The Mysterious Case of William Afton's Return: Breaking Down the Plot Twists in 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2'
Emma Tammi, the mastermind behind both 'Five Nights at Freddy's' and its sequel, has revealed the secrets behind the film's post-credits scene. For fans of the horror franchise, it was a thrilling moment that left many questions unanswered - until now.
Spoiler alert: If you haven't seen the latest installment in the series, proceed with caution, as this article contains spoilers from 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2'.
The film's climax features Springtrap, the notorious animatronic from the game, booting up and taking control of a device. The implication is that William Afton, the co-founder of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza and a main antagonist in the series, has now taken over Springtrap.
According to Tammi, the decision to bring back Afton was always part of the plan, even though he had been dragged off-screen at the end of the previous film. "We end Movie One with him being dragged off, and the idea was always that he would be teed up at the end of Movie Two for a third film," Tammi revealed.
Afton's return is also tied to the visions of his daughter Vanessa Shelly (Elizabeth Lail) in 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2.' The mid-credits scene showcases Afton's ghostly presence, which adds another layer of complexity to the already dense backstory.
However, just as fans thought they had caught a glimpse into Afton's new reality, Tammi dropped another bombshell. In an end-credits scene, grieving father Henry Emily (Skeet Ulrich) reveals that he was business partners with William at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza and warns Mike (Josh Hutcherson) to avoid the Marionette, which has been taken over by his dead daughter's soul.
This twist is inspired by some of the game's tape recordings and serves as a tease for what's to come in the third installment. "It was a mishmash also of picking up the Marionette at the end, as it intersects with Henry, and certainly as he's reaching out to Mike," Tammi explained.
The upcoming film will not only delve deeper into Henry's backstory but also introduce the possibility of Ulrich and Lillard (Matthew Lillard) sharing screen time. The pair had a memorable role in 1996's 'Scream,' playing deadly duo posing as Ghostface.
"We all got so excited about it," Tammi said, referring to the reunion. "It was an across-the-board validation for how cool this was going to be, and how well-received that reunion was going to be."
Ultimately, the series' creator and director are proud of bringing audiences human stories alongside killer robots and lore. "I think our human characters are as important as our animatronic characters, and as important as the lore," Tammi said.
As fans eagerly await the next installment, one thing is certain: William Afton's return has set the stage for a thrilling ride ahead. With new clues and plot twists in store, it's clear that 'Five Nights at Freddy's 3' will be an event to remember.
Emma Tammi, the mastermind behind both 'Five Nights at Freddy's' and its sequel, has revealed the secrets behind the film's post-credits scene. For fans of the horror franchise, it was a thrilling moment that left many questions unanswered - until now.
Spoiler alert: If you haven't seen the latest installment in the series, proceed with caution, as this article contains spoilers from 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2'.
The film's climax features Springtrap, the notorious animatronic from the game, booting up and taking control of a device. The implication is that William Afton, the co-founder of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza and a main antagonist in the series, has now taken over Springtrap.
According to Tammi, the decision to bring back Afton was always part of the plan, even though he had been dragged off-screen at the end of the previous film. "We end Movie One with him being dragged off, and the idea was always that he would be teed up at the end of Movie Two for a third film," Tammi revealed.
Afton's return is also tied to the visions of his daughter Vanessa Shelly (Elizabeth Lail) in 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2.' The mid-credits scene showcases Afton's ghostly presence, which adds another layer of complexity to the already dense backstory.
However, just as fans thought they had caught a glimpse into Afton's new reality, Tammi dropped another bombshell. In an end-credits scene, grieving father Henry Emily (Skeet Ulrich) reveals that he was business partners with William at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza and warns Mike (Josh Hutcherson) to avoid the Marionette, which has been taken over by his dead daughter's soul.
This twist is inspired by some of the game's tape recordings and serves as a tease for what's to come in the third installment. "It was a mishmash also of picking up the Marionette at the end, as it intersects with Henry, and certainly as he's reaching out to Mike," Tammi explained.
The upcoming film will not only delve deeper into Henry's backstory but also introduce the possibility of Ulrich and Lillard (Matthew Lillard) sharing screen time. The pair had a memorable role in 1996's 'Scream,' playing deadly duo posing as Ghostface.
"We all got so excited about it," Tammi said, referring to the reunion. "It was an across-the-board validation for how cool this was going to be, and how well-received that reunion was going to be."
Ultimately, the series' creator and director are proud of bringing audiences human stories alongside killer robots and lore. "I think our human characters are as important as our animatronic characters, and as important as the lore," Tammi said.
As fans eagerly await the next installment, one thing is certain: William Afton's return has set the stage for a thrilling ride ahead. With new clues and plot twists in store, it's clear that 'Five Nights at Freddy's 3' will be an event to remember.
they brought back william afton and now everything is just so much more complicated 
like emma tammi said that he was always meant to be part of the next movie but i didn't see it coming 
and then there's this whole thing with henry being business partners with william and it's just so dark and deep 
and can we talk about the reunion between skeet ulrich and matthew lillard 
i'm literally shaking thinking about how cool that is lol 
anyway, i think the film is setting up for something huge in the next movie but idk what to expect yet 
. And what's with Henry being a business partner with Afton? It feels so convoluted 
. Can't wait to see where this all goes but not exactly hyped about it 
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what's going on with Henry Emily and Mike? Is it just a coincidence that Afton was business partners with his son or something? 
... and can we talk about how Henry Emily just gave Mike a free ticket to get killed 
... anywayz, its def got me hyped for the next movie 
The way Emma Tammi tied everything together is pure genius 
- I love how it all makes sense now that the pieces are revealed. And that twist with Henry Emily and Mike?! Mind blown 
It's like a dream come true for fans of horror movies! The fact that Tammi prioritizes human stories alongside the animatronics is so refreshing - it just goes to show how talented she is at weaving this intricate narrative. Bring on 'Five Nights at Freddy's 3' and all its thrilling surprises