Steve ultimately refuses to play Annie’s game, thinking her to be responsible for everything that has happened in recent days, so Annie throws the book into the flames herself.
What Happens At The End Of The Film?
In shock, Steve is the one who combusts, and Annie’s shocked face quickly turns calm as the mysterious light seen in previous scenes in the film overtakes her.
Peter goes to bed, while Annie (Toni Collette) begs Steve to burn Charlie’s sketchbook in the fireplace — an act she believes (but still accepts) will cause her to burn as well.