The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

A divorced father who shields his son while secretly struggling with a violent past and periodic, painful transformations under the full moon. His protective demeanor clashes with memory blackouts, gradually revealing a hellish duality that jeopardizes both his family and his own sense of self.

A perceptive and anxious boy whose fixation on werewolves is sparked by his father’s actions. He struggles to distinguish fantasy from reality, yet his conviction about a monster forces the family into increasingly dangerous situations.

Richie’s mother and Robert’s ex-wife, she tries to keep the family together and protect her son. She oscillates between concern, faith in therapy, and disbelief as the authorities and the boy’s stories collide with violent events.

The local lawman who investigates the string of killings with a practical, skeptical mindset. He connects the incidents but remains cautious about accepting a supernatural explanation, thus driving the investigation forward.

The family psychiatrist who explains Richie’s fear in clinical terms, suggesting the boy’s belief in a werewolf stems from trauma and misattribution. He becomes a victim of violence, underscoring the film's perilous blend of medicine and myth.

The terrifying creature that attacks the cabin and is later revealed to be Robert in werewolf form. Its emergence escalates the crisis and confirms the boy’s worst fears.

Leader of the hippie commune encountered during the journey home. His circle embodies a countercultural ritual that contrasts with the town’s suspicion, offering a momentary glimpse of belief and spirituality in the story’s chaos.

A local resident encountered during the trip, contributing to the film’s sense of a wider community reacting to the family’s crisis and the surrounding mystery.

A member of law enforcement assisting the sheriff, representing the procedural response to the murders and the attempts to maintain order amid rising fear.