Girl vs. Monster

A fearless 15-year-old with a powerhouse singing voice who discovers she is part of a long line of monster hunters. She must balance adolescence, family secrets, and a looming supernatural threat. Her arc centers on turning fear into strength and rallying friends to confront Deimata.

Skylar’s ally on stage and in danger, a member of a rock band who supports Skylar during the Halloween-night confrontation. He helps anchor the group with energy and musical resolve, joining Skylar onstage to reclaim their courage.

Skylar’s friend who battles his own personal monster, freezing in fear at crucial moments. His journey involves learning to confront his anxieties and to trust his friends when danger looms.

Skylar’s loyal friend who offers comfort and courage when fear spreads. She faces her own fears alongside Skylar and supports the quest to free those trapped at the mansion.

Skylar’s rival who becomes briefly possessed by Deimata, illustrating how fear can control others. She reveals vulnerability beneath a menacing edge, ultimately aiding Skylar’s cause after being warned by her friends.

Skylar’s mother, whose protective nature and secret connection to a family monster-hunting legacy drive the plot. She becomes a key figure whose actions influence the stakes at the mansion and beyond.

Skylar’s father, a supportive figure who helps coordinate the family’s monster-hunting efforts. His presence emphasizes trust and faith in Skylar during the escalating danger.

The trusted assistant to Skylar’s parents, who assists in strategizing and guiding Skylar through the mansion’s peril. He plays a practical role in keeping the plan on track as danger escalates.

The monster sealed in the family containment unit, whose hunger feeds on fear and who can possess others. Deimata drives the plot by exploiting characters’ insecurities, culminating in a battle of trust and courage.