Kate is a family member who takes part in the ornament-making gathering and the arguments over designs and tradition. She becomes directly endangered when the ornaments or related supernatural forces attack the house. After Meredith’s unsuccessful wish, Kate disappears, intensifying the family’s fear and their anger toward Meredith.
Young Sarah represents Sarah at the earlier point in the story, when she and her brother visit the arcade in 2012. Her presence belongs to the event that precedes the later purchase of the arcade and the activation of Rancala, linking Sarah's past with the game's influence over her family.
Hannah is connected to Cal and Ashley and is on her way with Derek to be with them during their daughter’s medical crisis. Later, at the baby’s funeral, a friend reads a poem Hannah wrote, making her writing part of the couple’s remembrance of their child.
A college student caught in the entity's orbit, representing the group's vulnerability to the unknown threat.
Emily Gateley has 13 screen credits in a career dating back to 2019. Signature works include Strawberry, Glaistig, They Don't Cast Shadows. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
