One of the four friends captured by the host. He confesses to scamming an elderly couple and is initially killed in an early game. Later, a real escape key is sewn into his stomach. He chooses to slit his own throat rather than let Anita choose him for the key.
Matthew is repeatedly manipulated by The Host's rules and punishments.
The Host restrains Matthew, punishes him with a rock, places a key inside his stomach, and unlocks him for a fight to the death.
Their friendship is undermined by The Host's survival game.
Matthew tries to comfort Anita before the group is captured. Later, Anita must choose whether to remove the key from Matthew or James.
Their shared captivity becomes a forced competition for escape.
James and Matthew are captured together and later strapped to separate tables with one key sewn into each of their stomachs.
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