Deadly Vows (2017) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Helena
(played by Brittany Underwood) — protagonist
A pastry chef who systematically poisons men who fail to meet her exacting standards. She is Charlie's fiancée and the primary antagonist.
Becca Dillon
(played by Charlene Amoia) — protagonist
Charlie's sister who grows suspicious of her brother's fiancée. She takes it upon herself to prevent the marriage and save Charlie from death.
Nancy Dillon
(played by Kathryn Leigh Scott) — supporting
Family member of Becca Dillon. No specific plot actions or motivations are detailed in the provided synopsis.
Glenn Carr
(played by Scott Thomas Reynolds) — supporting
Cameo or background character with no specified role in the plot summary.
Charlie Dillon
(played by Cameron Jebo) — supporting
George Carr
(played by Josh Nuncio) — supporting
Cameo or background character with no specified role in the plot summary.
Martin Hillis
(played by Gerald Webb) — minor
Monica
(played by Emmy Wolfe) — supporting
Background character with no plot details provided in the synopsis.
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Charlie Dillon → Martin Hillis
(Professional Wedding Collaborator) — Martin assists Charlie with organizing the upcoming ceremony.
Charlie works with Martin Hillis on the wedding arrangements.
Charlie Dillon → Monica
(Romantic Former Girlfriend) — Monica's past relationship with Charlie creates tension around Helena's jealousy.
Monica is identified as Charlie's former girlfriend and was once close to marrying him.
Glenn Carr → George Carr
(Family Brother) — Glenn confronts Helena because of what happened to his brother.
Glenn Carr is identified as George Carr's brother when he confronts Helena about George's death.
George Carr → Helena
(Romantic Husband) — George's wedding to Helena ends in a fatal poisoning incident.
The story opens at George and Helena's wedding, where George collapses as the vows begin.
Becca Dillon → Nancy Dillon
(Family Member) — Becca and Nancy work together during the wedding preparations.
After arriving, Becca helps Nancy Dillon prepare for the wedding and reception.
Becca Dillon → Charlie Dillon
(Family Sister) — Becca is Charlie's sister and becomes concerned about his rushed marriage.
Becca arrives in town for her brother Charlie Dillon's upcoming wedding to Helena.
Helena → Charlie Dillon
(Romantic Fiancée) — Helena is Charlie's fiancée, but her secrecy makes the relationship dangerous.
Charlie is preparing to marry Helena, and Helena is intensely determined to secure the marriage and her new home.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Becca Dillon → Glenn Carr
(Narrative Shared Witness) — Becca becomes the immediate witness to Glenn's attack and Helena's false account.
Becca arrives during Glenn's confrontation with Helena and calls for emergency help after finding him still breathing.
Nancy Dillon → Helena
(Alliance Wedding Associate) — Nancy and Helena are connected through the family's wedding preparations.
Nancy helps prepare for the ceremony and reception while Helena makes the wedding cake.
Helena → Monica
(Conflict Jealous Rival) — Helena treats Monica's past connection to Charlie as a threat.
Helena reacts badly when questioned about Monica, Charlie's former girlfriend who was once close to marrying him.
Becca Dillon → Helena
(Conflict Suspicious Observer) — Becca increasingly opposes Helena to protect Charlie.
Becca notices Helena is jealous and secretive, questions her past, and becomes suspicious that Charlie is marrying without knowing her history.
Glenn Carr → Helena
(Conflict Accuser) — Glenn directly challenges Helena's secret and threatens her next marriage.
Glenn accuses Helena of murdering George and says he has come to stop her next wedding.
Story Analysis
A suspicious wedding exposes Helena's pattern of violent secrets as Becca tries to protect her brother from a dangerous marriage.
Plot Progression
A Wedding Turns Fatal
— George collapses at the altar during his vows to Helena. Helena's cold reaction and reference to his infidelity create an immediate mystery.
Suspicion Enters the Family
— Six months later, Becca arrives for Charlie's wedding and helps Nancy with preparations. Helena's jealousy, secrecy, and determination begin to trouble Becca.
Secrets Beneath the Cake
— Helena apologizes at a bake shop while showing unsettling interest in wedding objects. After an older woman dies in an apparent ladder accident, Becca and Nancy question what happened.
The Murderous Past Revealed
— Becca fears Charlie is marrying without knowing Helena's history. Glenn confronts Helena and forces her to discuss George's death and the special cupcake.
A Lie at the Doorstep
— Helena attacks Glenn during the confrontation and invents a self-defense story. Becca finds Glenn breathing and calls for help while Helena continues to deny the truth.
