Darkest Night

Ambitious, occult-obsessed cousin who discovers The Way of Baphomet and leads the family into its rites. Her manipulation and belief in magical ascension propel the events, culminating in tragedy when the god she follows deceives her and she dies by suicide.

An American fiancé who accompanies Susan to the mansion. He becomes entangled in the ritual’s consequences and is killed as part of the sacrifices, illustrating the danger of outsiders drawn into the family’s cursed legacy.

A central figure who resists the occult influence and leads a seance in an attempt to break the spell. She endures extreme pressure, ultimately surviving the ordeal as the ritual unfolds around her and Justin.

Michelle’s former lover and a key witness to the family’s secrets. His affair with Michelle and his role in the unfolding events heighten tensions, and he vanishes during the climax.

Filipino journalist and the documentary narrator who frames the found footage narrative. He captures the events at the crime site and remains the lens through which the audience experiences the horror.

An autistic cousin with a video camera savant ability who takes over videotaping during the ordeal. His perspective and actions contribute to how the horror unfolds on screen.

Susan’s live-in sister who accompanies the group to the mansion. She is part of the family dynamic and witnesses the escalating dread and ritual without necessarily being central to the ritual's outcome.

Husband to Michelle and father in the Espino clan who hosts the Christmas reunion. He dies during the events when his body is discovered later, highlighting the cost of the family’s dark relics.