Mr. Jingles

A traumatized survivor who witnesses the murder of her parents by a spree-killing clown. Her long-term institutionalization and guarded demeanor shape how she navigates memory, danger, and the possibility of safety as she grows into a wary teenager. She remains central to the plot as the haunting past and the killer’s return threaten her fragile stability.

A spree-killing clown whose terrifying persona drives the horror of the film. He is tied to a dark backstory involving occult ritual and a controversial past where he was allegedly lynched and imprisoned, fueling a vendetta against those who condemned him. His presence stalks Angie and others, leading to brutal confrontations.

A police detective who opposes the cover-up surrounding Jingles and supports Angie and the truth-seeking effort. He embodies a protective, pragmatic stance, working to gather the clues needed to banish the evil and safeguard those in danger. His actions are pivotal in the struggle between justice and fear.

The town’s mayor who is implicated in a cover-up regarding Jingles’s case. He returns with the authority of an official figure but faces the moral conflict of protecting the community while concealing a dark truth. His involvement intensifies the clash between public image and hidden crimes.

Aunt Helen is a caring guardian who takes Angie in after her release from the institution. She provides stability, support, and a sense of family, helping Angie navigate the traumas of her past and the danger looming in the present.

The mother who is murdered in the spree—her memory haunts Angie and serves as the emotional anchor for the film’s exploration of loss and vengeance. Her absence drives the family’s dynamics and motivates the pursuit of justice.

Angie’s father, whose murder at the hands of Jingles catalyzes the central trauma of the story. His death triggers the investigation, the family’s upheaval, and the community’s quest for truth about the killer’s fate.

Angie’s cousin and a member of the Jameson family who falls victim to Jingles’s rampage alongside Heidi. His death marks another brutal blow in the killer’s spree and deepens the family’s sense of vulnerability.

Angie’s cousin who is murdered during the killer’s rampage, amplifying the tragedy and the stakes for Angie’s survival. Heidi’s death underscores the indiscriminate violence of the stalker and the dangers that threaten the entire family.