Confused by Synchronic s Ending? We ve Broken It Down For You
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Although it was released in October 2020,
Synchronic is just now seeing a new life on Netflix. The film, which was written and directed by horror duo Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson, stars Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan as best friends and paramedics Steve Denube and Dennis Dannelly. Set in New Orleans,
Synchronic follows Steve and Dennis as they witness a string of horrific accidents and murders. It s not until about halfway through the sci-fi thriller, when the true nature of Synchronic is discovered, that things begin to click. To fully understand
Netflix: Synchronic ending explained – SPOILER WARNING
Let’s get the Synchronic ending explained. The 2019 movie is now available to stream on Netflix. Warning, there are major spoilers ahead.
If you’re familiar with the work of American filmmaker’s Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson, then you’ll know that their films can delve into some pretty bizarre territory.
The duo’s directorial feature debut was 2012’s
Resolution and they then worked on the ‘Bonestorm’ segment of V/H/S: Viral.
Subsequent movies included 2014’s
Spring and 2017’s
The Endless, with their most recent project being Synchronic starring Jamie Dornan and Anthony Mackie.
80 Unnerving
Prooving cinema doesn t have to be glitzy or stylish to be smart, Synchronic proves a bleak foray into the idea of time travel while always entertaining at the same time.
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Often hard to pinpoint,
Synchronic is a surprising sci-fi film that proves itself a lot smarter than its trailer lets on. Combining elements of psychological horror, gore, and a claustrophobic editing style, it blends into a remarkable piece of cinema that often left me without hope. While set in a reality we recognise, at the same time
Synchronic is often unrecognisable, showcasing characters caught in traumatic events that hound this hopelessness and inescapability of its narrative. Even when the film reaches its conclusion, its brief glimmer of happiness is juxtaposed by enough death and melancholy that it never markets itself as an easy-watch, and nor should it be. As a testament to what directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead can accomplish together,