Character Relationships in Grace

Madeline Matheson (played by Jordan Ladd) is a protagonist in Grace. Protagonist who becomes a mother after a car accident kills her husband and unborn child. She carries the baby to term, gives birth to Grace, and sustains her by feeding her her own blood. Protective and increasingly desperate, she murders Dr. Sohn to prevent him from taking her daughter and survives a violent confrontation with her mother-in-law. Ultimately, she relocates to the desert to continue raising Grace under Patricia's guidance. Patricia Lang (played by Samantha Ferris) is a protagonist in Grace. Madeline's former girlfriend and a midwife who assists with an unorthodox delivery. She permits Madeline to carry the pregnancy to term despite the father's death. Later, she discovers the violent aftermath between Madeline and Vivian, witnesses Grace drinking Vivian's blood, and eventually accompanies them on a road trip, advising Madeline on maintaining Grace's diet. Vivian Matheson (played by Gabrielle Rose) appears in Grace. Michael's domineering mother who strongly opposes Madeline's secretive parenting. She dispatches Dr. Sohn to gather evidence of Madeline's unfit motherhood. After finding Grace and the blood bottle, she takes the baby and confronts Madeline, beating her unconscious before suffering a partially severed throat in the struggle. Michael Matheson (played by Stephen Park) appears in Grace. Madeline's husband who finally conceives after two failed attempts. He is killed in a car accident alongside the unborn baby, which sets the tragic events in motion. He does not appear in the remainder of the story. Henry Matheson (played by Serge Houde) appears in Grace. Shelly (played by Kate Herriot) appears in Grace. ER Doctor (played by Troy Skog) appears in Grace. Dr. Richard Sohn (played by Malcolm Stewart) appears in Grace. An obstetrician recommended by Madeline. He visits her home to investigate claims of her being an unfit mother. After approaching Grace's crib, he is killed by Madeline to protect her child, and his blood is subsequently used to feed Grace.

Character Relationship Map: Grace

Grace (2009) Poster

Grace (2009) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

Characters

Story Analysis

A mother's desperate struggle to raise her unnaturally blood-dependent child

Plot Progression

  1. Tragic Beginning
  2. Miraculous Birth
  3. Dark Secret
  4. Violent Confrontation
  5. Dark Journey

Directed by Paul Solet

Grace (2009) · 5.4/10 · horror, thriller