Ruby

A pregnant mob moll turned drive-in matriarch, Ruby runs the theater with ruthless pragmatism. She constantly grapples with a haunted past, lamenting her brief singing career while exerting tight control over those around her. Her charisma masks a calculating, survival-driven temperament that collides with the supernatural threats surrounding her.

Ruby’s lover and loyal enforcer, Vince manages the theater’s operations and keeps order within the cohort. A hardened ex-mobster, he is loyal but vulnerable to the supernatural haunting and the volatile dynamics of their world. His bond with Ruby complicates his instincts when faced with Nicky’s return.

A betrayed mobster whose death sets off the chilling chain of events. His presence lingers as a voice and ghost that manipulates others, especially Leslie, whose possession becomes the film’s central crisis. Nicky’s memory and skeletal image become weapons in a vendetta that transcends death.

A prison psychologist who claims clairvoyance and helps investigate the supernatural activity. He both analyzes and questions the events surrounding Leslie’s possession, offering a scientific counterpoint to the occult phenomena. His involvement raises the stakes as the haunting intensifies.

Ruby’s mute 16-year-old daughter who becomes the vessel for Nicky’s voice during possession. Her altered behavior and vulnerability highlight the family’s fragility under pressure. Her unsettling turn drives much of the film’s tension and horror.

A concession stand clerk who steals from Ruby and attempts to assault Lila. His brutal downfall comes when he is found dead, a punishment delivered by unseen forces tied to the theater’s haunting. His fate underscores the consequences of greed and violence.

The projectionist who experiences poltergeist activity in the booth and is found hanged. His death marks the first of the theater’s disturbing supernatural events, setting a tone of dread. His fate foreshadows the danger surrounding the drive-in.

A patron who becomes entangled in the theater’s danger after receiving a stolen necklace. Her escape from an attempted assault underscores the predatory atmosphere around the drive-in. She represents innocence caught in a corrupt environment.

A blind, wheelchair-bound former mobster whose eyes were cut out, illustrating Ruby’s world of brutal violence. He reappears in the finale only to be found stabbed, highlighting the brutal, unforgiving nature of their circle. His presence emphasizes the cost of living in this criminal underworld.