Laserblast

A teenage boy who discovers a mysterious laser cannon and pendant. His initial curiosity gives way to reckless power, and the device begins to alter his behavior and appearance. As he becomes more dangerous, his relationships unravel and the consequences become deadly.

Billy's girlfriend who urges him to seek help and supports him at times, but becomes alarmed as Billy's actions turn grim. She discovers the alien pendant and confronts the danger alongside Tony Craig. Her loyalty is tested by fear and affection.

A disheveled military veteran and authority figure who voices conspiracy theories and provides a skeptical, anxious presence in the town. He embodies suspicion and muddled patriotism, affecting how others respond to the alien threat.

Government official assigned to investigate the explosion and the desert incident. He insists on keeping news under wraps and questions the town’s authorities, guiding the investigation while balancing official duty with the truth.

A medical professional who surgically removes a metallic disc from Billy and attempts to understand the strange material involved. He becomes a casualty in the escalating nightmare, illustrating the danger surrounding the alien tech.

A laboratory technician who analyzes the disc Billy carries and identifies its inorganic Earth-denied origin. He collaborates with Tony to understand the alien artifact, playing a key role in the scientific investigation.

A schoolyard bully who harasses Billy and becomes a target of Billy’s escalating aggression after the laser incident. His presence highlights the social dynamics and peer pressure in the town.

A nerdy friend of Chuck who joins in the harassment and becomes another casualty of the escalating violence. His role underscores the social danger and the costs of hostility.

The local law enforcement figure who interacts with Billy and the others as the town grapples with fear and chaos. His role emphasizes the strain on civil order amid extraordinary events.

A deputy who participates in the town’s policing, including tensions with Billy, illustrating the friction between authority and a growing anomaly.

Another deputy involved in enforcing order as the alien threat unfolds, representing the institutional response to the crisis.

One of the two alien visitors whose mission is to recover the cannon. Their presence escalates the danger and frames the human-alien conflict central to the plot.

Billy’s mother who is preparing for a trip to Acapulco and leaving her son behind, highlighting the family dynamics and the consequences of parental choices.

A supporting character in the town, contributing to the slice-of-life setting against the sci-fi catastrophe.

A minor character who adds texture to the desert town setting, representing everyday routines interrupted by extraordinary events.

A pilot involved in the aerial aspects of the incident, contributing to the sense of a broader impact beyond the town.

A minor character used to depict the town’s everyday scenes amidst the unfolding chaos.

A background teen character who embodies the social milieu of the era and setting.