Striking Poses

A freelance photographer who dreams of breaking news but ends up in the cutthroat world of paparazzi. She is resourceful, stubborn, and morally conflicted, driven by ambition yet repelled by the job. As she is stalked, she uses wit and daring to outmaneuver threats while orchestrating her own survival.

A mysterious, calculating figure who orchestrates parts of the plot, sometimes acting as a hidden mastermind behind the crime network. He remains ambiguous, manipulating others while keeping his own agenda in shadow. His involvement keeps the tension high as schemes unfold.

A security man who helps Gage change her identity and uncover the layers of the conspiracy. He proves to be loyal and capable, but his trust is betrayed as the plot thickens. He becomes a casualty of the criminals' plan.

Gage's assistant who aids her in navigating the stalker situation and the private party scene. She is resourceful and willing to take risks, but becomes enmeshed in the criminals' plan. Casey's fate is grim, as she is later mutilated and killed in the escalating violence.

A soap opera star who becomes a target for Gage's surveillance at a party; she embodies glamour and vulnerability in a world of excess. Her presence highlights the collision of fame, drugs, and excess in the film's milieu.

An associate of Gadger who helps drive the criminal plan and manipulates events to maximize profit. She is ruthless and calculating, using explosive methods to secure her position. Valerie is killed after a violent confrontation.

Murray 'Gadger' Buck's hitman ally, a psychotic and dangerous figure who escalates threats and violence. He embodies the film's menace and serves as a formidable obstacle in the con‑plot.

A minor authority figure encountered in the course of the thriller, representing institutional oversight and the reach of law. His presence marks the limits and consequences of the protagonists' schemes.