My first reaction after viewing this fim was “come on, that’s not remotely possible.” But the film has stuck with me. Upon reflection I think if viewed more as a fable or a myth I can accept it more. People DO make assumptions about what “should have happened” all the time. They get stuck and obsessed in those places. This movie is a cautionary tale about how distructive that can be. On top of that, all the characters make those assumptions (not just the “crazy girl”) and you’re left with the disturbing feeling that somehow they’re all right and they’re all wrong.