As in, when you die you get another cut-scene and it says 'The End.'

Don't forget to use the lighter on the oil lamp before you throw it.

Yeah, did that.

Dudes, you might want to check that out:
It's been posted a year and a half ago, on the very first page of this thread...

Hmm, I've done that but nothing seems to work...

I put the talisman there but notinhg happens. The game finished??

Uhhh, thats not on the first page...

It is, with maximum posts-per-page setting. ^_^

I also came here trying to find out how to beat the game. I fooled around for about an hour trying to figure out what to do before I checked a walkthrough that said you have to throw the lit lamp at the tree. That doesn't work for me. You say you're only supposed to put the talisman there, but about three walkthroughs say you're supposed to burn down the tree. Just putting the talisman there doesn't end the game...

I played this game with a friend about ten years ago, when I was an adventure games freak-boy (that is, before turning into an adventure games freak-youngster) and it REALLY scared me. It's great.
For all I remember, you have to place the talisman in front of the tree quickly before the monster grabs you, (there you will see some picture; the curse is gone) AND THEN throw the oil lamp towards it. Don't forget to light up the lamp with the lighter BEFORE throwing it, it won't work if it is not lit.