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Calculated Shard: 63 (from laksa138)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa063.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://gamerant.com/shutter-island-ending-explained/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://gamerant.com/shutter-island-ending-explained/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/shutter-island-ending-explained\/","crawl_time":1754174013,"first_indexed_time":1680234390,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,gamerant!\/shutter-island-ending-explained\/ s443","src_root_hash":"12929914377516040063","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Shutter Island's Ending Explained","meta_descriptions":["This Martin Scorsese movie managed to one-up the Shutter Island movie with an even more elusive ending."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"13 years after its release,  Shutter Island  continues to be must-watch film for anyone that appreciates psychological thrillers. This is despite it being one of Martin Scorsese’s most divisive movies to date, mainly due to its plot twist ending that still fuels some debate. Based on Dennis Lehane’s book of the same name,  Shutter Island’s  music and its noir setting are perfect to push viewers into believing something is off at Ashecliffe Hospital from the very start, much like a typical  horror  film would. Nevertheless, the very dynamics of U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels and his partner Chuck Aule’s (Mark Ruffalo) relationship help foreshadow some of the story’s many twists and turns, which is probably why  Shutter Island  can be just as enjoyable on a second viewing as in the first. RELATED:  Best Horror Co-Op Games To Play With Friends \n                        What Happens at the End of  Shutter Island ?\n                After joining Teddy and Chuck for a few days of crime solving, it becomes easier to see that the protagonist's mental state is quickly deteriorating, with the only remaining question being whether that is down to Dr. Cawley’s (Ben Kingsley) scheming or Teddy's own troubled past. That said  Shutter Island’s  tone is put together perfectly so that the audience can’t truly commit to one side  thanks to Teddy’s hallucinations getting worse  with every passing minute. Teddy does admit he was scarred after his wife’s death at the hands of some arsonist (Andrew Laeddis) who is known to be locked up  at the  Shutter Island  facility , yet he never mentions the two had any children. In the flashback memories or dreams featuring Dolores (Michelle Williams), his wife dies, the audience can catch a glimpse of a lake view crucial to their story, but mostly, Dolores doesn’t want him to keep unraveling the mystery that lies before him. Once Teddy is ready to admit his mind is definitely playing tricks on him, he decides to tackle the mysterious lighthouse to rescue Chuck from danger, only to come across Dr. Cawley patiently waiting for his plan to resolve. As Cawley informs him, Teddy is not a U.S. Marshal, instead, he is a patient at Ashecliffe where he has been for two years after killing his wife, who drowned their children during a mental breakdown episode. It’s the memory of his kids that really gets Teddy, or rather Andrew Laeddis, to admit that he did indeed kill his wife. Chuck is revealed to be his personal psychiatrist at Ashecliffe, who set up a convoluted simulation that could awaken his mind. Despite showing himself lucid towards the end, Andrew appears to go back to his Teddy persona, until he asks Dr. Sheehan whether it’s better “to live as a monster or to die as a good man? Although  Shutter Island  explicitly tells the audience that Teddy\/Andrew  was detached from reality, that last line, as well as Dr. Sheehan’s failed attempt to call out for Teddy leaves it up to each and every one to interpret if DiCaprio's character willingly opted to be lobotomized out of the pain and shame brought on by his tragedy. \n                        Are There Clues To  Shutter Island's  Ending?\n                The overall ending for both book and movie leads to the same outcome, yet that ambiguity in Andrew’s final words doesn’t exist in Lehane’s writing. This was added to  Shutter Island  by screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis and Scorsese, though the author has chosen to interpret it as a rare moment of clarity from the protagonist before getting his lobotomy appointment. Instances like this are spread out in many parts of the movie, as  Shutter Island  has several clues that hint  at the ending, in fact, there are quite a lot, such as the attitude seen in Ashecliffe’s guards, orderlies and other patients. Teddy’s own dismissal of Chuck’s definitive proof to reveal who is patient 67 comes off as another example, and the same goes for his strange conversation with Ashecliffe’s warden. Granted, plot points like the anagrams hidden behind the rule of fours Teddy and Chuck find in Rachael Solando’s room call for a larger reach and imagination, though Chuck’s mishandling of his government-issued firearm is perhaps the biggest tell in  Shutter Island . Shutter Island  did great at the box office , and yet, even to this day,  it’s one of Scorsese’s worst-reviewed movies , one that even makes some fans partly deny the official ending, as they believe Ashecliffe is indeed a nefarious place hiding human experiments. As far  as unreliable narrators go,  Shutter Island’s  Teddy Daniels  is right up there with the best of them, with the film’s added spin of leaving Andrew’s true sanity up for debate helping it cement its legacy. Regardless of Lehane preferring his ending, this extra twist is certainly  better implemented than  American Psycho’s  own spin  on its origin novel. MORE:  Legend of Zelda Games to Play Before Tears of the Kingdom Releases","attrs_markdown":"# Game Rant\nMenu\n\n[![Game Rant logo](https:\/\/static1.gamerantimages.com\/assets\/images\/gr-logo-full-colored-dark.svg?v=3.0)](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/)\n\nSign in now\n\nClose\n\n- - [Game News](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/gaming\/)\n  - [Platforms](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/platforms\/)\n    Submenu\n    - [PlayStation](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/tag\/playstation\/)\n    - [Xbox](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/tag\/xbox\/)\n    - [Nintendo](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/tag\/nintendo\/)\n    - [PC Games](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/tag\/pc\/)\n    - [Mobile](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/tag\/mobile\/)\n  - [GR Originals](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/originals\/)\n    Submenu\n    - [Editorials](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/editorial\/)\n    - [Game Reviews](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/game-reviews\/)\n    - [Explainer](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/explainer\/)\n    - [Game Rant Advance](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/game-rant-advance\/)\n  - [Game Guides](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/strategy-guide\/)\n  - [Maps](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/maps-tools-interactive\/)\n  - [Videos](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/videos\/)\n    Submenu\n    - [Original Series](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/game-rant-series\/)\n    - [Game Trailers](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/game-trailers\/)\n  - [Threads](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/threads\/)\n- - More Submenu\n    - [Movies & TV](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/movies-tv\/)\n    - [Anime](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/anime\/)\n    - [Lists](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/lists\/)\n    - [Giveaways](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/giveaways-contests\/)\n\n- [Sign in](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/shutter-island-ending-explained\/)\n- [Newsletter](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/page\/newsletter\/)\n\nMenu\n\n[![Game Rant logo](https:\/\/static1.gamerantimages.com\/assets\/images\/gr-logo-icon-colored-dark.svg?v=3.0)](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/)\n\nFollow\n\nFollowed\n\nLike\n\nMore Action\n\nSign in now\n\n[Game Rant Advance](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/game-rant-advance\/)\n\n[Grounded 2](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/db\/video-game\/grounded-2\/)\n\n[Wuchang: Fallen Feathers](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/db\/video-game\/wuchang-fallen-feathers\/)\n\n[DK Bananza](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/db\/video-game\/donkey-kong-bananza)\n\n[Umamusume](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/db\/video-game\/uma-musume-pretty-derby\/)\n\n[Coming Soon](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/video-game-release-dates-2025-new-upcoming\/)\n\nClose\n\n# Shutter Island's Ending Explained\n![4](https:\/\/static0.gamerantimages.com\/wordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fauthors%2F60de262a12892-BW%20profile%20pic%20small.jpg?fit=crop&w=90&h=90)\n\nBy  [Raúl Velásquez](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/author\/raul-velasquez\/)\n\nPublished Mar 31, 2023\n\nFollow\n\nFollowed\n\nLike\n\nLink copied to clipboard\n\n### Related\n[![One GOTY 2024 Candidate Disappeared](https:\/\/static0.gamerantimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/07\/one-goty-2024-candidate-disappeared.jpg)](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/mouthwashing-goty-2024-itchio-gone-why\/)\n\n##### [One GOTY 2024 Candidate Just 'Disappeared,' But Not for the Reason You Think](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/mouthwashing-goty-2024-itchio-gone-why\/ \"One GOTY 2024 Candidate Just 'Disappeared,' But Not for the Reason You Think\")\n\n[![Best Horror TTRPGs That Are intense, Ranked](https:\/\/static0.gamerantimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mixcollage-24-jun-2025-03-35-pm-4351.jpg)](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/best-horror-ttrpgs-that-are-intense-ranked\/)\n\n##### [Best Horror TTRPGs That Are Intense, Ranked](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/best-horror-ttrpgs-that-are-intense-ranked\/ \"Best Horror TTRPGs That Are Intense, Ranked\")\n\n[![Resident Evil Turning Around Zombie](https:\/\/static0.gamerantimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/resident-evil-turning-around-zombie.jpg)](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/best-horror-game-franchises\/)\n\n##### [Best Horror Game Franchises Ever, Ranked](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/best-horror-game-franchises\/ \"Best Horror Game Franchises Ever, Ranked\")\n\n[Sign in to your Game Rant account]()\n\n![Mark Ruffalo and Leonardo Dicaprio in Shutter Island ferry opening scene](https:\/\/static0.gamerantimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shutter-island-start.jpg)\n\n13 years after its release, ***Shutter Island*** continues to be must-watch film for anyone that appreciates psychological thrillers. This is despite it being one of Martin Scorsese’s most divisive movies to date, mainly due to its plot twist ending that still fuels some debate.\n\nBased on Dennis Lehane’s book of the same name, *Shutter Island’s* music and its noir setting are perfect to push viewers into believing something is off at Ashecliffe Hospital from the very start, much like a typical [horror](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/tag\/horror\/) film would. Nevertheless, the very dynamics of U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels and his partner Chuck Aule’s (Mark Ruffalo) relationship help foreshadow some of the story’s many twists and turns, which is probably why *Shutter Island* can be just as enjoyable on a second viewing as in the first.\n\n**RELATED:** [Best Horror Co-Op Games To Play With Friends](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/horror-co-op-games-halloween\/)\n\n## What Happens at the End of *Shutter Island*?\n![Shutter Island ending with orderlies in yard](https:\/\/static0.gamerantimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shutter-island-ending-2.jpg)\n\nAfter joining Teddy and Chuck for a few days of crime solving, it becomes easier to see that the protagonist's mental state is quickly deteriorating, with the only remaining question being whether that is down to Dr. Cawley’s (Ben Kingsley) scheming or Teddy's own troubled past. That said *Shutter Island’s* tone is put together perfectly so that the audience can’t truly commit to one side [thanks to Teddy’s hallucinations getting worse](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/anime-with-unreliable-narrators\/) with every passing minute.\n\nTeddy does admit he was scarred after his wife’s death at the hands of some arsonist (Andrew Laeddis) who is known to be locked up [at the *Shutter Island* facility](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/dino-crisis-resident-evil-remakes-capcom-pattern-ai-improvements-campiness\/), yet he never mentions the two had any children. In the flashback memories or dreams featuring Dolores (Michelle Williams), his wife dies, the audience can catch a glimpse of a lake view crucial to their story, but mostly, Dolores doesn’t want him to keep unraveling the mystery that lies before him.\n\nOnce Teddy is ready to admit his mind is definitely playing tricks on him, he decides to tackle the mysterious lighthouse to rescue Chuck from danger, only to come across Dr. Cawley patiently waiting for his plan to resolve. As Cawley informs him, Teddy is not a U.S. Marshal, instead, he is a patient at Ashecliffe where he has been for two years after killing his wife, who drowned their children during a mental breakdown episode.\n\n![Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo in Shutter Island ending](https:\/\/static0.gamerantimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shutter-island-ending.jpg)\n\nIt’s the memory of his kids that really gets Teddy, or rather Andrew Laeddis, to admit that he did indeed kill his wife. Chuck is revealed to be his personal psychiatrist at Ashecliffe, who set up a convoluted simulation that could awaken his mind. Despite showing himself lucid towards the end, Andrew appears to go back to his Teddy persona, until he asks Dr. Sheehan whether it’s better “to live as a monster or to die as a good man?\n\nAlthough [*Shutter Island* explicitly tells the audience that Teddy\/Andrew](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/martin-scorsese-movies-behind-scenes-facts-trivia\/#david-fincher-was-initially-attached-to-direct-shutter-island) was detached from reality, that last line, as well as Dr. Sheehan’s failed attempt to call out for Teddy leaves it up to each and every one to interpret if DiCaprio's character willingly opted to be lobotomized out of the pain and shame brought on by his tragedy.\n\n## Are There Clues To *Shutter Island's* Ending?\n![Leonardo DiCaprio and Michelle Williams in Shutter Island dream](https:\/\/static0.gamerantimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shutter-island-dream.jpg)\n\nThe overall ending for both book and movie leads to the same outcome, yet that ambiguity in Andrew’s final words doesn’t exist in Lehane’s writing. This was added to *Shutter Island* by screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis and Scorsese, though the author has chosen to interpret it as a rare moment of clarity from the protagonist before getting his lobotomy appointment.\n\nInstances like this are spread out in many parts of the movie, as [*Shutter Island* has several clues that hint](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/shutter-island-subtle-clues-foreshadow-ending\/#the-nervous-guards) at the ending, in fact, there are quite a lot, such as the attitude seen in Ashecliffe’s guards, orderlies and other patients. Teddy’s own dismissal of Chuck’s definitive proof to reveal who is patient 67 comes off as another example, and the same goes for his strange conversation with Ashecliffe’s warden.\n\nGranted, plot points like the anagrams hidden behind the rule of fours Teddy and Chuck find in Rachael Solando’s room call for a larger reach and imagination, though Chuck’s mishandling of his government-issued firearm is perhaps the biggest tell in *Shutter Island*.\n\n![Leonardo DiCaprio waking up in Shutter Island plot twist](https:\/\/static0.gamerantimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shutter-island-reveal.jpg)\n\n[*Shutter Island* did great at the box office](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/joker-2-folie-a-deux-martin-scorsese-homage-new-york-new-york-shutter-island\/), and yet, even to this day, [it’s one of Scorsese’s worst-reviewed movies](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/every-martin-scorsese-movie-ranked-rotten-tomatoes\/), one that even makes some fans partly deny the official ending, as they believe Ashecliffe is indeed a nefarious place hiding human experiments.\n\nAs far [as unreliable narrators go, *Shutter Island’s* Teddy Daniels](https:\/\/gamerant.com\/movies-unreliable-narrators\/#forrest-gump-1994) is right up there with the best of them, with the film’s added spin of leaving Andrew’s true sanity up for debate helping it cement its legacy. 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Boilerpipe Text	13 years after its release, Shutter Island continues to be must-watch film for anyone that appreciates psychological thrillers. This is despite it being one of Martin Scorsese’s most divisive movies to date, mainly due to its plot twist ending that still fuels some debate. Based on Dennis Lehane’s book of the same name, Shutter Island’s music and its noir setting are perfect to push viewers into believing something is off at Ashecliffe Hospital from the very start, much like a typical horror film would. Nevertheless, the very dynamics of U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels and his partner Chuck Aule’s (Mark Ruffalo) relationship help foreshadow some of the story’s many twists and turns, which is probably why Shutter Island can be just as enjoyable on a second viewing as in the first. RELATED: Best Horror Co-Op Games To Play With Friends What Happens at the End of Shutter Island ? After joining Teddy and Chuck for a few days of crime solving, it becomes easier to see that the protagonist's mental state is quickly deteriorating, with the only remaining question being whether that is down to Dr. Cawley’s (Ben Kingsley) scheming or Teddy's own troubled past. That said Shutter Island’s tone is put together perfectly so that the audience can’t truly commit to one side thanks to Teddy’s hallucinations getting worse with every passing minute. Teddy does admit he was scarred after his wife’s death at the hands of some arsonist (Andrew Laeddis) who is known to be locked up at the Shutter Island facility , yet he never mentions the two had any children. In the flashback memories or dreams featuring Dolores (Michelle Williams), his wife dies, the audience can catch a glimpse of a lake view crucial to their story, but mostly, Dolores doesn’t want him to keep unraveling the mystery that lies before him. Once Teddy is ready to admit his mind is definitely playing tricks on him, he decides to tackle the mysterious lighthouse to rescue Chuck from danger, only to come across Dr. Cawley patiently waiting for his plan to resolve. As Cawley informs him, Teddy is not a U.S. Marshal, instead, he is a patient at Ashecliffe where he has been for two years after killing his wife, who drowned their children during a mental breakdown episode. It’s the memory of his kids that really gets Teddy, or rather Andrew Laeddis, to admit that he did indeed kill his wife. Chuck is revealed to be his personal psychiatrist at Ashecliffe, who set up a convoluted simulation that could awaken his mind. Despite showing himself lucid towards the end, Andrew appears to go back to his Teddy persona, until he asks Dr. Sheehan whether it’s better “to live as a monster or to die as a good man? Although Shutter Island explicitly tells the audience that Teddy/Andrew was detached from reality, that last line, as well as Dr. Sheehan’s failed attempt to call out for Teddy leaves it up to each and every one to interpret if DiCaprio's character willingly opted to be lobotomized out of the pain and shame brought on by his tragedy. Are There Clues To Shutter Island's Ending? The overall ending for both book and movie leads to the same outcome, yet that ambiguity in Andrew’s final words doesn’t exist in Lehane’s writing. This was added to Shutter Island by screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis and Scorsese, though the author has chosen to interpret it as a rare moment of clarity from the protagonist before getting his lobotomy appointment. Instances like this are spread out in many parts of the movie, as Shutter Island has several clues that hint at the ending, in fact, there are quite a lot, such as the attitude seen in Ashecliffe’s guards, orderlies and other patients. Teddy’s own dismissal of Chuck’s definitive proof to reveal who is patient 67 comes off as another example, and the same goes for his strange conversation with Ashecliffe’s warden. Granted, plot points like the anagrams hidden behind the rule of fours Teddy and Chuck find in Rachael Solando’s room call for a larger reach and imagination, though Chuck’s mishandling of his government-issued firearm is perhaps the biggest tell in Shutter Island . Shutter Island did great at the box office , and yet, even to this day, it’s one of Scorsese’s worst-reviewed movies , one that even makes some fans partly deny the official ending, as they believe Ashecliffe is indeed a nefarious place hiding human experiments. As far as unreliable narrators go, Shutter Island’s Teddy Daniels is right up there with the best of them, with the film’s added spin of leaving Andrew’s true sanity up for debate helping it cement its legacy. Regardless of Lehane preferring his ending, this extra twist is certainly better implemented than American Psycho’s own spin on its origin novel. MORE: Legend of Zelda Games to Play Before Tears of the Kingdom Releases
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This is despite it being one of Martin Scorsese’s most divisive movies to date, mainly due to its plot twist ending that still fuels some debate. Based on Dennis Lehane’s book of the same name, Shutter Island’s music and its noir setting are perfect to push viewers into believing something is off at Ashecliffe Hospital from the very start, much like a typical [horror](https://gamerant.com/tag/horror/) film would. Nevertheless, the very dynamics of U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels and his partner Chuck Aule’s (Mark Ruffalo) relationship help foreshadow some of the story’s many twists and turns, which is probably why Shutter Island can be just as enjoyable on a second viewing as in the first. RELATED: [Best Horror Co-Op Games To Play With Friends](https://gamerant.com/horror-co-op-games-halloween/) ## What Happens at the End of Shutter Island? ![Shutter Island ending with orderlies in yard](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shutter-island-ending-2.jpg) After joining Teddy and Chuck for a few days of crime solving, it becomes easier to see that the protagonist's mental state is quickly deteriorating, with the only remaining question being whether that is down to Dr. Cawley’s (Ben Kingsley) scheming or Teddy's own troubled past. That said Shutter Island’s tone is put together perfectly so that the audience can’t truly commit to one side [thanks to Teddy’s hallucinations getting worse](https://gamerant.com/anime-with-unreliable-narrators/) with every passing minute. Teddy does admit he was scarred after his wife’s death at the hands of some arsonist (Andrew Laeddis) who is known to be locked up [at the Shutter Island facility](https://gamerant.com/dino-crisis-resident-evil-remakes-capcom-pattern-ai-improvements-campiness/), yet he never mentions the two had any children. In the flashback memories or dreams featuring Dolores (Michelle Williams), his wife dies, the audience can catch a glimpse of a lake view crucial to their story, but mostly, Dolores doesn’t want him to keep unraveling the mystery that lies before him. Once Teddy is ready to admit his mind is definitely playing tricks on him, he decides to tackle the mysterious lighthouse to rescue Chuck from danger, only to come across Dr. Cawley patiently waiting for his plan to resolve. As Cawley informs him, Teddy is not a U.S. Marshal, instead, he is a patient at Ashecliffe where he has been for two years after killing his wife, who drowned their children during a mental breakdown episode. ![Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo in Shutter Island ending](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shutter-island-ending.jpg) It’s the memory of his kids that really gets Teddy, or rather Andrew Laeddis, to admit that he did indeed kill his wife. Chuck is revealed to be his personal psychiatrist at Ashecliffe, who set up a convoluted simulation that could awaken his mind. Despite showing himself lucid towards the end, Andrew appears to go back to his Teddy persona, until he asks Dr. Sheehan whether it’s better “to live as a monster or to die as a good man? Although [Shutter Island explicitly tells the audience that Teddy/Andrew](https://gamerant.com/martin-scorsese-movies-behind-scenes-facts-trivia/#david-fincher-was-initially-attached-to-direct-shutter-island) was detached from reality, that last line, as well as Dr. Sheehan’s failed attempt to call out for Teddy leaves it up to each and every one to interpret if DiCaprio's character willingly opted to be lobotomized out of the pain and shame brought on by his tragedy. ## Are There Clues To Shutter Island's Ending? ![Leonardo DiCaprio and Michelle Williams in Shutter Island dream](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shutter-island-dream.jpg) The overall ending for both book and movie leads to the same outcome, yet that ambiguity in Andrew’s final words doesn’t exist in Lehane’s writing. This was added to Shutter Island by screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis and Scorsese, though the author has chosen to interpret it as a rare moment of clarity from the protagonist before getting his lobotomy appointment. Instances like this are spread out in many parts of the movie, as [Shutter Island has several clues that hint](https://gamerant.com/shutter-island-subtle-clues-foreshadow-ending/#the-nervous-guards) at the ending, in fact, there are quite a lot, such as the attitude seen in Ashecliffe’s guards, orderlies and other patients. Teddy’s own dismissal of Chuck’s definitive proof to reveal who is patient 67 comes off as another example, and the same goes for his strange conversation with Ashecliffe’s warden. Granted, plot points like the anagrams hidden behind the rule of fours Teddy and Chuck find in Rachael Solando’s room call for a larger reach and imagination, though Chuck’s mishandling of his government-issued firearm is perhaps the biggest tell in Shutter Island. ![Leonardo DiCaprio waking up in Shutter Island plot twist](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shutter-island-reveal.jpg) [Shutter Island did great at the box office](https://gamerant.com/joker-2-folie-a-deux-martin-scorsese-homage-new-york-new-york-shutter-island/), and yet, even to this day, [it’s one of Scorsese’s worst-reviewed movies](https://gamerant.com/every-martin-scorsese-movie-ranked-rotten-tomatoes/), one that even makes some fans partly deny the official ending, as they believe Ashecliffe is indeed a nefarious place hiding human experiments. As far [as unreliable narrators go, Shutter Island’s Teddy Daniels](https://gamerant.com/movies-unreliable-narrators/#forrest-gump-1994) is right up there with the best of them, with the film’s added spin of leaving Andrew’s true sanity up for debate helping it cement its legacy. Regardless of Lehane preferring his ending, this extra twist is certainly [better implemented than American Psycho’s own spin](https://gamerant.com/american-psycho-ending-explained/) on its origin novel. 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