Anxious hypochondriac whose bravery grows through friendship.
Dave is a working-class young man from Bloomington who is passionately devoted to competitive bicycle racing and Italian cycling culture. He disguises himself as an Italian exchange student to romance Katherine, challenges the visiting Italian riders, and ultimately leads his friends to victory in the Little 500 before enrolling at the university.
Holly's psychiatrist and the primary antagonist who uses latex masks and costumes to impersonate her doppelganger, her deceased father, and other figures to orchestrate her misfortunes.
Jake Speed's loyal sidekick and partner. He assists in tracking the kidnappers alongside Margaret, navigating dangerous local factions and combat to secure the hostages' safe extraction.
Eric is a socially awkward, chain-smoking film addict whose knowledge and obsession dominate his life. After Marilyn unintentionally stands him up, his fixation becomes homicidal psychosis, leading him to impersonate classic film characters and kill people who mistreated or exploited him. He ultimately pursues Marilyn before being shot and falling from a theatre roof.
Underground contact providing intel on Plughead's operations.
Supporting character with distinct background and industry ties.
One of the young orphans residing at the facility. He witnesses the handyman locking the protagonist into the basement freezer and immediately attempts to alert the other children about the danger.
Authority or mentor figure providing guidance or conflict within the disco-era narrative.
A fellow student who joins Jimmy J. and Hanley when they leave campus again, Eugene helps the group pick up Billie Jean before the séance. He later appears as a member of the marching band and waves to Jimmy J. at the homecoming parade.
Dennis Christopher has 74 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Circuitry Man Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Django Unchained, It, The Lost Room. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 7 universes
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