Bruce Kenner (played by Ethan Hawke) is a protagonist in Regression.
A detective investigating the alleged satanic abuse of Angela Gray by her father. Collaborates with Professor Raines on regression therapy. Experiences intense nightmares and paranoia, initially suspecting a cult, but eventually concludes the memories are fabrications induced by therapy and mass hysteria. Ultimately shot by Angela. Professor Kenneth Raines (played by David Thewlis) appears in Regression.
A psychology professor assisting the police with recovered-memory therapy on the Gray family. Initially explores the satanic cult theory but eventually agrees with Bruce that the recovered memories are hallucinations induced by the regression technique and mass hysteria. Rose Gray (played by Dale Dickey) appears in Regression.
Roy Gray's grandmother. Initially suspected by the detectives of cult involvement due to Roy's regression memories, but no evidence is found. Later jumps from her window after experiencing hallucinations of ghostly figures. John Gray (played by David Dencik) appears in Regression.
Angela's father who admits to the alleged abuse but claims to have no memory of it. After Bruce uncovers the truth about Angela's fabrication, John decides to take the blame to protect her, unaware she turns on him. Roy Gray (played by Devon Bostick) appears in Regression.
Angela's estranged brother. Under regression therapy, he recalls hooded figures entering his room during his childhood. Suspected by detectives of having a connection to the alleged cult, but the investigation finds no concrete evidence linking him to the events. George Nesbitt (played by Aaron Ashmore) appears in Regression.
A police detective initially suspected of cult involvement and detained by Bruce. Later revealed as one of the hooded attackers seeking revenge against Bruce for ruining his career. Secretly had a sexual relationship with Angela and refused to help her elope. Farrell (played by Aaron Abrams) appears in Regression.
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Characters
Bruce Kenner
(played by Ethan Hawke) — protagonist
A detective investigating the alleged satanic abuse of Angela Gray by her father. Collaborates with Professor Raines on regression therapy. Experiences intense nightmares and paranoia, initially suspe...
Professor Kenneth Raines
(played by David Thewlis) — supporting
A psychology professor assisting the police with recovered-memory therapy on the Gray family. Initially explores the satanic cult theory but eventually agrees with Bruce that the recovered memories ar...
Rose Gray
(played by Dale Dickey) — supporting
Roy Gray's grandmother. Initially suspected by the detectives of cult involvement due to Roy's regression memories, but no evidence is found. Later jumps from her window after experiencing hallucinati...
John Gray
(played by David Dencik) — supporting
Angela's father who admits to the alleged abuse but claims to have no memory of it. After Bruce uncovers the truth about Angela's fabrication, John decides to take the blame to protect her, unaware sh...
Roy Gray
(played by Devon Bostick) — supporting
Angela's estranged brother. Under regression therapy, he recalls hooded figures entering his room during his childhood. Suspected by detectives of having a connection to the alleged cult, but the inve...
George Nesbitt
(played by Aaron Ashmore) — supporting
A police detective initially suspected of cult involvement and detained by Bruce. Later revealed as one of the hooded attackers seeking revenge against Bruce for ruining his career. Secretly had a sex...
Farrell
(played by Aaron Abrams) — minor
Key Relationships
Bruce Kenner → Rose Gray
(Conflict Suspect & Investigator)
Professor Kenneth Raines → Roy Gray
(Professional Therapist & Patient)
Professor Kenneth Raines → John Gray
(Professional Therapist & Patient)
Bruce Kenner → Farrell
(Professional Colleagues)
George Nesbitt → Farrell
(Alliance Partners)
Bruce Kenner → George Nesbitt
(Conflict Enemies)
Roy Gray → Rose Gray
(Family Grandson & Grandmother)
John Gray → Roy Gray
(Family Father & Son)
Bruce Kenner → John Gray
(Professional Investigator & Suspect)
Bruce Kenner → Professor Kenneth Raines
(Professional Colleagues)
Story Analysis
A detective and psychologist unravel a satanic panic case that collapses into mass hysteria and personal tragedy.
