Nightmare Beach

A seasoned police chief who leans on a rigid code and a desire to maintain order. He becomes entangled in a cover-up to protect the status quo and the partygoers, revealing a morally compromised leader more willing to preserve appearances than uncover the truth. His skepticism of the investigation masks a willingness to bend rules to avoid scandal.

A bartender who channels grit and resourcefulness, driven by the need to uncover her sister's murder. She teams with Skip to challenge the official cover-up and push the plot toward justice. Gail's resolve makes her a moral center amid the chaos of Spring Break.

A determined football player who refuses to let his friend's death go unanswered. He pushes into dangerous territory to uncover the truth but must navigate the tension between youth bravado and real danger. Skip's alliance with Gail anchors the pursuit to reveal the killer.

Leader of the Demons motorcycle gang, presumed dead but resurfaces as a menacing figure. He embodies rebellious brutality and a chilling, almost mythic presence in the tragedy. Diablo's return drives part of the mystery and violence in the story.

A self-styled guardian of morality who believes Spring Break is a breeding ground for sin. He commits murder with a fanatical zeal and explains his creed during confrontations, linking religion to murder. Bates embodies the film's critique of absolutist self-righteousness.

The physician who becomes entangled in the cover-up, manipulating evidence to protect the partygoers rather than uncovering the truth. He represents the complicity of professionals who enable wrongdoing. His medical façade masks a willingness to bend ethics for power and convenience.

A football player who falls victim to the killer's spree, becoming the catalyst for the investigation. His death exposes the extent of the cover-up and pushes Gail and Skip to press for answers. Ronny's fate highlights the vulnerability of partygoers amid the violence.

Diablo's girlfriend, who becomes a focal point of the killer's torment. Her encounter with the electrified headphones illustrates the sadistic reach of the killer and the perils of crossing the Demons gang. Trina's fate underscores the danger that surrounds the Florida underworld.