Physician treating victims.
An elderly blues musician and longtime friend of Robert Johnson, Willie is incarcerated in a hospital when Eugene finds him. He persuades Eugene to help him reach Mississippi, where he hopes to end his soul contract with Scratch. Willie teaches Eugene about blues guitar, travels with him, and gives him a mojo bag before the guitar duel that ultimately frees him.
Ezra is Mal's widowed father, living on a farm that has been burned and seized by McKendrick. His murder by McKendrick's men confirms the danger facing Mal's family and drives Mal into the wider conflict. Ezra's fate helps motivate the final assault and Mal's decision to reclaim the family homestead.
Joe Seneca has 34 screen credits in a career dating back to 1974. Their work is anchored in the The Blob universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Crossroads, The Blob, The Longest Memory. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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