Cries in the Night

A curious visitor who arrives to stay with Maude and becomes obsessed with uncovering the house’s secrets. She notices odd behavior, hears voices from the basement, and partners with Rick to peek behind the facade. Her drive to learn the truth anchors the investigation and eventual unmasking of Maude.

An eccentric, devout woman who runs the inn out of a former funeral home. She fiercely guards her secrets and reveals a dissociative persona that can imitate others’ voices. Her actions culminate in the murders of James and Helena, and she preserves their bodies amid the inn’s artificial flowers.

Maude’s long-missing husband, an undertaker with a past tied to Helena. His corpse rests in a hidden room, a macabre reminder of the affair and the couple’s history. His disappearance cast a shadow over Maude’s life and the town’s rumors.

Maude’s mentally challenged handyman who lives on the property. He becomes a victim, his death adding to the house’s aura of tragedy. His presence underscores the vulnerability of those around Maude.

Heather and Florie’s guest with a mistress, whose presence ends in tragedy alongside Florie. His death at the quarry marks another blow to the fragile web of relationships surrounding Maude.

Harry Browning’s mistress who meets a fatal end with him. Her relationship with Harry hints at the dangerous romantic entanglements that Maude allows to fester within the inn’s walls.

A local teenager who dates Heather and explores the property with her. He provides a practical counterpoint to Heather’s suspicion and helps push the investigation toward the truth.

Helena is the wife of Mr. Davis and Helena’s affair with James is central to the backstory. She has been missing for some time, and Maude’s actions connect directly to her fate.

Helena’s husband, whose affair with Helena sets off a chain of secrets Maude ultimately unmasks. He is murdered by Maude with devastating consequences.

The local law enforcement figure who helps piece together the mystery and confronts Maude as the truth emerges. He coordinates with the press to explain the events.