Character Relationship Map: The Darkness

Characters

• Peter Taylor (played by Kevin Bacon) — protagonist

  Father who accompanies his family on vacation, investigates supernatural events, seeks spiritual help, attempts to rescue his son from a demonic portal but hesitates due to fear, and escapes with him...

• Bronny Taylor (played by Radha Mitchell) — protagonist

  Mother who discovers household anomalies, researches Anasazi demon legends, suffers a wolf nightmare, and struggles with depression and alcoholism while managing the family crisis.

• Michael Taylor (played by David Mazouz) — supporting

  Adolescent autistic son who steals cursed rocks from a cavern, triggering demonic possessions. He exhibits violent behavior, becomes a gateway for evil, and ultimately banishes the demons by fearlessl...

• Stephanie Taylor (played by Lucy Fry) — supporting

  Bulimic teenage daughter who is hospitalized for her condition, later becomes a target of the supernatural forces, and is saved from a spectral choking attack by her father.

• Kat (played by Tara Lynne Barr) — supporting
• Andrew Carter (played by Parker Mack) — supporting
• Joy Carter (played by Jennifer Morrison) — supporting
• Trish (played by Judith McConnell) — minor
• Gary Carter (played by Matt Walsh) — supporting
• H. Quinlan (played by A.J. Tannen) — minor
• Checkout Lady (played by Jocelyn Ayanna) — minor
• Police Officer (played by Al Coronel) — minor
• Tasha (played by Krista Marie Yu) — minor
• Simon Richards (played by Paul Reiser) — supporting
• Wendy (played by Ming-Na Wen) — supporting
• Dr. Jones (played by Sara Mornell) — supporting

Story Analysis

A family confronts supernatural demons after stealing sacred rocks, testing their courage and bonds.

Plot Progression

1. Descent into the Canyon
2. Unraveling Reality
3. Supernatural Onslaught
4. Return to the Dark