Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan

An enigmatic hermit whose local lore about Bunyan frames the campers’ fears. He appears early as a foreshadowing presence and later joins the cabin group, where his tall tales influence decisions and the sense of danger. Meeks ultimately aligns with Bunyan in a tense standoff, and his fate underscores the horror rooted in the woods.

A stern, practical guidance counselor who leads the youths and keeps a wary eye on safety and discipline. She embodies authority in the camp setting and becomes a key survivor who navigates the escalating threat alongside Sheriff CB. Her resolve and resourcefulness help the group endure the horror and seek a way out.

The hard-edged supervisor of the loggers who commands the crew with blunt practicality. His presence establishes the brutal, workmanlike world of the woods. He is brutally killed in the opening frenzy, establishing the lethal tone and the ever-present danger of Bunyan’s wrath.

A towering, axe-wielding figure who embodies primal danger and a mythic history tied to the land. He stalks the campers with ritualistic precision, driven by a personal history with Babe and the mine that traps him in the mountains. Bunyan’s brutal violence culminates in a climactic confrontation where the forest fights back with cold, lethal clarity.

A camper who represents the group’s fragile hope for safety and escape. Her ties to the sheriff reflect a local, grounded connection to the community’s realities. She endures the escalating terror until the final confrontation, where survival hinges on collective courage and quick decisions.