One Of Lost’s Best Episode Endings Was ‘Stolen’ From A Major Horror Movie Franchise

By New Zealand Blog News Service Jun 2, 2026

According to showrunner Damon Lindelof, the final scene in the Lost Season 3 finale, “Through the Looking Glass,” was borrowed from a 2005 horror film.
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