9 Mind-Blowing Clues That Prove The Curse's Reincarnation Theory

The Snake Keychain Symbolizing Rebirth

The snake keychain gifted from Asher and Whitney to Pascal and Janice is a powerful symbol of cyclical rebirth. In numerous cultures, the snake epitomizes rebirth due to its ability to shed its skin, connecting to the concept of reincarnation central to many mythologies. This subtle yet significant detail hints at Asher's eventual rebirth as Whitney's baby, weaving this theme throughout the story.

Whitney holding a snake keychain in The Curse

Alice Coltrane Music

The use of Alice Coltrane's musical motifs during pivotal scenes is more than just a soundtrack choice. Coltrane's work centered on themes of cyclical rebirth and the transmigration of the eternal soul between bodies. The lyrics directly reference reincarnation, complementing the visual storytelling and underscoring Asher's journey from one corporeal form to another. This musical choice offers a subtle yet evocative reinforcement of the reincarnation theme.

Whitney looking at her new baby in The Curse

The Towel Represented An Umbilical Cord

When Whitney attempts to rescue Asher with a towel, it takes on symbolic weight as an umbilical cord between mother and child. This visual metaphor reinforces Asher’s destined journey towards rebirth, as the towel 'cord' represents Whitney's attempt to save Asher’s soul. The profound implications of this scene resonate deeply with the theme of reincarnation.

Asher and Whitney holding onto a towel in The Curse

'There’s A Little Me Inside Of You.'

Asher's tender comment to Whitney, 'There's a little me inside of you,' takes on a mystical significance beyond genetics. The visual effects and Asher’s gaze at the fetus hint at his spiritual essence soon inhabiting that growing body. This line becomes Asher prophesying his metaphysical rebirth, connecting cosmic outer space to the inner space of Whitney's womb.

Asher talking to Whitney's belly in The Curse

Whitney’s Contractions

A striking parallel occurs between Whitney's intense labor and Asher's levitation, suggesting a direct link between their experiences. This represents Asher's life force being pulled from his body into the new vessel about to be born as Whitney's child. The visual contractions hitting them both externalize the transfer of his soul into her baby, adding depth to the theme of reincarnation.

Whitney in labor in The Curse

'Not This Baby In The Tree.'

Asher's poignant plea to Whitney to focus on the baby in her belly, 'not this baby in the tree,' forebodes his imminent rebirth. This last outburst rings true given the finale’s events, as Asher does appear symbolically reborn in the next scene as Whitney’s new baby. His helplessness in the tree womb indicates his soul’s inevitable pull into Whitney’s actual womb, adding a chilling dimension to the theme of reincarnation.

Asher in the tree in The Curse

'See That Little V-Shape?'

Dougie's quote to Asher about descending towards the 'V-shape,' resembling a woman's vaginal opening during childbirth, adds another layer of symbolism to Asher's destined journey through a symbolic birth canal. This visual metaphor strongly reinforces Asher's destined passage towards reincarnation as Whitney's newborn son, paralleling an infant's movement through the vaginal canal during labor.

Dougie looking up in a tree in The Curse

Asher Is Often In The Fetal Position

Notable visual cues come from Asher's body language, frequently echoing a fetus in utero. This visceral imagery connects his dying self to a child still developing in its mother's womb, underscoring his spiritual passage back into embryonic new life. The symbolism comes full circle when Whitney concurrently births her baby, adding a profound dimension to the theme of reincarnation.

Asher on the ceiling in The Curse

Asher Falling Up And The C-Section Happen At The Exact Same Moment

The violent severing of Asher from the tree synchronized with Whitney's emergency c-section makes a compelling symbolic case for his rebirth as her child. These precisely timed moments visually cement Asher’s passage into his successor's infant body, making The Curse one of the most intriguing shows of 2024.

Asher in the tree while a firefighter uses a chainsaw to cut him down in The Curse