Unveiling the Unbelievable: The Mind-Blowing Twist in No One Will Save You's Ending That Will Leave You Speechless

Summary

According to writer/director Brian Duffield, the reason for Brynn's survival at the end of No One Will Save You lies in the aliens' curiosity to gain knowledge from her, rather than having an inherent desire to exterminate humanity.

Brynn's death in the finale would have negated the character development she underwent throughout the course of the film, resulting in a desolate and grim conclusion for the horror narrative.

Contrarily, the film's ending offers a reassuring message as Brynn manages to survive and captivates the attention of the extraterrestrial beings due to her distinct culture. It conveys the idea that hope and redemption can arise even in the face of anguish and hardship.

Writer/director Brian Duffield explains why Brynn, the character in No One Will Save You, survived the invasion in the shocking ending. Duffield reveals that the decision was influenced by his attachment to the character and the aliens' curiosity to learn from her rather than destroy her.

I think she's not effectively communicating with them, but they are definitely engaging in some form of communication. I don't believe they are speaking in a human language yet, but there is a version of the ending where you can imagine her as the nurturing teacher guiding them through the basics like "A, B..." That idea seemed a bit unrealistic, but I do like the concept of them being eager to learn from her in that particular ending, and having a genuine desire to spend time with her. Sometimes, all you want is to share silent moments with someone, you know? At the end of the movie, these individuals act completely differently towards her than they did throughout the film, and I find that to be quite heartwarming. It's what I had hoped for her character. I could have included dialogue in the final scene, but it also felt like a letdown if everyone was just talking and she was conversing with everyone. However, in terms of character development, it did feel necessary to have some sort of communal experience at the end... Additionally, regarding the aliens... well, let me put it this way: if you got bitten by a stray dog, many individuals would want the dog to be put down, but there would also be people who would want to sit with the dog, calm it down, and communicate with it, hoping that it could be rehabilitated and become a valuable member of society. I believe this is how the aliens saw us, in a way. To them, any harmful action towards them was seen as a consequence of the occupation, like collateral damage in a war, even if the war only lasted a day. They were pleasantly surprised by Brynn and had a genuine interest in understanding humanity from an anthropological perspective. They viewed our culture as something fascinating and didn't seek to erase it just because they had conquered us. Culture encompasses art and life, and I think about how they listened to Brynn's song through the Daddy Long Legs. They were probably thinking, "We don't have music like this," while the aliens were like, "Hmm, this is intriguing!" In my heart, I believe there are probably other individuals like Brynn scattered around the world, and I liked the idea of the aliens saying, "We're here. We've won. And hey, you seem to be accepting of it? Teach us. What can we learn?" You know, many of the alien movies I adore are the ones that break away from a linear narrative. For example, I love "Under The Skin," which feels incredibly alien to me, but it's clear that the aliens in that movie have a specific method and plan. Obviously, that film is much more art-house than this one, but I wanted to capture that same feeling of "These are f---ing aliens. They don't have to think like us, and we don't have to understand them." Typically, this implies something negative, that we can't comprehend their actions. However, I enjoy the other side of the coin, where it's like: "I don't understand this... but it could be a lot worse."

Why Brynn's Death Would've Ruined No One Will Save You's Ending

In line with typical horror and home invasion thrillers, the protagonist of No One Will Save You undergoes intense emotional and physical challenges in the final moments of its 93-minute duration. During the climax, we learn about her tragic past, which involves accidentally causing the death of her childhood best friend and subsequently being ostracized by her community. Comparable to Jordan Peele's Nope and Dan Trachtenberg's 10 Cloverfield Lane, this Hulu thriller elevates the intensity with thrilling encounters between the main character and extraterrestrial forces while maintaining a strong focus on her character development.

Brynn, the tragic heroine, must confront her guilt for killing her best friend instead of avoiding it, which she did for years before the start of the movie. If she had died in the movie's finale, it would have negated the personal growth she experienced leading up to it, resulting in a dark horror ending, as previously pointed out by Duffield. Although many acclaimed horror movies have successfully executed this theme, ending on a somewhat more positive note usually makes for a more enjoyable experience for the audience as a whole.

The renowned filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has even provided his interpretation of the hidden meaning behind the ending of No One Will Save You, drawing on the teachings of Catholic dogma. He highlights the concept that "grace and salvation emerge from pain and suffering." Duffield enthusiastically embraced this interpretation, drawing on his own experiences as a "missionary kid" growing up in Ireland, further reinforcing the notion that Brynn's death would have undermined the challenging journey she endured.

Source: Fangoria