Speak of the Devil

Reverend Jonah Johnson is a smug, self-deluding preacher who hides greed behind a fervent public persona. He grows increasingly conflicted as Isabelle's power expands, torn between faith and material temptation. His arc culminates in a self-sacrificial act that reawakens his spiritual conviction.

Isabelle is the ambitious partner who lures Jonah into a new church of sin, wielding beauty and charm to gain wealth and influence. She pursues power through occult means, gradually blurring moral lines. Her control over the situation tightens as the demonic forces respond to her desires.

Eve is Jonah’s innocent niece who senses the house’s malevolent history. She experiences visions of the demonic girl and acts as a moral compass amid escalating chaos. Her presence anchors the human stakes in the supernatural nightmare.

The skeptical realtor who sells and watches over the derelict property. Her blunt practicality and concern for her son Bobby collide with the Johnsons’ schemes. She embodies the everyday ignorance that becomes complicit in horror.

Mrs. Wigglesworth’s curious son, who stumbles into the Johnsons’ web and serves as a link between the human and supernatural threats. His youthful energy fuels some chaotic moments and warnings about the house’s past.

A neighborly rabbi who offers stern, traditional guidance and becomes a critical voice against the devil’s schemes. He ultimately pays with his life when summoned to cleanse the house with his shofar, underscoring the stakes of faith against evil.

A cohort who provides visions of the future to steer Isabelle’s plans and manipulate events. Mort enjoys the power that comes with prophetic insight, even as his actions help drive the demonic agenda. He remains a figure of enigmatic malevolence throughout.

A Southern cop who initially lets the Johnsons slip away and later becomes entangled with the church’s pursuit of truth. His relationship with Eve adds emotional resonance to the mortal consequences of the supernatural events.