However, the spirit of the Witch seems to haunt the Chef, pushing her to the edge.
Ariana DeBose’sHouse of Spoilsis a tight character study, largely focusing on the Chef and her growth.
Here is how the ending ofHouse of Spoilsgives the Chef (and the Witch) a surprisingly happy ending.
For much ofHouse of Spoils, there is an undercurrent of dread.
However, after being trapped underneath the building,the Chef discovers the body of the “witch.
“Through an unexpected vision, witnesses the witch’s life as a medicine woman for the local community.
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The “sacrifices” seen in Chef’s visions were medical procedures.
The mysterious occult symbols aree just a recreation of a sliced vegetable.
Through trial and error, the Chef discovers what effect each one has on a person who ingests it.
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This allows the Chef to create uniquely delicious and refreshing dishes.
As a result, the food loses its flavor and quickly begins to degrade.
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Chef is finally at peace once she’s empathized with the Witch.
However, the Witch and Andres could be considered antagonists for very different reasons.
Her restrained demeanor is replaced by a matter of fact one, and her affected ego disappears.
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Chef also finds massive success, as her cooking wins over even her strictest critics.
It’s a sweet way to endHouse of Spoils, and makes it a surprisingly uplifting horror film.
She struggles with kitchen chaos, self-doubt, and a haunting presence that aims to sabotage her efforts.
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