The Mystery Surrounding Garrett, Mike's Brother in Five Nights at Freddy's

In Five Nights at Freddy's, Mike Schmidt (played by Josh Hutcherson) is a security guard struggling with the responsibilities of taking care of his younger sister and coming to terms with his troubled past. He embarks on a search for answers surrounding the kidnapping and mysterious disappearance of his brother, Garrett, which occurred several years ago.

One fateful day during a seemingly ordinary camping trip, a happy and joyful atmosphere quickly takes a dark turn. Mike's mother leaves him in charge of watching over his brother while she steps away momentarily. Little does he know that this innocent family outing will shatter their once idyllic image.

After trailing behind his brother, he suddenly vanishes. Mike's final recollection of Garrett is spotting him seated in the rear of an unfamiliar vehicle, accompanied by an unfamiliar male, while clutching a crimson toy airplane. In the subsequent years, Mike's mother passes away, and his father's presence diminishes. Presently, responsible for his sister Abby (portrayed by Piper Rubio), Mike employs Dream Theory in his quest for hidden hints concealed within his recollections. However, Five Nights at Freddy's unfolds, disclosing the intricate connection between Mike's past and Garrett's. Caution: Spoilers follow!

Mike learns Garrett is connected to an incident in the 80s

As Mike works and learns the truth about Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, he learns the shocking truth that Garrett was one of William Aftor’s victims.

Utilizing Dream Theory, Mike is transported back to the day when Garrett was abducted while he was on duty at Freddy's. However, his recollections do not unveil any fresh details regarding the identity of the individual responsible for taking his younger sibling. Nonetheless, he does encounter the spirits of the deceased children who pledge to assist him. Prior to this, Mike had been informed by Vanessa, the local police officer, that Freddy's had ceased operations following a string of child abductions, with the children remaining missing.

On the last day at Freddy's, chaos ensues as Mike discovers the animatronics' desire to transform Abby into one of them, intending to keep her trapped forever. However, the true revelation comes when Vanessa discloses the reason behind her refusal to assist Mike and elucidates her profound knowledge about Freddy's. Overwhelmed by fear, Mike inquiries about the motive behind her actions. Vanessa produces a photograph depicting her outside Freddy's alongside a man adorned in a Spring Bonnie animatronic suit. In this moment, she reveals that her father was the original creator of the establishment. Furthermore, the picture showcases her clutching a red airplane toy, the very same one that Mike recalls Garrett holding on the day he was snatched away.

Vanessa confesses that her father, William Afton, is a notorious serial killer responsible for abducting and killing children in the 80s. Among his victims is Garrett, as revealed in Five Nights at Freddy's. However, there remains uncertainty about what happened to Garrett after his abduction. Vanessa tells Mike that the police failed to locate the bodies of the other children as her father had hidden them within the animatronics. But in Mike's dreams, Garrett is absent among the other children. This raises the possibility that Afton disposed of his body elsewhere. Unfortunately, the movie does not provide a clear answer to this query.

Afton is actually Steve Raglan (portrayed by Matthew Lillard) in a surprising twist at the movie's conclusion. If you remember, Steve was Mike's career counselor and the one who offered him the job. Sharp-eyed fans may have noticed a noticeable shift in his behavior upon discovering Mike's last name. This is due to his recollection of his own involvement in Garrett's abduction. For additional information about the film, please refer to the articles provided below.