Linda Everett (played by Pamela Stephenson) is a protagonist in The Comeback.
Webster's secretary who shares a strong attraction with Nick. She becomes his romantic partner at the manor, is secretly entombed in the walls by the antagonists, and is eventually rescued. Webster Jones (played by David Doyle) appears in The Comeback.
Nick's record manager who pushes the artist to produce a new album. He employs Linda and arrives at the climax to call the police after the murders are uncovered. Gail (played by Holly Palance) appears in The Comeback.
Nick's ex-wife who visits his London apartment to retrieve belongings. She is ambushed and murdered by a masked killer, and her severed head is later discovered by Nick, fueling the psychological horror. Mrs. B (played by Sheila Keith) appears in The Comeback.
The manor's housekeeper who initially appears supportive but is secretly complicit in the murders. She reveals her and her husband's vengeful motive before accidentally dying during the final confrontation. Mr. B (played by Bill Owen) appears in The Comeback.
The manor's gardener who disguises himself as a hag to commit murders. Motivated by revenge for his daughter's suicide after Nick married Gail, he orchestrates the killings and terrorizes Nick before being arrested. Harry Cunningham (played by Peter Turner) appears in The Comeback.
Nick's associate who goes missing during the album recording process. His disappearance is later revealed to be the result of murder by the manor's residents.
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Characters
Linda Everett
(played by Pamela Stephenson) — protagonist
Webster's secretary who shares a strong attraction with Nick. She becomes his romantic partner at the manor, is secretly entombed in the walls by the antagonists, and is eventually rescued.
Webster Jones
(played by David Doyle) — supporting
Nick's record manager who pushes the artist to produce a new album. He employs Linda and arrives at the climax to call the police after the murders are uncovered.
Gail
(played by Holly Palance) — supporting
Nick's ex-wife who visits his London apartment to retrieve belongings. She is ambushed and murdered by a masked killer, and her severed head is later discovered by Nick, fueling the psychological horr...
Mrs. B
(played by Sheila Keith) — minor
The manor's housekeeper who initially appears supportive but is secretly complicit in the murders. She reveals her and her husband's vengeful motive before accidentally dying during the final confront...
Mr. B
(played by Bill Owen) — minor
The manor's gardener who disguises himself as a hag to commit murders. Motivated by revenge for his daughter's suicide after Nick married Gail, he orchestrates the killings and terrorizes Nick before...
Harry Cunningham
(played by Peter Turner) — minor
Nick's associate who goes missing during the album recording process. His disappearance is later revealed to be the result of murder by the manor's residents.
Key Relationships
Webster Jones → Mrs. B
(Conflict Law Enforcement)
Webster Jones → Mr. B
(Conflict Law Enforcement)
Mrs. B → Linda Everett
(Conflict Target)
Mr. B → Linda Everett
(Conflict Target)
Mrs. B → Harry Cunningham
(Conflict Murderer)
Mr. B → Harry Cunningham
(Conflict Murderer)
Mrs. B → Gail
(Conflict Murderer)
Mr. B → Gail
(Conflict Murderer)
Mr. B → Mrs. B
(Family Husband)
Webster Jones → Linda Everett
(Professional Employer)
Story Analysis
A troubled musician faces psychological terror and vengeful murders orchestrated by a secluded manor's residents.
