Character Relationship Map: Something Wicked

Characters

• Christine Webb (played by Shantel VanSanten) — protagonist

  Christine is a virgin bride-to-be whose future includes marriage to James, an education at Oregon State University, and hopes of starting a family. After a gruesome car crash kills both of her parents...

• James Campbell (played by John Robinson) — protagonist

  James is Christine's fiancé and the person with whom she expects to build a promising future. As their wedding approaches, he is closely connected to Christine's growing distress, her claims that she...

• Ryan Anderson (played by Julian Morris) — supporting

  Ryan is John Anderson's son, whose violent outbursts and distorted sense of reality alarm those around him. A doctor describes him as suffering from delusional paranoia. John fears Ryan may have put C...

• Susan Webb (played by Brittany Murphy) — supporting

  Susan is Christine's psychiatrist and becomes involved as Christine struggles with overwhelming grief and increasing terror before her wedding. Susan believes that Christine is showing signs of post-t...

• Bill Webb (played by James Patrick Stuart) — supporting

  Bill supports Christine as she struggles with grief and fear, and he is involved in a concealed relationship with Donna. Susan tells him that she believes Christine has a dangerous alternate side and...

• John Anderson (played by Robert Blanche) — supporting

  John is Ryan Anderson's father and seeks help because his son's violent outbursts and distorted sense of reality are worsening. He tells the doctor that his wife disappeared under suspicious circumsta...

• Ed / Campus security (played by Jerry L. Buxbaum) — supporting

  Campus security reports that two hooded people appeared on camera after an attack at the university pool. Christine is suspected because she was seen near the scene, and James also becomes a possible...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Ed / Campus security → Christine Webb (Professional Security Inquiry) — The security account places Christine near the attack and contributes to suspicion surrounding her.

  Campus security reports that Christine was seen near the university pool attack and that two hooded people appeared on camera.

• Christine Webb → Susan Webb (Professional Psychiatrist And Patient) — Susan is involved in Christine's psychological distress and believes Christine is showing signs of post-traumatic stress disorder.

  Susan's character profile identifies her as Christine's psychiatrist, involved as Christine struggles with grief and terror.

• Christine Webb → Bill Webb (Family Brother And Sister) — Bill tries to support Christine, and she turns to him when she feels threatened.

  Christine asks her brother to check a cabin because she feels watched; Bill Webb is the listed Webb family member who appears in the plot.

• John Anderson → Ryan Anderson (Family Father And Son) — John is alarmed by Ryan's behavior and fears Ryan may have put Christine in danger.

  John seeks help for his son Ryan because Ryan's violent outbursts and distorted sense of reality are worsening.

• Christine Webb → James Campbell (Romantic Fiancés) — They plan a shared future, including marriage, education, and starting a family, while Christine's growing fear strains that future.

  James asks Christine's parents for their blessing to start a family with her, and the plot describes the couple as devoted and planning to marry.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• James Campbell → Ryan Anderson (Conflict Confrontational Suspects) — James directly challenges Ryan over suspected stalking, escalating the danger surrounding Christine.

  At the cabin, James confronts Ryan and accuses him of following them.

• Susan Webb → Bill Webb (Social Confidante And Skeptic) — Susan shares her alarming interpretation of Christine with Bill, but he does not accept her claim.

  Susan tells Bill that she believes Christine has a dangerous alternate side and says she witnessed Christine kill John; Bill dismisses her account.

Story Analysis

A planned marriage becomes surrounded by grief, suspicion, and unresolved threats as Christine and those around her struggle to determine who is in danger.

Plot Progression

1. Promises Before the Storm — Christine and James plan a future together, though her parents urge them to wait until her education is complete. In a parallel thread, John seeks help as Ryan's behavior becomes increasingly alarming...
2. Suspicion at the University — An attack at the university pool places Christine under suspicion, while security reports hooded figures on camera. James also becomes a possible suspect, and John fears Ryan may have endangered Chris...
3. Grief and Hidden Claims — Christine struggles with grief and confides in those around her, while Bill tries to support her. Susan tells Bill that she suspects a dangerous side of Christine and claims Christine killed John.
4. The Cabin and the Detour — Feeling watched, Christine asks her brother to check a cabin, where James confronts Ryan over suspected following. Christine warns that James may be in danger, and flooding forces a change of route wi...