Alex's close friend who provides advice during his identity crisis. He dismisses Alex's suspicion of being bisexual, attributing his confusion solely to performance anxiety about losing his virginity to Claire.
A high schooler who pressures Kayla into an uncomfortable truth or dare game, making inappropriate sexual comments and displaying entitlement when she sets boundaries. His actions trigger Kayla's emotional breakdown and accelerate her rejection of performative confidence.
High school aspiring cartoonist and the film's protagonist. Navigates grief after his mentor's death, moves out to Trenton, and becomes entangled with a volatile legal client named Wallace. His choices lead to a violent confrontation resulting in his friend's accidental death and personal reflection.
One of three juvenile delinquents who joins the main group during their escape from the party. He remains with the survivors through the mill and VHS store encounters, and at the high school climax, he makes a heroic sacrifice by giving his life to save Fred Durst from an attacking machine.
A badly injured member of the group who struggles with a broken leg, uses oxycodone for pain, is mocked for drug dependence, and is questioned after stolen jewelry is found hidden with him. He cannot afford a lawyer, and authorities threaten to search his cast for more valuables.
Daniel Zolghadri has 27 screen credits in a career dating back to 2014. Signature works include Fennel, Funny Pages, The Arrow at Rest at Every Instant of its Flight. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
