Deadly Games

Clarissa 'Keegan' Lawrence is a determined journalist who returns to her hometown after Linda’s death. She digs into the web of relationships surrounding her sister, forms a new romance with Roger, and ultimately confronts the killer in the theater basement. Her resilience and investigative instinct drive the pursuit of truth amid mounting danger.

Linda is Keegan’s sister whose death sets the investigation in motion. She moves in social circles with multiple romantic entanglements and becomes a catalyst for the unraveling of hidden truths in the town. Her fate exposes how personal choices intersect with dangerous secrets.

A police officer who appears friendly and dependable but harbors a deadly obsession. He engineers fear, then escalates to murder, using his position to manipulate trust. His dual nature is the central concealment around which the killer’s identity and motives revolve.

A social woman who is involved in a casual affair with Roger. Her vulnerability and high social visibility make her a prime target, illustrating how romantic entanglements intersect with dangerous secrets in the group.

A friend who reveals that the group’s loves and loyalties are not exclusive, hinting at shared affection complicating the pursuit of truth. Mary’s awareness of the dating dynamics foreshadows the motives behind the killings.

A member of the group who survives an early attack and whose experiences illuminate the danger that stalks the town. Her encounters with the killer drive the tension and raise questions about who is truly safe.

A friend of the group whose fate underscores the reach of the killer. Sooty’s discovery among mannequins in a dim theater setting adds a gothic, macabre note to the investigation.

A Vietnam War veteran who works at the local movie theater and shares a close bond with Roger. His silent, brooding presence contributes to the film’s ominous mood and eventual confrontation.