Simon Says

A practical and wary member of the group, Kate stays alert amid escalating danger. She uses quick thinking to keep her friends safe, and she ultimately confronts the antagonist with calculated resolve. Kate shows resilience, resourcefulness, and a protective instinct as she navigates deception and mortality.

Zack is the impulsive, courageous romantic of the group who often acts first and thinks later. He masquerades as Stanley to protect the others, and his loyalty is tested to the extreme. His fate is sealed through brutal torture and a final blaze of violence, marking one of the story’s darker turns.

Ashley is curious and in the mix with the group during their Spring Break trek. She becomes a target in the woods, and her disappearance foreshadows the brutal reality of the killer. Her fate underscores the film’s brutal consequences for those who venture into danger.

Riff is one of the group’s more energetic members whose bravado contrasts with the lurking threat. He meets a violent end as the killer closes in, highlighting the fragility of safety in an unfamiliar, hostile environment.

Vicky is part of the core teen group and meets a brutal end at the hands of Simon. Her arc emphasizes the sudden turn from camaraderie to catastrophe that defines the film’s tension.

The central antagonist who manipulates, stalks, and murders with a chilling calm. He secretly inhabits the role of Stanley, and later reveals himself as the impostor who has taken over his brother’s identity after murderous acts. His presence drives the horror, deception, and final confrontation.

One of the two ominous figures who warn the teens of danger, his warnings hint at mortality in the area. He and Garth become part of the film’s grim background that foreshadows the violence to come.

The other warning figure whose presence adds to the sense that danger is closer than it appears. His role cycles into the unfolding horror as the truth about the area’s violence becomes clearer.