Which character in The Little Things was the killer all along?

2021’sThe Little Thingsfeatures a wild ending that leaves the audience wondering about the true identity of the killer.

At the end of themovie, Sparma convinces Baxter to go to the desert with him.

The Little Things movie poster

He tells the detective that he is the murderer and can prove it by showing Baxter a body.

As Baxter digs for the deceased, Sparma teases him, even bringing up his family.

Baxter ultimately snaps and hits Sparma with a shovel, killing the suspect.

Jared Leto as Sparma and Rami Malek as Baxter in The Little Things

Baxter continues to search for the body that Sparma mentioned but never finds anything.

He then receives a package from Deacon with a red barrette inside.

Who Was The Killer in The Little Things?

Denzel Washington as Deacon and Rami Malek as Baxter in The Little Things

It is possible that Sparma was the killer but was just extremely smart and covered all his tracks.

It almost makes it seem as though Deacon is a little too good at hiding bodies and evidence.

It was revealed that the killer was someone who moved around.

Rami Malek’s Baxter holding a red barrette in The Little Things

I think there is an equal number of each in the script.

I can make an argument either way."

That being said, it could be either Sparma or Deacon.

Denzel Washington’s Deacon holding a package of barrettes in The Little Things

The Little Thingsis streaming now on Max and Netflix.

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