Mr. Kidman is Matthew's father. When Kelly brings the completed film to Matthew's home, he watches it with the family and is surprised to discover that it functions as a modern sex education video rather than the scandal Kelly expects.
Arthur is Julia Robbins's boyfriend and a criminal lawyer. He becomes suspicious after learning about Julia's affair with Trey, though he later says he forgives her and reveals that he has also cheated in the past. The detective kills Arthur in his study because Arthur knows too much and might contact the police.
Brooding high school senior and best friend to Duane, secretly in love with Jacy, inherits Sam's pool hall.
A hospital physician who provides care for Danny and Laura following the climax of the film.
Mr. McFarland is John's alcoholic father. After John finds his car outside the school, he looks for him during the unfolding attack and eventually finds him sober. The two stand together outside while Mr. McFarland tries to comfort John.
A mysterious man who requests hypnosis from Mike. The session reveals his past as a serial killer, confirming he is still actively killing women with surgical precision. He serves as the primary antagonist.
David's father who is abducted and mind-controlled by the Martians.
George W. Bush appears as the American President in the White House. After Robert Wheeler and Vaughan Archer fail to recover the beacon, the CIA contacts him to request permission to use military helicopters in the search for Steve Irwin, Terri Irwin, and the device.
A young American soldier who remains conscious and able to reason after losing his eyes, ears, mouth, nose, and limbs in an artillery attack. He communicates with doctors in Morse code, asks to be displayed in a glass coffin to show the horrors of war, and repeatedly begs to be euthanized.
Barry Greenwood is an injured member of the Greenwood family who remains at the center of the final sequence. Rose finds him and tries to keep him conscious, while he asks about his father and recalls searching for him after hearing an unforgettable sound. His condition reflects the survivors’ unresolved danger.
After serving five years in prison for marijuana possession, Poke returns to his Texas hometown and becomes entangled in the assassination of Jesus Mendez. He takes the money hidden by Sheriff Duke, escapes a police chase, and tries to expose Duke's role. Poke is Mary Lee's former boyfriend and the father of her son; he ultimately decides to return and clear his name.
Jack Ringtree is the central investigator and survivor of the crisis. He finds an abandoned girl, documents the baboon massacre, seeks outside help, saves Lee Ringtree from an attack, survives the supply-truck ambush, and eventually helps Chris Tucker rescue people at the school and defend the hotel.
Timothy Bottoms has 105 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently The Last Picture Show and Texasville with 2 titles. Signature works include The Girl Next Door, The Drifter, The Last Picture Show. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 7 universes
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