Saltburn, Explained: Does The Ending Ruin The Film?

Saltburn, the new film from writer-director Emerald Fennell, was initially hailed as a shocking eat-the-rich psychological thriller, but upon its release, audiences have found that while it’s definitely a fun ride, it ends up lacking much of the promised bite. But does that keep the film from working? Let’s dive into what went right, what went wrong in the end, and unpack what Saltburn really has to say.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Was Saltburn good or bad?
00:32 A chaotic breakdown
03:32 Did the ending work?
06:59 Eat the rich commentary
13:58 The high points

CREDITS
Executive Producers: Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
Chief Creative Director: Susannah McCullough
Associate Producer: Tyler Allen
Writer: Jessica Babineaux
Narrator: Jessica Babineaux
Video Editor: Tyler Allen