Edge of Fury

A young war veteran and troubled artist who isolates himself and fixates on the Hackett family. His need for control and fear of abandonment escalate into jealousy and violent impulses. He views the Hackett women as part of a fragile 'family' he can shape, and his delusions push him toward increasingly harmful acts. Richard's precise, self-deluding nature makes him feel righteous even as he crosses lines into abuse and murder.

A matriarch who welcomes Richard into her household after a chance meeting in town. She tries to maintain order and protect her family, but the dynamic with Richard becomes unstable as his jealousy grows. Her sense of responsibility and warmth ultimately collide with Richard's volatility, leading to a tragic confrontation. Florence's calm surface masks the tension beneath.

The elder Hackett daughter who develops a crush on Richard, complicating the household dynamics. She seeks a sense of closeness but remains wary of Richard's intensity. Eleanor's interactions with Richard reveal the thin line between affection and manipulation, and she tries to steer the situation toward safety.

The stand-offish, alluring sister who becomes the focal point of Richard's fixation. She has a steady boyfriend and toys with Richard's jealousy, while using flirtation to press boundaries. Her actions amplify Richard's paranoia and propel the tragic chain of events.

The neighbor boy who stays overnight at the cottage, a bystander caught in Richard's spiraling violence. His presence marks the intrusion of ordinary life into Richard's disturbed fantasy of 'family.' His murder is the film's shocking consequence.