Twilight Fans Shocked by Unexpected Character Deaths in Breaking Dawn - Part 2

In 2012, the final installment of the Twilight saga, Breaking Dawn - Part 2, featured a shocking scene that was not present in the original book. The scene depicted the brutal killings of several popular vampire and werewolf characters, including Carlisle Cullen and Jasper Hale.

Director Bill Condon, who helmed the last two Twilight films, recently recounted the intense audience reaction to this unexpected twist. He stated that the moment when Carlisle's head was cut off elicited the loudest and longest scream he had ever heard from a theater audience. Condon acknowledged that the Twilight franchise had become a "target" for criticism, with some feeling "superior" to the films.

However, the director defended the Twilight movies, saying they were "in on the joke" and embraced a campy, kitschy style that he personally enjoyed as a gay filmmaker. Condon cited the character of Michael Sheen's Aro as an example of this self-aware, over-the-top approach. He felt that while some may have resented this tone, it represented a "secret badge of honor" for him.

Ultimately, Condon believed the Twilight films succeeded in delivering "emotion, beauty, humor and visceral pleasure" - elements he strives for in all his work, even if they may not always align with the current trends in cinema.