In the climax, Poe (John Cusack) and Detective Fields (Luke Evans) discover that the killer is using Poe’s stories as inspiration for the murders and challenges Poe to save the life of his fiancée, Emily (Alice Eve). The final murder is set to mimic the events of Poe’s story “The Pit and the Pendulum.”
In the resolution, Poe and Fields rush to the location where Emily is being held captive. They confront the killer, who is revealed to be Dr. Griswold (Brendan Gleeson), Poe’s long-lost father. Griswold blames Poe for the death of his mother and seeks revenge.
A tense confrontation unfolds, and Poe and Fields manage to rescue Emily just in time. However, Griswold meets his demise in a manner mirroring the events of “The Pit and the Pendulum.” The film ends with Poe and Emily together, but it’s clear that Poe’s turbulent life and the events surrounding the murders have taken a toll on him.
The ending of “The Raven” blends elements of mystery and horror, tying together Poe’s real-life struggles with a fictionalized murder plot. The film incorporates references to several of Poe’s works, creating a suspenseful and atmospheric thriller.