Sherry Burton (played by Jillian McWhirter) is a protagonist in Progeny.
A professional woman who becomes pregnant after a traumatic alien abduction during conception night. She suffers chronic pain, unusual pregnancy side effects, and erratic behavior under alien influence. After a self-immersion in an ice bath and a hypnotic session, she flatlines during surgery. Aliens manipulate time to prevent her revival, leading to her death. Dr. Bert Clavell (played by Brad Dourif) appears in Progeny.
A UFOlogist who advises Craig on alien abduction phenomena. He explains the long history of extraterrestrial experimentation on humanity and compares Sherry's artificial insemination to animal testing. He accompanies Craig to the hospital for hypnosis but refuses to assist with Craig's unauthorized surgical intervention and leaves. Dr. Susan Lamarche (played by Lindsay Crouse) appears in Progeny.
A therapist consulted by both Craig and Sherry regarding their trauma and strange pregnancy symptoms. She is unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for their experiences. She intervenes during the hypnotic session in the hospital and has both men removed for disrupting patient care. Dr. David Wetherly (played by Wilford Brimley) appears in Progeny.
A gynecologist and colleague of Craig. He examines Sherry and performs an ultrasound that reveals an abnormal, inhuman fetus. Overwhelmed by the findings, he suffers a massive heart attack, is hospitalized, and dies of cardiac arrest before he can officially corroborate the ultrasound results.
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Characters
Sherry Burton
(played by Jillian McWhirter) — protagonist
A professional woman who becomes pregnant after a traumatic alien abduction during conception night. She suffers chronic pain, unusual pregnancy side effects, and erratic behavior under alien influenc...
Dr. Bert Clavell
(played by Brad Dourif) — supporting
A UFOlogist who advises Craig on alien abduction phenomena. He explains the long history of extraterrestrial experimentation on humanity and compares Sherry's artificial insemination to animal testing...
Dr. Susan Lamarche
(played by Lindsay Crouse) — supporting
A therapist consulted by both Craig and Sherry regarding their trauma and strange pregnancy symptoms. She is unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for their experiences. She intervenes during t...
Dr. David Wetherly
(played by Wilford Brimley) — supporting
A gynecologist and colleague of Craig. He examines Sherry and performs an ultrasound that reveals an abnormal, inhuman fetus. Overwhelmed by the findings, he suffers a massive heart attack, is hospita...
Key Relationships
Dr. Bert Clavell → Dr. David Wetherly
(Professional Expert Consultants)
Dr. David Wetherly → Dr. Susan Lamarche
(Professional Medical Colleagues)
Dr. Susan Lamarche → Dr. Bert Clavell
(Conflict Ideological Opponent)
Dr. Bert Clavell → Sherry Burton
(Alliance Advisor-Client)
Sherry Burton → Dr. Susan Lamarche
(Professional Therapist-Patient)
Sherry Burton → Dr. David Wetherly
(Professional Doctor-Patient)
Story Analysis
A couple's pregnancy is hijacked by extraterrestrial forces, leading to medical horror, temporal manipulation, and tragic abduction.
