Final Exam

Courtney is a bookish student studying hard for her chemistry final, remaining practical as danger closes in. She stays observant and resilient, trying to piece together what is happening while others panic. When the killer closes in, she defends herself and seeks safety in the clock tower, becoming a focal point of the night’s tension.

Lisa is a wealthy roommate preparing to return to New York City and is having an affair with Dr. Reynolds. Her personal entanglements and privileged distance amplify the tragedy of her murder in the conservatory. Her arc reveals themes of desire, risk, and vulnerability within the campus night.

Gary is a Gamma Delta pledge who becomes entwined in a prank that spirals into violence. Bound to a tree for the night, he is released only to meet a brutal end, highlighting how far pranks can go and the real danger behind college mischief.

Wildman is a Gamma Delta member who sneaks into the coach’s office to steal prescription drugs and is violently killed by the murderer in a weight room confrontation. He embodies the reckless risk-taking that threads through many campus tales.

Mark discovers Wildman’s body and becomes the killer’s pursuer into the electrical building, where he is stabbed. His discovery triggers a cascade of fear and pursuit through the campus corridors.

Radish is the nerdy student who witnesses carnage and tries to warn others, only to be murdered by the killer. His attempts to alert the campus highlight a breakdown in authority and the pervasiveness of danger.

Dr. Reynolds is Lisa’s advisor and lover, whose presence adds tension to the campus affair subplot. His role anchors the human drama in the killer’s on-campus rampage and the danger surrounding romantic entanglements.

The coach tries to intervene as the danger escalates, shooting an arrow that the killer deflects before being killed. He represents a last-ditch effort to protect students amid the chaos.

Janet is Gary’s girlfriend who follows a silhouette thinking it’s Gary, only to encounter the killer. Her appearance heightens the tension of pursuit and fear on the rooftop and dorms.