A famous horror writer who hosts a weekend gathering at a hotel. Known for playing practical jokes, he falls fatally from a tower, becoming a murder victim whose death reveals a web of lawsuits, hidden motives, and staged pranks.
Susan owns the hotel; David rents it exclusively for his weekend gathering.
Donald is one of the hotel staff employed by the property.
Michael serves as David's private assistant during the hotel retreat.
Andrew is among the guests suing David for character defamation.
David's fictionalized portrayal of Maura fuels her legal complaint.
David's new book defames Jordan, prompting a lawsuit.