Spasmo

The troubled protagonist whose sense of reality crumbles under pressure from a conspiratorial web. He is deeply affected by past traumas and becomes increasingly paranoid as the plot unfolds. The narrative reveals a history of violence tied to his mind, culminating in brutal acts and a complex, shifting identity.

A enigmatic woman who draws Christian into a charged, unstable relationship. She insists on independence from her lovers, hints at power dynamics within the group, and reveals a fragile attachment to Christian. She is both catalyst and participant in the plot’s spiraling danger.

A menacing figure who threatens Christian and participates in a plan to manipulate him. He claims the purpose is psychological torment rather than murder, but is killed as the conspiracy escalates. His presence marks a turning point toward escalating violence and instability.

Christian’s brother, implicated in the family conspiracy over inheritance. He embodies the cold, calculating side of the family conflict and helps orchestrate the tension surrounding Christian. His actions contribute to the sense that the past controls the present.

A squatters’ provocateur who teases Christian with tales of a local murder. He functions as a unreliable informer and adds to the destabilizing atmosphere. His role blurs the line between truth-teller and trickster within the conspiracy.

A figure tied to past hospital life, revealed to be the nurse in the psychiatric backstory. She becomes entangled in the film’s violent history, and is later found dead in the well. Her presence underscores the theme of buried secrets and inherited madness.

Barbara’s collaborator and a fellow conspirator in the effort to control the outcome. He participates in the scheme and maintains the appearance of normalcy while driving the plan forward. His role deepens the sense that betrayal comes from within the inner circle.

Barbara’s provider rather than her lover, he represents the social dynamics and power imbalances at play. His role adds pressure to Barbara’s decisions and contributes to the film’s tense atmosphere. He embodies the commodified relationships that frame the plot.