Owen (played by Ryan Hartwig) is a protagonist in The Aggression Scale.
The emotionally disturbed but highly resourceful young son of Bill Rutledge. He utilizes his high aggression quotient and tactical skills to defend himself and his step-sister against the hired hitmen, ultimately surviving a gunshot and leading the final confrontation. Lauren (played by Fabianne Therese) is a protagonist in The Aggression Scale.
Maggie's daughter and Owen's step-sister. Initially a target of the hitmen, she is rescued by Owen and becomes a crucial ally, using a hunting knife to kill Wydofski during the escape. Bellavance (played by Ray Wise) appears in The Aggression Scale.
A ruthless mob boss released on bail who discovers $500,000 of his money is missing. He employs a team of hitmen to retrieve the funds and sends a violent message to the thieves' families. Lloyd (played by Dana Ashbrook) appears in The Aggression Scale.
The ruthless leader of Bellavance's four-man hit squad. He orchestrates the home invasion, executes Maggie, tortures and kills Bill, and takes Lauren hostage before being killed by Owen. Freddie (played by Jacob Reynolds) appears in The Aggression Scale.
A henchman who assists Lloyd in searching the Rutledge house, where he discovers Owen's institutional medical paperwork. He later ambushes the children at a car dealership. Bellavance's Son (played by Trevor Gross) appears in The Aggression Scale.
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Characters
Owen
(played by Ryan Hartwig) — protagonist
The emotionally disturbed but highly resourceful young son of Bill Rutledge. He utilizes his high aggression quotient and tactical skills to defend himself and his step-sister against the hired hitmen...
Lauren
(played by Fabianne Therese) — protagonist
Maggie's daughter and Owen's step-sister. Initially a target of the hitmen, she is rescued by Owen and becomes a crucial ally, using a hunting knife to kill Wydofski during the escape.
Bellavance
(played by Ray Wise) — supporting
A ruthless mob boss released on bail who discovers $500,000 of his money is missing. He employs a team of hitmen to retrieve the funds and sends a violent message to the thieves' families.
Lloyd
(played by Dana Ashbrook) — supporting
The ruthless leader of Bellavance's four-man hit squad. He orchestrates the home invasion, executes Maggie, tortures and kills Bill, and takes Lauren hostage before being killed by Owen.
Freddie
(played by Jacob Reynolds) — supporting
A henchman who assists Lloyd in searching the Rutledge house, where he discovers Owen's institutional medical paperwork. He later ambushes the children at a car dealership.
Bellavance's Son
(played by Trevor Gross) — minor
Key Relationships
Bellavance's Son → Bellavance
(son)
Freddie → Owen
(Conflict Related)
Owen → Bellavance
(Narrative Related)
Lauren → Lloyd
(Conflict Related)
Owen → Lloyd
(Conflict Related)
Lloyd → Freddie
(Professional Related)
Bellavance → Freddie
(Professional Related)
Bellavance → Lloyd
(Professional Related)
Owen → Lauren
(Family Related)
Story Analysis
A resourceful teenager uses tactical violence and psychological resilience to survive a mob hit squad and confront the crime boss behind it.
Plot Progression
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The Aggression Scale
Directed by Steven C. Miller
The Aggression Scale (2012) · 5.6/10 · action, thriller
