Ruth is Meg and Susan’s aunt and the head of the household where they are placed after their parents’ deaths. She permits disorderly gatherings but privately abuses Meg, confines and tortures her, involves local children, and punishes Susan as well. David eventually starts a fire and kills Ruth while attempting to rescue the girls.
Sam's older, beautiful, and self-absorbed sister who is getting married. Her upcoming wedding consumes the entire family's attention, directly causing them to overlook and forget Sam's 16th birthday celebration.
Roland Dalton's fiancée, who remains unaware of his secret affair with prosecutor Susan Cantrell during the trial. After Roland successfully defends Michael Jones and resumes his legal practice, he ends their engagement to be with Susan.
The ratings-obsessed executive producer at News 4 Atlanta who gives Dexter Jackson his reporting opportunity after witnessing his televised hostage intervention. She reshapes his urban image, promotes him to lead anchor, and arranges a live marriage with Missy Carnes to increase ratings.
Dr. Carter Moore interviews Caleb as he tries to understand what happened between Caleb and Jeremy. Moore suggests that Caleb may be hearing voices or hallucinating and that painful discoveries about Jeremy could have triggered events. Moore gives Caleb medication, while the final exchange leaves uncertainty about Caleb’s perception of reality.
An American exchange student studying in Paris, Laura spends much of her time alone visiting museums and art galleries. She regularly sends postcards to her boyfriend back home, who declined the opportunity to join her in Paris.
Janet is Joe’s daughter, and his frequent absences have damaged their relationship. She resents that he is rarely home and that he tends to steer conversations toward his own interests. When Joe tries to reconnect after recovering from an illness, she pushes him away, leaving him troubled by their rift.
Ray's wife and David's mother. Initially discusses college plans with her son. Assists in rescuing Ray, helps treat David's wound, and survives the creature's attacks. Walks calmly toward the cabin with Gina after the creature spares them.
Roxy is one of the people in the rural household that takes Alice in. When Alice warns that danger is approaching and urges the others to lock the doors and seek help, Roxy fears that leaving would expose them. Her concern highlights the household’s uncertainty about how to respond as the threat draws closer.
Blanche Baker has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Signature works include Morning Vigil, Mary and Joseph: A Story of Faith, Taking Chance. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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