Elfie Hopkins

A teenage amateur sleuth with a flamboyant fashion sense. She investigates her mother's death, convinced it was murder, and she reads clues where others see only ordinary life. Her bold, impulsive nature makes her both entertaining and dangerously reckless.

Elfie's friend and a loyal partner in crime-solving. He comes across as a geeky, good-hearted companion who gets drawn into the village's mysteries. His reluctance about the future contrasts with Elfie's relentless curiosity.

The wealthy, travel-agency-owning neighbor whose family seems charming but whose prosperity hints at darker undercurrents. His presence deepens the sense that the Gammons are more than they appear, especially as disappearances mount. He exudes a controlled, calculating demeanor.

The matriarch of the Gammon household, polished and social, yet capable of manipulating situations to protect her family. She embodies the household’s outward charm that masks potentially dangerous actions. Her interactions hint at power dynamics within the village.

The Gammon daughter, described as doll-like in her fashion and demeanor. She forms a strange bond with Dylan and embodies the unsettling blend of innocence and menace in the neighborhood. Her doll-like appearance amplifies the film’s play with perception.

A husband in the neighborhood who remains faithful to his wife even as Pippa shows romantic interest. His calm, steady presence contrasts with the intrigue surrounding the Gammons. He becomes a focal point in Elfie’s attempts to uncover truth amid rumors.

A neighbor whose flirtations create tension and suspicion, testing the loyalties of those around her. Her presence widens the web of desire and deceit that Elfie navigates. She represents the town’s entangled personal motives that complicate the mystery.

A local butcher whose presence hints at the village’s rougher edges. His role grounds the story in ordinary, everyday life while still intersecting with the strange events unfolding. He adds a rugged, practical counterpoint to the sleuthing drama.