Barbara is Elaine's mentor and the owner of the Victorian building where Elaine rents an apartment. Her connection to Elaine helps establish the witch's new living situation in Arcata, but the plot provides no further actions for her beyond owning the building and serving as Elaine's mentor.
The Patient is suffering from stage-four cancer and is prepared for a dangerous experiment after being told it could provide financial security for the family. Although refusal is technically possible, the organizers make the financial consequences clear. After drinking a prepared liquid, the Patient is placed in a machine as its power rises amid electrical surges and violent rumbling.
Jennifer Ingrum has 10 screen credits in a career dating back to 2005. Signature works include The Love Witch, Oblivious, Project Hope. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.