Blood Song

A traumatized man whose father’s murder-suicide haunts him, evolving into a calculating killer who uses charm to lure victims before killing them. He remains emotionally detached, driven by a fixation that blurs empathy and morality. His actions propel the narrative and place Marion in direct danger.

A Stanford Bay teenager coping with disability and a troubled home life. Her blood transfusion links her to Paul’s actions through psychic visions, forcing her into a perilous role as both observer and potential target. She is resourceful and determined to survive the escalating danger.

Marion’s abusive, alcoholic father whose reckless behavior contributes to the family’s fracture and Marion’s fragile sense of safety. While not the killer, his actions trigger a cascade of tragedy that frames the film’s events.

Marion’s mother, trying to keep the family afloat amid fear and instability. She endures her husband’s brutality and supports Marion under mounting pressure, representing the fragile line between care and collapse in a troubled household.

Marion’s fisherman boyfriend who dreams of leaving Stanford Bay for Portland. He represents a possible escape from the town’s suffocating dynamics and becomes a potential ally or casualty in the killer’s pursuit.

The local lawman who struggles to connect the growing violence to a mental health crisis while trying to protect the town. He embodies the tension between institutional suspicion and practical, on-the-ground policing.

A medical authority at the psychiatric institution involved in patient care and the broader mystery surrounding Paul’s escape and Marion’s visions. He represents the institutional perspective on crime and mental health.

A local deputy who assists in the investigation and interacts with the town’s response to the killer’s rampage. He helps move the plot through law enforcement procedures and local dynamics.