Sweatshop

Ghost is part of the inner circle of friends and a steady, protective presence. He anchors the group’s dynamic, balancing bravado with caution as they explore the abandoned building. His loyalty to his friends becomes evident even though he mostly stays in the background as danger mounts.

Jade is emotionally perceptive and torn between Wade and her own feelings. She pushes to keep the drinks flowing and maintain relations within the group, even as tensions rise. In the end, her protective instincts fail against the brutal threats inside the building.

Scotty is a carefree, sometimes reckless member who bonds with friends over drinks. He drinks with Miko and inadvertently becomes entangled in the heightened danger. He ultimately faces the violence of the night and is unable to save everyone.

Miko is part of the close-knit group and shares a blunt, pragmatic approach to the night. She becomes a target of the killer’s brutality and meets a brutal end, highlighting the random cruelty of the threat.

Wade is brash and dismissive, often clashing with Jade. His arrogance complicates relationships within the group and predisposes him to danger when the malevolent force arrives.

Brandi is the friend the group expects to be inside the building, whose death at the start becomes the catalyst for the others’ intrusion. Her absence drives the tense, nightmarish arc as the group searches for answers.

Charlie is the decisive leader who pushes the group to set up the party and keep moving despite the escalating danger. She shows resourcefulness, ultimately taking action to confront the killer and survive.