Appointment with Fear

Heather is a devoted caretaker who must shield the infant as danger closes in. She experiences vivid premonitions and grows increasingly anxious, yet stays resourceful and determined to keep the child safe. Her maternal drive becomes the film's emotional core as the supernatural threat closes in.

An offbeat, seedy detective who pursues the killer and questions the nature of the crime. He navigates a path between standard police procedure and encounters with the supernatural that push him toward desperate solutions.

Heather's friend who loves recording sounds and becomes suspicious of the white van's activity. She acts as a protective ally, guiding Bobby to safeguard Heather and the baby while pursuing the truth.

Heather's love interest who initially dismisses fears but ultimately fights to protect the infant. He aids in the attempt to secure the child and supports Carol's efforts to confront the killer.

A friend of Carol who becomes a victim of the killer in a brutal sequence, underscoring the danger that hinges on protecting the child.

The infant entrusted to Heather at the start, whose safety becomes the central mission for the protagonists as the killer pursues him.

A mysterious figure whose body is supposedly left by a spirit from within a solitary confinement, driven by an Ancient Egyptian curse to claim the child as 'King of the Forest' for another year.

An elderly vagrant who inhabits the back of a truck at the house and whose presence adds mystery and a vulnerable witness to the unfolding events.