Very good observations from reviewers here so far. Views on ending unanimous. However, might I suggest that the plot holes leading to the conclusion of the film were deliberate? How about the whole thing being a parody? The film, using as an example one family, home of the brave, to epitomise Americans as many in the world, and some within their world, see them. White, blonde kids with blonde stay at home mom - she knew all along what was going on too of course - Evangelically religious, atmosphere and home decor dark and dull, muted. Proud bearers of arms - responsible with regard to gun safety of course, but only able to offer "thoughts and prayers" as their own children are shot down in their schools or choosing to ignore the fact that a serial killer has been loose in their community for years. So they are, to perhaps understand the ambiguities of the events leading to and including the ending of this finely crafted film a bit better, willing witnesses to and participants in mayhem and murder, both at home and on the world stage - and exist purely to protect The Great American Way.
Review of The Clovehitch Killer
