Bones

A numbers runner revered in his neighborhood who becomes a protective figure turned vengeful spirit after a brutal murder. His murder by corrupt cops and drug pushers anchors the haunting, with his spirit returning through the dog’s manifestation to exact revenge. He remains a charismatic, fearsome presence whose past actions shape the town’s fate.

Jimmy’s lover whose loyalty endures through tragedy; she survives the violent era and later reveals a deeper connection to Jimmy. She bears the burden of his bloodline and ultimately faces a choice that deeply intertwines love, guilt, and sacrifice. Her actions anchor the film’s emotional core and its turning points.

The group's de facto leader who purchases Bones’ house to convert it into a nightclub, driven by curiosity and ambition. He navigates loyalties within his family and friends while confronting the moral weight of their discovery. His choices propel the plot toward confrontation with the resurrected Jimmy.

Patrick’s love interest who becomes entangled in the unfolding horror; she navigates the dangers of the basement and the club’s sudden destruction. She embodies resilience as the ghostly events intensify and the truth about Pearl’s and Jimmy’s past comes to light.

Patrick’s brother who participates in the plan to reopen Bones’ house and faces the escalating peril of the haunting. He experiences the consequences of meddling with the house’s dark history.

Patrick’s step-sister who discovers the black dog and becomes part of the group drawn into the supernatural mystery. She is part of the team that uncovers Jimmy’s remains and helps set the stage for the final confrontation.

The best friend of the group who falls prey to the dog’s resurrecting power, becoming another victim in the club’s violent unraveling. His fate underscores the deadly stakes of intruding into Jimmy Bones’ legacy.

Father to Patrick and Bill and stepfather to Tia; he betrays Bones to pursue money and power, fueling the tragedy. His eventual confrontation with Jimmy leads to a brutal, otherworldly punishment as the truth about the past surfaces.