Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be trapped in your own home, unable to leave your bed, while sinister supernatural forces close in around you?
That’s the terrifying premise of the 2022 psychological horror film Bed Rest, directed by Lori Evans Taylor in her feature debut. Starring Melissa Barrera (of Scream fame) as expectant mother Julie Rivers, the movie takes us on a mind-bending journey that keeps you guessing until the very end.
Why Was Julie on Bed Rest?
After suffering the devastating loss of their first child, Julie and her husband Daniel (Guy Burnet) are trying to start fresh. They move into an old but charming house as Julie enters the third trimester of her new pregnancy. However, their hopeful new beginning takes a dark turn when Julie is put on mandatory bed rest after accidentally falling down the stairs.
Did Her Husband Believe Her?
Confined to her room, Julie begins experiencing strange and terrifying phenomena. She hears the cries and whispers of a young boy, sees ghostly apparitions, and becomes convinced that a malevolent entity is coming for her unborn baby.
Her husband and live-in nurse Delmy dismiss her claims as products of her past trauma and fragile mental state. But as the visions intensify, Julie must confront the possibility that the horrors she’s experiencing are all too real.
What Was The Nusse’s True Identity?
In the climax of the film, Julie goes into labor and confronts the ghostly young boy, who she believes is the spirit of her firstborn son Andrew. The boy leads her into a hidden room in the house, where she discovers the dark history of the property. Delmy, the nurse, is revealed to be the true villain – a vengeful spirit who lost her own child and now preys on pregnant women to steal their babies.
How Did Julie Escape? Bed Rest 2022 Ending Explained
Julie barely escapes Delmy’s clutches and gives birth to a healthy baby girl. In a surreal sequence, she finds herself in a foggy purgatory, where she meets Andrew and finally makes peace with his death. She hands Andrew over to Delmy, allowing both tortured souls to find rest. Julie then returns to the world of the living, where she is revived by Daniel and the paramedics.
The ending suggests that the supernatural horrors Julie experienced were real, but also deeply intertwined with her unresolved grief and trauma. By confronting the ghosts of her past both literally and figuratively, Julie is able to let go of the pain that haunted her and accept her future with her new daughter.
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In the end Bed Rest may not be for everyone, but for those willing to embrace its measured pace and emotional depths, it offers a uniquely moving and unnerving experience that lingers long after the final frame.
