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Throughout “The Machinist,” nearly every scene provides hints about Trevor's past, particularly concerning his mother. Flashbacks and unsettling discoveries, such as the hangman notes left in his apartment, serve as reminders of unresolved trauma. The specter of his mother looms over Trevor, representing a source of guilt that he cannot escape.
In a poignant moment at an amusement park with María, Trevor’s internal struggles surface. Here, the atmosphere shifts from lighthearted fun to gut-wrenching horror when he and her son Nicholas ride a terrifying roller coaster. The experience mirrors Trevor's crumbling grasp on reality, signifying how intimately his guilt is woven into his daily activities.