From Hell It Came

Kimo, prince of the island, is accused of murdering his father and is exiled through the island’s brutal justice. He survives execution in a hollow tree trunk and vows revenge, becoming a central driving force behind the island’s turmoil. His arc centers on trust, justice, and the danger of false accusations.

Tano is the witch doctor accused of the crime and deeply rooted in island tradition. He clashes with the scientists and orchestrates or influences events leading to Kimo’s fate. His conflict with Maranka and Kimo reveals tensions between old rituals and external authority.

Maranka is the new chief, whose actions and cold alliance with a rival woman complicate island politics. He is ultimately killed by the Tabanga. His role highlights power struggles within the community.

Korey is Kimo’s wife who betrays him and faces jealousy over Naomi. Her murder by the Tabanga marks one of the monster’s key early killings and propels the plot toward a final confrontation.

Naomi is another woman in the island’s world who becomes a rival in love and a witness to the turmoil. She escapes when the Tabanga attacks, playing a smaller but important role in the unfolding drama.

Dr. Terry Mason is an American physician who arrives to help treat the plague and assist with the research mission. She forms a bond with William Arnold and faces peril from the Tabanga.

Dr. William Arnold is a scientist coordinating with Terry and Professor Clark. He helps analyze the Tabanga phenomenon and supports the island’s defense against the monster.

Professor Clark is another scientist stationed on the island who provides scientific context and leadership during the crisis. He aids in understanding the Tabanga and the plague’s pathology.

Dori is Norgu’s wife, recovering from the plague and showing the physical toll of radiation burns. Her plight highlights the human cost of the island’s illness and fallout.

Norgu is a native islander who visits the laboratory with his wife Dori, representing local perspective and involvement in the scientific drama.

Eddie is an American who previously worked at the site and participates in the final actions against the Tabanga, contributing to the climactic ending.

Mrs. Kilgore runs the island trading post and acts as a community touchstone, linking the island’s commerce with the scientists’ operations.

The Tabanga is a legendary tree monster revived from the grave, a vengeful force that attacks the island’s inhabitants. It embodies the fear that legends can become real under the influence of radiation and betrayal.