Mardi Gras Massacre

An enigmatic, ritual-obsessed figure who arrives at a bar with intent to perform a gruesome rite. He wears a mysterious metal mask, maintaining a calm, methodical demeanor while selecting victims. His ritualistic killings reveal a cold, calculating killer who treats people as offerings.

A figure of authority responsible for steering the investigation amid a city on edge during Mardi Gras. He pressures the team to control information and public reaction to prevent a city-wide panic. His presence anchors the procedural pursuit through a crowded urban landscape.

Shirley is the first murder victim, portrayed as a prostitute with a heart of gold. Her death triggers the investigation and exposes the killer’s ritual brutality. Her memory haunts the detectives and motivates the pursuit of the killer.

A steady partner in the investigation who assists Frank in unraveling the killer’s pattern. He provides balance to the pursuit and shares the pressure of a high-profile case. His presence supports the procedural rhythm as the body count rises.

A barman who inhabits the city’s nightlife network, contributing to the atmosphere that surrounds the murders. He serves as a social node where information and connections flow, helping shape the underworld context of the tale.

A dancer with a tough exterior but a heart of gold who becomes a focal point for the detectives and the killer alike. She informs Frank about key clues and relationships, and her evolving bond with him adds emotional stakes to the investigation. She is caught between leaving New Orleans and staying to face the danger.

A club dancer whose presence contributes to the film’s surreal, carnival atmosphere. She embodies the performance aspect of the nightlife and adds to the sense of mystery surrounding the casino-like environment of the city’s clubs.

The lead investigator who becomes romantically involved with Sherry, complicating the case. He pursues the killer with determination, balancing professional duty with personal feelings as the stakes grow higher.

The enigmatic, ritualistic killer who stalks prostitutes to offer their hearts as sacrifices to Coatl. He is calculated, composed, and capable of brutal violence, driving the suspense and chase across the city.

A young dancer who becomes a target within the killer’s ritual network, symbolizing vulnerability amid the city’s nightlife. Her status as a youthful performer underscores the danger hidden in plain sight.

A mysterious figure linked to Sherry within the nightlife milieu. His uncredited presence contributes to the sense of concealment and hidden identities surrounding the case.