There’s nothing better than a plot twist that takes viewers completely off-guard and leaves them flabbergasted by its expected brilliant creativity of it. In fact, not all twists need to be a huge surprise, some foreshadow the big reveal in advance
Filmmakers unhesitatingly left a bunch of clues, but viewers still ignored them whether intentionally or unintentionally. These hints awaken viewers’ curiosity and urge them to rewatch movies.
For some people, it perhaps is a mistake on the part of the directors or a strange artistic quirk rather than a neon-signposted indication. However, it seems that nothing is ever accidental as many sneaky hints prove beyond any and all doubt.
Below are 11 examples of when the filmmakers left us hints but we went unnoticed. If you want to see more, read these articles:
15 Times Movie Costumes Dropped Subtle Hints in Popular Films and
10 Times Movie Creators Left Us A Bunch of Hints.
#1 The Menu
Source: © The Menu / Alienworx Productions and co-producers, © The Menu / Alienworx Productions and co-producers
The office where takes place the conservation between Margot and Chef Julian Slowik has a shelf of folders with different information about reservations. A Reddit user said that after 2019, the chef didn’t see the clients as people so we only see the names of dishes.
#2 Wednesday
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In the first episode, the creators revealed who the main villain was. the botany teacher gave Wednesday a black dahlia flower which is the same one she gets from Tyler. This flower reminds us of a real-life crime in L.A in 1947. It turns out that Ms. Thornhill and Tyler destroyed Nevermore.
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The dress code for the Raven Ball is white clothing. White ravens are rarely seen in nature and can be a symbol of something rare, special, and ominous.
#3 The Lost City
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The movie starred Channing Tatum and Sandra Bullock as the leading roles and Brad Pitt as a cameo. Tatum’s look is similar to Pitt’s character in “Legends of the Fall”.
#4 The Crown
Source: © The Crown / Sony Pictures Television and co-producers
The sapphire brooch is the symbol of Diana’s creativity and ability to find individual expression within the monarchy. Her red nails reclaim personal power and creative expression.
#5 Bullet Train
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In a scene, Channing Tatum who appears as a cameo is reading a sentimental novel. It makes us think of another movie, The Lost City. Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock did this too, just like in Bullet Train.
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The girl has a different book named Shibumi which tells the story of a modern samurai, full of vengeance. It is a hint that the girl was so cruel.
#6 Disenchanted
Source: © Disenchanted / Walt Disney Pictures and co-producers
We not only see Disney princess dresses but the rose, the apple and the pumpkin under the glass. They confirmed the identity of these princesses.
#7 Avatar: The Way of Water
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The adopted daughter of the main character always wears the necklace of Sigourney Weaver’s character in the first film. The family heirloom is the connection between the characters of the first and second movies.
#8 House of the Dragon
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To get to the town, Rhaenyra uses a map that contains the secret tunnels of the Red Keep. The tunnels were designed by King Maegor, the same cruel king that Daemon is often compared to.
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Rhaenyra loves lemon cake but the princess only eats the lemon piece and doesn’t enjoy the cake. Some viewers think this is a hint revealing her personality: only thinks about herself and her desires.