So in a sense, each of the spiders represents a woman in his life. That said, the responsibilities that are baring on him are those posed by the women in his life. He feels trapped in the web of the responsibilities that surround him. So how do spiders connect with Enemy? It connects to how Jake’s character feels.

All that is left after is to be devoured alive. What makes a spider scary for me is the way it traps its prey. Films like Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. So why spiders? If you notice, in films and video games, spiders have been used as an element of fear. There is also the indicative webs of wires and the shatter pattern on the windshield. There is that woman who has a spider head. There is the opening sequence in the sex club with a tarantula that is about to be stepped on. There is that really large one that is roaming the city. Who on earth would expect an unsuspecting scene to end with a giant spider inside the bedroom! But this is not the only time there is a spider in this film. I know that last scene has given a few you sleepless nights. He’s got a respectable career as a History Teacher.Įnemy Movie: The Spiders and their Significance However, he has a girlfriend who he’s loyal to (although it’s a lifeless relationship which is mostly physical). On the other hand, Adam is messy, timid and boring. He aspires to be an actor but other than three small roles he’s not been able to attain much success.

Anthony has cheated on his wife earlier and as a result, his wife is suspicious of him. While Anthony is well-off, smart, confident and well-groomed, he is unable to get himself to commit to a relationship with his wife who is now carrying his six-month-old baby. The remaining parts of Anthony and Adam are his wants and his regrets. Parts of Anthony and Adam make up the real character. Enemy Movie: Who is real Adam or Anthony? The Enemy movie is about the struggle that Jake’s character goes through trying to keep together his relationships and other elements of his life. Much of the film’s subjectivity emerges from that.

There is a thin blurry line that separates the real and subconsciousness. Check the poster out, you see Jake’s character with his mind painted with the imageries of the city.

Parts of the film actually happen but the remaining happen inside Adam/Anthony’s subconsciousness. Adam and Anthony (both played by Jake) is physically the same person. Let’s get one thing out of the way straight off. – Enemy Ending Explained: What the hell is up with that giant Spider?.– Helen suspects multiple personalities.Here are links to the key aspects of the movie:

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