Co-murderer who struggles to maintain composure during the dinner party, becoming visibly morose and drinking excessively. Misinterprets Mrs. Atwater's fortune-telling, vehemently denies strangling a chicken, and complains about Rupert's questioning. Loses his temper, throws a glass, and accuses Rupert of psychological games. Ends the film playing the piano as police arrive.
They cooperate in committing and concealing the murder.
Brandon and Phillip strangle David Kentley together and hide his body in the chest before hosting the dinner party.
Rupert previously held intellectual and educational authority over Phillip.
Rupert was the prep-school housemaster whose discussions with Brandon and Phillip concerned Nietzsche's Superman and superiority.
Phillip is directly implicated in David's death.
Phillip participates in strangling David and hiding him in the chest before the guests arrive.
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