Law enforcement officer in 1955.
Minor character in the 1977 horror narrative.
A police officer responding to a neighbor's call regarding Mrs. Barton's fatal accident. He investigates the mansion's exterior but is evaded by Malcolm, who positions the reanimated Bartons to mimic a family watching television through the window.
Sheriff Michaels investigates the first killing by examining the mysterious footprints in the sand and taking a cast to Dr. Otto Lindsay's laboratory. He later leads the pursuit after the escape, joins the car chase, and theorizes that Dr. Lindsay committed the crimes for Richard.
U.S. Navy Ensign; supporting crew member with unspecified duties in the narrative.
Peter's Father possesses three tickets to the televised performance but refuses to give them to Peter unless Peter gets a haircut. His demand creates the conflict that leads Janis to recruit Tony for the theft. Although he does not join the main group, his control of the tickets directly determines Peter's opportunity to attend the show.
Law enforcement or military figure maintaining local order.
Deputy Bob is one of the Santa Rosa deputies who reports to Sheriff Sean Kilpatrick that Frank Brand’s group has crossed into Mexico. His report helps establish the fugitives’ direction and informs the sheriff’s decision to continue the pursuit across the border, even though he will no longer possess formal authority there.
The Octaman is a humanoid octopus created or altered by the polluted local waters. It attacks the camp, kills villagers and expedition members, captures Susan Lowry, and repeatedly escapes attempts to restrain it. Susan's communication makes it withdraw, but it is finally wounded by her and sinks beneath the lake.
Read Morgan has 67 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Back to the Future with 1 titles. Signature works include The Beach Girls and the Monster, Anatomy of a Crime, Your Three Minutes Are Up. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
