Blood Ties

A teenage boy who survives his parents' death at the hands of the S.C.A.V. and learns his family belongs to a vampiric clan. He wrestles with a burgeoning thirst for revenge while trying to hold onto his humanity. His loyalties are pulled between the Shrikes and the possibility of a peaceful life, driving the central conflict of the story.

Assistant District Attorney entangled in a web of family ties, power, and vampire politics. She confronts personal danger and corruption within the legal system as the Shrikes chill the case against them. Her relationship with Harry adds a human dimension to the supernatural feud.

A journalist with ancient Carpathian heritage who navigates loyalty to his clan and his affection for Amy. He attempts to balance family obligations with compassion for non-vampires, often acting as a mediator. His revelation of his true lineage underlines the theme of identity vs. convention.

Eli Chelarin's half-sister who seduces Harry and tempts Cody toward the Shrikes. She acts as a bridge between the human world and the vampire community, using charm and manipulation to influence outcomes. Her actions accelerate the conflict and complicate loyalties.

Leader of the Shrikes, a ruthless figure who pushes the clan toward confrontation with the hunters. His authority and bold tactics drive much of the action and the film’s brutal confrontations. He embodies the aggressive, tradition-bound wing of vampire politics.

A powerful businessman whose influence extends into vampire politics and media control. He embodies the old-world elite who fix trials and shape public opinion, making him a central antagonist in the power struggle. His machinations reveal how wealth and status enable supernatural factions to operate with impunity.

A senior vampire hunter tasked with dismantling the Shrikes and their vampire clan. His presence represents law and order clashing with centuries of vampire tradition. He embodies the relentless pursuit of justice, even as his methods come into question amid political intrigue.

A member of the hunter group involved in the pursuit of the Shrikes. He participates in the clashes that reveal the limits and brutality of inter-clan warfare. His role underscores the mortal threat vampires pose to the human world.

A member of the vampire circle who embodies the mysterious, ancient side of the clan dynamics. He appears within the broader politics of the Carpathian family and their enemies. His presence adds to the mythic depth of the clan network.

A supporting member of the extended vampire circle. The summary does not detail his exact role, but he represents the wider network of family and influence behind the central conflict. His presence helps flesh out the hierarchy of the vampire community.

A member of the Shrikes' female contingent, contributing to the night-time movement and intimate dynamics of the clan. She participates in the clan’s rituals and battles, highlighting the group’s structure and camaraderie. Her presence adds depth to the Shrikes’ social dynamics.