Steve Ames (played by Steven Weber) is a protagonist in Desperation.
Marinville's assistant and truck driver. He picks up hitchhiker Cynthia, scouts the abandoned town, reunites with the escaped prisoners, and successfully drives the survivors to safety. Mary Jackson (played by Annabeth Gish) appears in Desperation.
A traveler whose husband is killed by Entragian. She is imprisoned, targeted for possession by the possessed mother, escapes supernatural traps with ghostly aid, and later discovers a crucial photo album. Tom Billingsley (played by Charles Durning) appears in Desperation.
An elderly prisoner who explains the 120-year-old legend of the evil spirit Tak discovered by Chinese miners. His lore is vital to understanding the threat before he is killed by a supernatural mountain lion.
Desperation (2006) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Steve Ames
(played by Steven Weber) — protagonist
Marinville's assistant and truck driver. He picks up hitchhiker Cynthia, scouts the abandoned town, reunites with the escaped prisoners, and successfully drives the survivors to safety.
Mary Jackson
(played by Annabeth Gish) — supporting
A traveler whose husband is killed by Entragian. She is imprisoned, targeted for possession by the possessed mother, escapes supernatural traps with ghostly aid, and later discovers a crucial photo al...
Tom Billingsley
(played by Charles Durning) — supporting
An elderly prisoner who explains the 120-year-old legend of the evil spirit Tak discovered by Chinese miners. His lore is vital to understanding the threat before he is killed by a supernatural mounta...
Key Relationships
Mary Jackson → Tom Billingsley
(Alliance Teammate)
Steve Ames → Tom Billingsley
(Alliance Teammate)
Steve Ames → Mary Jackson
(Alliance Teammate)
Story Analysis
A group of strangers trapped in a Nevada town must confront an ancient evil spirit possessing the local sheriff.
