Pyewacket

A grieving teen drawn to black magic, Leah experiments with an occult ritual to protect her mother but unleashes a dangerous force. She is introspective, impulsive, and resilient, yet prone to misjudging danger when emotions run high. Her pursuit of control over her life leads her into a moral maze where love and fear collide.

Leah's grieving mother who moves the family to a remote woodland house to start fresh. She is protective and practical, trying to salvage their fractured relationship while masking her own grief. The pressure of motherhood and isolation strains her, setting the stage for a deadly confrontation with unseen forces.

A cunning, shape-shifting demon summoned by Leah, initially appearing as a shadowy presence and later as a looming threat. Pyewacket toys with perception and uses fear to manipulate Leah and those around her. The demon embodies the seductive lure of forbidden power and the consequences of believing in its illusions.

Leah's loyal best friend who stays over to help after disturbances escalate. She embodies the supportive, worried friend who becomes trapped in the escalating danger. Her witnessing events reinforces Leah's growing isolation and the seriousness of her actions.

Leah's friend who ultimately picks her up after the sequence of events. He becomes a calm, practical presence in the chaos and helps drive the plot toward the escalation and aftermath. His role underscores the external reach of the haunting beyond the immediate family.

Paranormalist who guides Leah to perform the reverse ritual while warning her of Pyewacket's deceit. He is a wary and knowledgeable figure who opens the path to resolving the haunting, even as he cautions distrust. His advice frames the moral choices Leah must confront.

The operator who handles Leah's frantic 911 call, revealing the aftermath of the night's events. She represents the human order that finally confronts the escalating horror. The call anchors the story in a recognizable, real-world response to supernatural events.