Even though some fans don’t like the post-credits scene in Sinners, it’s very important to the overall message of the film. Despite some criticisms about the movie’s final moments, reviews for Sinners have been incredible, with Screen Rant’s own Mae Abdulbaki giving it a score of 9 out of 10.
Now that Sinners is streaming on Max, it is the perfect time to revisit Ryan Coogler’s vampire horror movie. On a rewatch, it becomes even more clear that Sinners is so much more than just a horror movie. Coogler’s newest film tackles complex themes such as race, idenтιтy, family, and community.
These themes are all present during the post-credits scene of Sinners. While the second half of the movie features plenty of action and heartbreaking deaths, the film’s final scene surprisingly slows things down and features a simple conversation between a vampire and a human. It may not be loved by all, but one specific line in Sinners’ post-credits scene proves that the movie wouldn’t have been as good without it.
Stack Explains Why He Still Thinks About The Club Juke Mᴀssacre In Sinners’ Post-Credits Scene
This Was Stack’s Final Day As A Human
At the end of Sinners, Smoke and Stack fight each other in Club Juke while Remmick terrorizes Sammie outside. It’s heartbreaking to watch Smoke and Stack fight each other since they both value their relationship over practically anything else. Even though Stack has been turned into a vampire, Smoke can’t bring himself to kill his brother, and decides to let him go.
Since Sammie didn’t witness this fight, he obviously never knew that Smoke allowed Stack to escape. For the rest of his life, Sammie believes that Stack burned with the other vampires when the sun rose. However, during the movie’s post-credits scene, which takes place 60 years after the Club Juke mᴀssacre, Sammie and Stack reunite.
So many years later, Stack still misses his brother and all the other people who attended Club Juke on that fateful night.
Stack and Mary get invited into Sammie’s club in 1992 and have a brief visit with the old musician. Before leaving, Sammie reveals to Stack that the day of the Club Juke mᴀssacre was the best day of his life. Obviously, Sammie has nightmares about the vampire attack, but also likes to think about the day leading up to the mᴀssacre, which was full of a sense of community.
Interestingly, Stack admits that he also constantly thinks about that day since it was the last time he not only saw the sunlight, but also his brother. In Sinners, Remmick wants to turn people into vampires so that he can form a community. Based on this line from Stack, he also wants this. So many years later, Stack still misses his brother and all the other people who attended Club Juke on that fateful night.
Sinners’ Post-Credits Scene Has Proven To Be Divisive
Some Fans Believe Sinners’ Post-Credits Scene Is Unnecessary
Even though the post-credits scene features this surprising twist involving Stack and Mary and could even potentially set up a sequel to Sinners, many people have criticized it. In fact, a lot of fans believe that the post-credits scene is the worst part of the movie.
Instead of including this post-credits scene and answering important questions about the fates of Stack and Mary, a lot of fans would have preferred the movie to end in the 1930s, basically right after Sammie survived the Club Juke mᴀssacre. Since it is set in a completely different decade and has a slightly different vibe, some moviegoers have argued that the post-credits scene feels out of place with the rest of the movie.
Additionally, many viewers have been confused by how nice Stack and Mary act in the post-credits scene. Previously, Stack and Mary both desperately wanted to turn Sammie and the other survivors into vampires. Not long after being turned, Mary even disturbingly threatens that she and the other vampires are going to kill all the survivors.
However, completely contrasting her previous threat, Stack and Mary are very respectful towards Sammie in the post-credits scene. While some of these complaints are somewhat understandable, it is quite easy to provide an explanation. After all, by the time of the post-credits scene, Stack and Mary have been vampires for 60 years and have definitely learned to control their powers and urges.
Sinners’ Ending Wouldn’t Be As Emotional Without This Line From Stack
Many Years Later, Stack Still Misses His Brother
Furthermore, I believe the ending of Sinners might have fallen a little flat if it had simply concluded with Sammie overcome with emotion after surviving the terrifying night at Club Juke. While Sammie is undoubtedly an important character in Sinners, the movie needed to provide more closure for Smoke and Stack’s character arcs.
By including the post-credits scene and the line about Stack’s last day with his brother, it becomes clear that he still partly misses his old life. This line proves that even though Stack is a dangerous vampire, he can still be vulnerable. Additionally, it once again showcases how close Smoke and Stack truly were, which makes the events of the movie even more heartbreaking.
As mentioned, Sinners is a movie about family and community, and this specific line during the post-credits scene reveals that Stack lost a lot on the night of the Club Juke mᴀssacre. Therefore, I strongly believe that Sinners’ ending wouldn’t have been nearly as emotional if it didn’t include the post-credits scene and this heart-wrenching line from Stack.
