Davis Green (played by Joseph Cross) is a protagonist in The Automatic Hate.
Boston chef and protagonist who discovers his long-lost cousin Alexis. His investigation into family secrets uncovers a tragic past involving his father Ronald, uncle Josh, and their sister Rebecca. Torn between his girlfriend Cassie and his cousin, he ultimately confronts the buried trauma and reconciles with Cassie. Alexis Green (played by Adelaide Clemens) is a protagonist in The Automatic Hate.
Davis's cousin living in upstate New York. She initiates contact, shares a romantic and sexual relationship with Davis, and helps uncover the truth about their fathers' past. Her presence intensifies family tensions and clashes with Davis's girlfriend Cassie. Uncle Josh (played by Ricky Jay) appears in The Automatic Hate.
Ronald's estranged brother living in New York. He initially withholds family history but eventually reveals the tragic suicide of his sister Rebecca and the mutual blame shared with Ronald. He joins the funeral and confronts his brother. Cassie (played by Deborah Ann Woll) appears in The Automatic Hate.
Davis's girlfriend who experiences relationship strain. She discovers Alexis, travels to New York to report the grandfather's death, and clashes with Alexis over Davis's attention. She ultimately accepts Davis back after he denies physical involvement with Alexis.
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Characters
Davis Green
(played by Joseph Cross) — protagonist
Boston chef and protagonist who discovers his long-lost cousin Alexis. His investigation into family secrets uncovers a tragic past involving his father Ronald, uncle Josh, and their sister Rebecca. T...
Alexis Green
(played by Adelaide Clemens) — protagonist
Davis's cousin living in upstate New York. She initiates contact, shares a romantic and sexual relationship with Davis, and helps uncover the truth about their fathers' past. Her presence intensifies...
Uncle Josh
(played by Ricky Jay) — supporting
Ronald's estranged brother living in New York. He initially withholds family history but eventually reveals the tragic suicide of his sister Rebecca and the mutual blame shared with Ronald. He joins t...
Cassie
(played by Deborah Ann Woll) — supporting
Davis's girlfriend who experiences relationship strain. She discovers Alexis, travels to New York to report the grandfather's death, and clashes with Alexis over Davis's attention. She ultimately acce...
Key Relationships
Alexis Green → Uncle Josh
(Family Aunt/Nephew)
Cassie → Alexis Green
(Conflict Rivals)
Davis Green → Uncle Josh
(Family Aunt/Nephew)
Davis Green → Alexis Green
(Family Cousins)
Davis Green → Cassie
(Romantic Girlfriend)
Story Analysis
A young chef uncovers a buried family tragedy involving fraternal betrayal, guilt, and the destructive cycle of inherited trauma.
Plot Progression
The Stranger at the Door
Journey to the Past
Blood and Secrets
Confrontation and Reckoning
Directed by Justin Lerner
The Automatic Hate (2016) · 5.9/10 · comedy, drama
