Sometimes They Come Back

The film’s central protagonist, a teacher who returns to his hometown and grapples with a haunted past. He endures nightmares and a growing sense of danger as he tries to protect his family while seeking to resolve Wayne’s murder.

Jim’s wife, a steady and supportive presence who stands by him as the danger escalates. She becomes a key partner in safeguarding their son and confronting the town’s dark history.

Jim’s deceased older brother whose murder in 1963 casts a long shadow. His spirit is repeatedly glimpsed in limbo, driving Jim to confront the truth and seek closure.

Jim and Sally’s son, whose safety becomes a focal point of the escalating confrontation. He is caught between his father’s quest for truth and the gang’s threats.

One of the resurrected gang members who returns to terrorize Jim’s class and threaten the family. He embodies the violent, remorseless side of the past.

The gang’s leader who forces the retribution cycle. He drives the group’s plans and escalates the danger for Jim and his family.

A student in Jim’s class who becomes entangled in the supernatural events surrounding the revived killers. She represents the ordinary life disrupted by the past.

The local police chief who oversees the investigation into the strange killings and tries to connect them to Jim’s past.

The town doctor who examines the victims and the fallout of the supernatural events on the community.

Old Mueller, a member of the gang whose presence amplifies the danger Jim faces as the past returns.

A younger gang member whose actions mirror the original violence and complicate Jim’s sense of justice.

A student in Jim’s circle who navigates the tension in school as the supernatural events unfold.

Another student who becomes aware of the town’s haunting history and its impact on the classroom.

A local desk sergeant who provides procedural context as the investigations unfold.

A member of the local police force who responds to the escalating threats and supernatural occurrences.

A veteran police officer whose experience hints at past town events connected to the murders.

A younger officer who participates in the investigation and gradually uncovers links to the past.

The school principal who interacts with Jim as he confronts disturbances in the classroom and campus.