Why Five Nights at Freddy’s Ending Is the Perfect Twist

Full spoilers follow for the Five Nights at Freddy’s movies.The movie version of the beloved horror game series Five Nights at Freddy’s is finally here, and of course the film ties directly into some heavy FNAF mythology. That includes the franchise’s sinister villain: William Afton! His involvement, which was never explicitly referenced in any promotional material or coverage of the movie as it was in production, is a major third-act reveal. And let’s be real here, any fan worth their salt knows there’s no FNAF without Afton. His inclusion in the film is paramount to the core of the story, and his epic final-act reveal definitely will send a little excited chill down any die-hard’s spine. I know I was happy to see him, in all his evil glory. Having Afton as the franchise’s pervasive antagonistic driving force will no doubt propel the franchise through a slew of sequels, and for fans of the story, the idea of exploring what becomes of Afton and his legacy, which is quite the wild ride, could be really compelling if the powers that be do his story justice. (Fingers crossed.) That said, for those who have never played the game, Afton’s history—and thus the sordid history of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza itself—might be a little fuzzy.Allow me to clue you in. Here’s what you need to know about this fun extension of the video game lore into what is now a movie universe as well… but beware, even more spoilers for the film and the games lie ahead.