Hangman

A determined reporter who joins Detective Ruiney to cover the case, Davies pushes into the investigation despite warnings from police leadership. Her presence blurs professional boundaries as she pursues leads and questions suspects, sometimes risking her safety. She is abducted by the Hangman but remains a crucial catalyst in exposing the killer's pattern and motive.

A seasoned detective who teams with Davies; His pursuit of the Hangman is personal as he suspects the killer is connected to the murder of his wife Jessica. He is pragmatic, relentless, and willing to risk himself to stop the killer. His investigation exposes past traumas that intersect with the case, culminating in a deadly confrontation.

A veteran detective who returns from retirement to assist the case, drawn by the Hangman’s connection to his own history. He suspects the killer’s pattern and shares crucial insights with Ruiney and Davies. In the climactic confrontation, Archer sacrifices himself while trying to stop the Hangman and pays the ultimate price.

The elusive killer who designs each murder as part of a chilling Hangman game. The killer’s trauma from childhood—his father’s suicide and abusive foster care—drives his need for revenge against Archer and the system. He is cunning, relentless, and capable of manipulating victims and investigators until his final confrontation.

A woman connected to Carrie Cooper’s life and the case, Truman is questioned and briefly arrested as a potential killer but denies killing Cooper. She is later revealed as the next potential target and becomes a victim in the Hangman’s escalating game. Her presence adds emotional tension as investigators weigh motives and alibis.

The church pastor who becomes a key witness in the investigation after discovering that the killer took blood from him. Green provides crucial background about the killer’s method and the unknown assailant’s past; his involvement underscores the killer’s reach into sacred spaces. He remains a calm, albeit wary, ally to the detectives.

A capable captain who oversees the case and cautions against investigators crossing lines. She is targeted by the Hangman during the escalation, nearly meeting the killer’s noose before being rescued. Her arc represents the vulnerability of authority under a ruthless criminal and the resilience of those who stand in the line of duty.

A television reporter who threads updates from the field and online chatter into the investigation, highlighting the access journalists have to live coverage that can influence public perception. She witnesses the Hangman’s live stream and contributes to the sense of danger surrounding the case. Her reporting heightens the film’s commentary on media involvement in criminal cases.