Reaper

A seductive, resourceful hitchhiker who uses deception and charm to survive. She spikes Bill’s drink, steals his money and keys, and manipulates Brad to advance her own goals. Throughout the motel mayhem, she remains a calculating player, gradually aligning with others to resist the Reaper’s reign of terror.

An alcoholic traveling salesman who picks Natalie up but becomes a casualty of the Reaper’s assault. His crash with reality exposes the fragility of trust and the dangers of a volatile, flawed companion. His fate underscores the film’s brutal consequences for careless risk-taking.

A former cult leader who escapes the electric chair and returns as a supernatural serial killer. He stalks the motel and nearby locations with a chilling, inexorable drive to claim sinners. His presence heightens the sense of dread and reshapes the town into a hunting ground.

A ruthless mob boss who tries to push his illicit deal forward through manipulation and force. He’s quick to distrust his protégé Brad and eager to salvage the operation, even as chaos erupts around him. His calculated scheming ultimately fails against the mounting peril.

Rob’s ambitious but flawed protégé, a drug mule who fumbles through the county’s dangerous dealings. His greed and impatience lead him into peril, and his attempts to assert control over the money and drugs foreshadow his grim fate at the hands of the Reaper.

A tough truck driver involved in the drug world who reluctantly aids Natalie and Brad. He survives initial gun violence and ultimately returns to confront the Reaper, dying after saving Natalie by drowning the killer in a bucket of water.

A police officer who becomes entangled in the motel crisis and is ultimately killed by the Reaper. His presence represents law and order confronting a supernatural threat that eludes conventional pursuit.