The horror film concludes with the protagonist Rose returning to her childhood home to confront her trauma, only to become completely overtaken by the evil entity that has been haunting her. Despite her boyfriend Joel’s attempts to save her, Rose is consumed by the supernatural force, ultimately burning alive in the house. The ending implies Rose was unable to escape the tragic past that spawned the sinister smiley-faced apparition stalking her. Though she sought understanding through facing her trauma, the evil presence that feeds on mental anguish overpowers her. Rose meets a grim fate, overwhelmed by the manifestation of her unresolved pain. The finale provides some closure but leaves the smiley-faced entity ominously intact, ready to continue its reign of terror by preying on the trauma of others. In the end, Rose falls victim to the cyclical nature of suffering, unable to break free of her own tormented psyche.