Rites of Passage

Benny is Nathan's brother, living on the family ranch as a drug-addled, guilt-ridden figure. He believes himself a Shaman who can shapeshift like his ancestors, and his glass greenhouse is a laboratory for potent hallucinogens. His escalating instability drives him to envision ritual ceremonies and human sacrifice, fueling the night's violence.

An anthropology student frustrated with campus life, Nathan seeks a personal rite of passage and convinces Nash to bring the class to the ranch. He orchestrates the improvised ceremony at the burial ground, but struggles to control the dangerous situation and protect his friends.

A meth-cook with a bitter grievance against college students, Delgado uses the ranch as his illicit lab and hunts the intruding party-goers. He has lost his wife and daughter in a car crash caused by a reckless driver, fueling his hatred and brutal resolve.

A neurotic girl seeking attention, Dani becomes a central figure in Benny’s fantasies and is drawn into the dangerous circle. She survives the night but remains entangled in the web of manipulation and danger, with a shocking tie to Delgado’s past.

Penelope is targeted by Benny during the tense night at the glasshouse and later dies from injuries caused by the chaos. Her fate underlines the obstacles of consent and autonomy within the group’s destructive dynamic.

Squirrel is perceptive and bold, catching Benny spying on the group and helping to expose him as the killer. She embodies quick thinking and courage in a chaotic night.

Hart is part of the college group, trying to get help during the crisis. He becomes ensnared by Delgado’s traps, highlighting the reckless consequences of the night’s events.