Whitley Strieber (played by Christopher Walken) is a protagonist in Communion.
New York-based author who experiences recurring nightmares, visions of alien beings, and suspected abductions. His mental state strains his marriage and affects his work until he confronts his experiences and accepts the alien contact passed down from his father. Dr. Janet Duffy (played by Frances Sternhagen) appears in Communion.
A psychiatrist specializing in hypnotic regression therapy who treats Whitley. Her sessions suggest he has been abducted and experimented on by unknown beings, prompting him to attend a support group for fellow abductees. Alex (played by Andreas Katsulas) appears in Communion.
A family friend who stays at the cabin with the Striebers. He is awakened by the intruder alarm and bright light during the initial alien encounter. Sarah (played by Terri Hanauer) appears in Communion.
A family friend present at the cabin during the opening incident. She is woken alongside Andrew by the alarm and strange lights in the windows.
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Characters
Whitley Strieber
(played by Christopher Walken) — protagonist
New York-based author who experiences recurring nightmares, visions of alien beings, and suspected abductions. His mental state strains his marriage and affects his work until he confronts his experie...
Dr. Janet Duffy
(played by Frances Sternhagen) — supporting
A psychiatrist specializing in hypnotic regression therapy who treats Whitley. Her sessions suggest he has been abducted and experimented on by unknown beings, prompting him to attend a support group...
Alex
(played by Andreas Katsulas) — supporting
A family friend who stays at the cabin with the Striebers. He is awakened by the intruder alarm and bright light during the initial alien encounter.
Sarah
(played by Terri Hanauer) — supporting
A family friend present at the cabin during the opening incident. She is woken alongside Andrew by the alarm and strange lights in the windows.
Key Relationships
Alex → Sarah
(Social Friends)
Whitley Strieber → Sarah
(Social Family Friend)
Whitley Strieber → Alex
(Social Family Friend)
Whitley Strieber → Dr. Janet Duffy
(Professional Patient)
Story Analysis
A psychological thriller exploring a man's descent into paranoia, clinical intervention, and ultimate acceptance of extraterrestrial contact.
