Ben is Michelle's husband, and the toy monkey they buy from Jesse's Junk Drawer becomes a source of supernatural torment and corruption for him. Under its influence, he beats and rapes a woman and Michelle, then cannot remember his crimes or see Michelle's wounds. He later threatens Michelle with a shotgun before she shoots the monkey.
Ben Gothier has 4 screen credits in a career dating back to 2017. Signature works include Conjuring Curse, Amityville Clownhouse, Life After Ex. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.