‘The Dead Don’t Die’ Ending, Explained

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• According to director Jim Jarmusch, the ending's ambiguous, fourth-wall-breaking twist was meant to challenge viewers' perceptions and force them to confront the artificial construct of their own existence.
• Star Bill Murray revealed that the cast was kept in the dark about the film's shocking conclusion until the final days of shooting, adding an extra layer of authenticity to their reactions on screen.