
Luis takes Beth home, and the two miss all the action in the film’s climax.
1How Involved Was Luis?
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But there’s no confirmation or follow-up on the matter.
When they first arrive, Konig jokes around with Beth in a way that Luis is annoyed by.
