Resident who encounters the alien substance.
A lonely young woman from Oklahoma who becomes Newton's romantic partner and guide to Earth customs. She moves in with him but flees in horror upon discovering his true alien physiology. Reappears years later, heavily aged and alcoholic, sharing a detached and playful reunion with Newton before later marrying Dr. Bryce.
Rebellious young woman who meets Terry the Toad and learns about honesty and fun.
Grace is Gordon's wife and Kathy's mother. Under pressure from her, Gordon reveals his hidden past as a police officer and explains why the family had been on the run. Her role in the plot is tied to the family secret and the conflict over Gordon's protectiveness toward Kathy.
Murphy's girlfriend who assists in the covert investigation by retrieving the videotape and transporting it to a TV station while evading pursuers.
Susan is Jason’s wife. After leaving him at his insistence that they need to grow apart, she returns as a successful business executive and president of a major chemical company. She agrees that change and growth matter, reveals that she is pregnant, and wants Jason to have the baby, but soon leaves on another business trip.
Rebellious and spirited young woman who finds romance and fun amidst teenage chaos.
Wild, emotionally disturbed younger daughter of General Sternwood, involved in scandal.
John Baxter's investigative partner who photographs the real estate agent before his death. She discovers a demonic face hidden in the images and is later killed in a suspicious car accident that authorities rule accidental.
Faye is Ernie's girlfriend and the woman who pressures him into marriage because she is expecting a baby. Her pregnancy helps push Ernie away from boxing after his early losses, leading him to work alongside migrant laborers in the fields for a small amount of money.
Jody's mother who tells her daughter the story of a former high school loner who accused four popular boys of rape twenty-five years earlier. She later leaves town with Jody.
Spider's former fiancée, who works as a cheerleading coach and physical-education teacher. Over the CB radio, she conducts erotic conversations with teenage boys, while her romantic interest lies with Spider's older brother, Dean, known on the air as Blood. Her relationships add to the town's tangled romantic connections.
Candy Clark has 62 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently American Graffiti Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Blob, Q, The Man Who Fell to Earth. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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