The central protagonist, a free-spirited young man who visits a carnival with his girlfriend and friend. He is hypnotized and chemically altered into a zombie by the antagonist, leading to a violent rampage and his eventual death by police.
Jerry and Angela are in a romantic relationship, serving as the emotional core of the narrative.
Jerry and Harold are close friends who accompany each other to the carnival.
Carmelita exerts hypnotic control over Jerry, manipulating his actions and decisions.