Death Screams

Ted is one half of a newlywed couple whose murder by the riverfront triggers the town’s spiral of violence. His death establishes the film’s grim tone and the sense that danger has invaded everyday life.

Lily works at a local grocery and becomes a central figure in the group that unravels the terror. She remains practical under pressure and survives the final confrontation, serving as a focal point for the town’s fight back against the killer.

Kathy is a college student home for summer, part of the core friend group that attends the carnival and navigates the escalating danger. She represents youth and social connection within the town under threat.

Ramona is a waitress and part of the social circle drawn into the carnival night. She shares romantic moments and ultimately meets a brutal end as the killer closes in.

Neil is the local coach whose charm and alleged romantic advances mask a deadly resolve. He becomes the killer, orchestrating the carnage until he is confronted and killed.

Avery is the town’s sheriff, a man whose personal tragedy—his son Casey’s brain injury—haunts him. He discovers the killer’s identity and plays a pivotal role in ending the spree.

Sandy is a prank-loving member of the group whose fate underscores the brutal randomness of the killer’s violence.

Walker is a young coed whose attempt to reach safety is cut short when he is decapitated by the killer at the truck.

Sheila is another member of the group who meets a tragic end as the group tries to escape the killer.

Agnes is Lily’s grandmother who accompanies Lily to the carnival, offering a sense of community and grounding amidst the ensuing chaos.

Casey is Sheriff Avery’s son, whose brain injury has left him vulnerable. His disappearance and later discovery add personal stakes to the sheriff’s pursuit of justice.