Satan’s Children

A teenager battered by family abuse and a predatory encounter, Bobby is driven to escape into danger. His flight from the bar scene leads to a cycle of violence, including confronting his attackers and returning to the cult. As the story progresses, he evolves from a traumatized survivor into an active agent of deadly retaliation, ultimately taking control of his fate in brutal fashion.

A cult member who sympathizes with Bobby due to shared desires, she becomes a confidante and ally, challenging the group's rigid norms. Her relationship with Bobby complicates the dynamics within the cult and contributes to her growing status as a pariah. Her arc centers on seeking connection amid a brutal environment.

One of the cultists who objects to Bobby staying with them, labeling him as queer and resisting his inclusion. Joshua embodies the moral ambivalence and prejudice within the group and serves as a focal point for internal conflict. His stance highlights the divisions and fragile loyalties that govern the cult.

Leader of the cult who enforces strict rules and punishes dissent. His jealousy over Bobby and Sherry's relationship fuels conflicts within the group and drives the plot toward climactic violence. Simon's authority is tested as the collective turns increasingly brutal in pursuit of perceived purity and control.

A predatory man who abducts Bobby at knifepoint and brings others into the brutal acts. His actions precipitate the chain of violence that shapes the film's arc. Jake's presence is the catalyst for Bobby's descent into a cycle of murder and revenge.

Bobby's stepsister who tries to expose him for marijuana possession, contributing to the tense family dynamics. She becomes a target of the cult's brutality and is ultimately subjected to a horrific crucifixion as retribution. Her arc underscores the brutal reach of the perpetrators and the consequences of betrayal.

The abusive stepfather whose cruelty helps drive Bobby toward escape and self-preservation. His presence embodies the domestic terror that frames Bobby's early life and motivates the drive to seek safety elsewhere. His role anchors the film's portrayal of intergenerational abuse and its consequences.