The Butterfly Effect (2004) Site

: An alternate version of the theatrical ending where Evan turns around and follows Kayleigh after they pass on the street.

: Evan realizes he is the source of everyone's pain. He travels back to the womb and strangles himself with his own umbilical cord, sacrificing his existence so his loved ones can live healthy lives. The Butterfly Effect (2004)

: Evan suffers from severe blackouts during traumatic childhood events. As an adult, he realizes these blackouts were actually "openings" where his adult consciousness was replacing his child mind. : An alternate version of the theatrical ending

: While critics at the time—like Roger Ebert —found the plot logic flawed or the tone overly dark, the film has since gained a significant cult following for its ambitious storytelling and "what if" scenarios. : Evan suffers from severe blackouts during traumatic

is a psychological sci-fi thriller that explores the dark side of time travel and the unintended consequences of trying to "fix" the past. Written and directed by Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber, the film stars Ashton Kutcher in a departure from his typical comedic roles as Evan Treborn, a man who discovers he can travel back in time to inhabit his younger self through his childhood journals. Plot & Premise

: Evan travels back to his first meeting with Kayleigh and scares her away so they never become friends. Years later, they pass each other on a sidewalk and, after a moment of recognition, continue walking separately.