The hiking trip is a forced attempt at healing a bond that died with their friend.

By refusing to kneel, Luke does what he couldn't do in the liquor store.

The Moder is a "bastard daughter of Loki"—a god of chaos that demands worship through suffering. It picks Luke because he has already "marked" himself with his own self-loathing. 🏹 The Ending: Reclaiming the Soul

⭐ It’s a masterclass in atmospheric dread. If you’re looking for a film that uses its "monster" as a surgical tool for character study, this is it.