Dr. Kay Foster (played by Julie Amato) is a protagonist in The Ghost Dance.
Anthropology professor overseeing the archaeological dig. She researches the dark history of the shaman Nahalla, survives multiple attacks by the possessed Aranjo, and ultimately becomes a vessel for the spirit of Melissa Stuart before her possession is revealed to Tom. Tom Eagle (played by Victor Mohica) appears in The Ghost Dance.
Kay's boyfriend who initially doubts her accounts of supernatural events. He seeks help from a medicine man, retrieves a ceremonial doll, and attempts to destroy the shaman's mummy, only to be confronted by a possessed Kay. Nahalla / Aranjo (played by Henry Bal) appears in The Ghost Dance.
A malevolent shaman spirit possessing the Native American man Aranjo. He embarks on a murderous rampage, kills several colleagues, and attempts to possess Kay to resurrect his kidnapped wife, before his host body combusts after a ritual. Ocacio (played by Frank Salsedo) appears in The Ghost Dance.
A local medicine man who reluctantly assists Kay and Tom. He performs a ritual using a ceremonial doll to control Aranjo but is fatally stabbed moments before destroying the possessed shaman. Carol (played by Patricia Alice Albrecht) appears in The Ghost Dance.
Kay's colleague who is murdered by the possessed Aranjo during his infiltration of the local museum after hours. Rick Haley (played by J. Christopher Senter) appears in The Ghost Dance.
Kay's colleague who is killed by the possessed Aranjo while he infiltrates the local museum after hours.
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Characters
Dr. Kay Foster
(played by Julie Amato) — protagonist
Anthropology professor overseeing the archaeological dig. She researches the dark history of the shaman Nahalla, survives multiple attacks by the possessed Aranjo, and ultimately becomes a vessel for...
Tom Eagle
(played by Victor Mohica) — supporting
Kay's boyfriend who initially doubts her accounts of supernatural events. He seeks help from a medicine man, retrieves a ceremonial doll, and attempts to destroy the shaman's mummy, only to be confron...
Nahalla / Aranjo
(played by Henry Bal) — supporting
A malevolent shaman spirit possessing the Native American man Aranjo. He embarks on a murderous rampage, kills several colleagues, and attempts to possess Kay to resurrect his kidnapped wife, before h...
Ocacio
(played by Frank Salsedo) — supporting
A local medicine man who reluctantly assists Kay and Tom. He performs a ritual using a ceremonial doll to control Aranjo but is fatally stabbed moments before destroying the possessed shaman.
Carol
(played by Patricia Alice Albrecht) — supporting
Kay's colleague who is murdered by the possessed Aranjo during his infiltration of the local museum after hours.
Rick Haley
(played by J. Christopher Senter) — supporting
Kay's colleague who is killed by the possessed Aranjo while he infiltrates the local museum after hours.
Nahalla / Aranjo → Tom Eagle
(Conflict Threat & Target)
Nahalla / Aranjo → Dr. Kay Foster
(Conflict Stalker & Target)
Nahalla / Aranjo → Rick Haley
(Conflict Perpetrator & Victim)
Nahalla / Aranjo → Carol
(Conflict Perpetrator & Victim)
Tom Eagle → Ocacio
(Alliance Ally)
Dr. Kay Foster → Ocacio
(Alliance Mentor & Ally)
Dr. Kay Foster → Rick Haley
(Professional Colleague)
Dr. Kay Foster → Carol
(Professional Colleague)
Dr. Kay Foster → Tom Eagle
(Romantic Lovers)
Story Analysis
A shaman's vengeful spirit possesses a local man, forcing an archaeologist and her partner to uncover historical secrets to stop a ritualistic massacre.
Plot Progression
Unearthing Ancient Evil
Shadows and Murders
The Vessel's Truth
Ritual and Reckoning
Directed by Peter F. Buffa
The Ghost Dance (1982) · 4.9/10 · horror, thriller
