From Bathwater to Bloodshed: Inside Oliver's Twisted Plot to Rule 'Saltburn'

In the final act of 'Saltburn,' Oliver kills every last member of the Catton family because he wants to seize control of their fortune and property. Spoiler alert: This article contains MAJOR spoilers for Saltburn.

In the general act of 'Saltburn,' Oliver kills each ultimate member of the Catton family because he needs to grasp regulate in their fortune and assets.

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Spoiler alert: This article contains MAJOR spoilers for Saltburn.

Guess what movie had everyone humming in 2023? Yes, you got it — Saltburn. The acclaimed black comedy psychological thriller follows Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan), a school pupil whose obsession with the filthy wealthy Felix Catton (Jacob Elordi) takes him on a summer season escapade to the Catton circle of relatives's eccentric estate.

What begins as a wild and sexy summer season getaway temporarily turns into one thing much darker. In a stunning twist, Oliver ends up killing all the Catton circle of relatives, including his so-called "best friend" Felix. The burning question: Why on earth would Oliver cross on a murdering spree? Keep scrolling to unveil the jaw-dropping truth!

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Why did Oliver kill everybody in 'Saltburn'?

As the story unfolds, we're taken to an older Oliver, seemingly confessing to something important. In the movie's 3rd and final act, audiences are hit with a revelation as Oliver has been spilling his secrets to none as opposed to a comatose Lady Elspeth (Rosamund Pike). It's at this pivotal moment that Oliver's grand plan comes to light,

Turns out, Oliver orchestrated his assembly with Felix at Oxford, framed poor Farleigh (Archie Madekwe) for stealing Catton circle of relatives treasures, and had a hand in Felix and Venetia's (Alison Oliver) deaths. He poisoned Felix in the hedge maze and offered Venetia a razor blade, cleverly exploiting her vulnerable state.

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Oh, and that casual run-in with Elspeth at the café? It was once all a part of Oliver's cunning plan, hatched after he came upon the death of Sir James (Richard E. Grant). We be informed that, earlier than slipping right into a coma, a susceptible Elspeth handed over all her money and the keys to Saltburn to Oliver.

In the top, we be informed that Oliver's grand scheme was once to snatch the Cattons' wealth — and Saltburn — for himself. Now that is a plot twist that'll depart you speechless to your journey house!

Many fans think Oliver turns vengeful as a result of Felix rejects him.

But hold up, regardless of Oliver's claims of loathing the wealthy, particularly Felix and his workforce, as the purpose behind killing them, some fans don't seem to be buying it. If you recall, Oliver is infatuated with the wildly common boy earlier within the movie (even slurping up his grimy bathwater) and actually wants to be close to him.

As a outcome, many speculate that Oliver's sinister turn is caused via Felix catching wind of his lies and giving him the boot from Saltburn after the party. So, here is the burning query — if Felix hadn't exposed Oliver's lies, would Oliver be happy cozying up to Felix and the Cattons, or was once he at all times gunning for Saltburn's throne?

***SALTBURN SPOILERS***

This is a huge complaint for me too. Oliver's sexual obsession with Felix amounted to absolutely nothing, turns out he just sought after a large area. https://t.co/WR4KF3sU7m

— Shoegaze Socialist (@Fuzzy_DunIop) January 3, 2024

Sadly, that answer stays a thriller — but one thing's crystal clear: Oliver emerges victorious and celebrates his takeover of Saltburn via dancing bare across the property to Sophie Ellis-Bextor's "Murder on the Dancefloor."

Saltburn is now streaming on Prime Video.

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