Claire's friend who participates in a séance and later lets Claire stay at her house. She also reveals that she saw Norman arguing with a woman in a nearby town a year earlier.
Terry is Marjorie's other roommate. After Joe is confined in the fireplace, she is influenced by his claims that he is the victim and fears that the roommates will be arrested. She initially doubts Marjorie, but later becomes abjectly apologetic and goes with Patricia to the police.
Anney's sister and Bone's protective aunt. She discovers physical evidence of abuse on Bone's legs at a funeral, alerts the family, and ultimately becomes Bone's permanent guardian, providing her with the safety and freedom she desperately needs.
Lynette is Jody's mother, whose troubled home life leaves her shaken and intoxicated when Beth first visits. After being beaten and left incoherent, she is hospitalized, later recovers, and accepts responsibility by apologizing to Jody.
Minor character representing community or testimonial voice.
Troubled nun resembling Marion who seeks refuge at the motel, triggering Norman's relapse.
Vivian Davies is Nathan Davies's mother and Harland Davies's wife. She interrupts Harland when he angrily confronts Nathan at home, allowing Nathan to run to the school bus. Near the end, Vivian leaves Harland, changing Nathan's family situation after the abuse and trauma he has endured.
Gail is Erik's newly divorced mother, described as emotionally abusive, neglectful, and consumed by work. Prejudiced against AIDS, she furiously objects to Erik's friendship with Dexter. After Dexter's death, she confronts Erik and begins to hit him, but Linda intervenes and demands that Gail let him attend the funeral and never hit him again.
A funeral parlour beautician who joins the household as Dolly Pelliker's lover.
A blackjack dealer at a Las Vegas casino. She is a friend of Nick and witnesses his compulsive gambling behavior firsthand.
Willa Harper is a widowed mother who becomes Harry Powell's wife. Powell marries her and then murders her, leaving her children, John and Pearl, to face his pursuit as he seeks the $50,000 their father stole. Her relationship to the children and Powell places her at the center of the danger driving the plot.
A new waitress hired at the neighborhood bar after the owner suffers a heart attack. She becomes the object of Roary's romantic affection and is secretly courted by Jerry. She eventually reunites with Roary.
Diana Scarwid has 62 screen credits in a career dating back to 1969. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently If These Walls Could Talk Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include What Lies Beneath, Wonderfalls, The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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