The countess’s maid and an accomplice in the abduction and murder of local girls. She helps support the countess’s crimes and is part of the household conspiracy, but her affection for Ilona causes her to repent. Julie frees Ilona after she is brought back as a sacrifice, yet she is still sentenced to death with the other conspirators.
A mysterious elderly woman who warns Michael that Gypsy's Acre is cursed. She is later seen staring at the house, and is suspected by Dr. Philpott of intimidating Ellie before her death. Michael denies her existence, and she disappears before police can locate her.
The Lady Visitor moves through the hospital bedsides bringing religious news and a message about eternal life. Her attempt to offer spiritual reassurance meets disbelief from patients confronting sickness and death, especially after a nearby patient has died, making her presence part of the ward’s debate about mortality.
Patience Collier has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Signature works include The House on Kirov Street, Countess Dracula, Uncle Silas. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
