The Haunted House of Horror

Group ringleader who shepherds the party into the haunted mansion and keeps a cool front after Gary's murder. He uses persuasion to minimize risk for the group and to deny ownership of the crime. Beneath confidence, he weighs how far he can push others before the situation unravels.

Chris’s bored girlfriend who goes along with the others and becomes entangled in the danger inside the mansion. She is cautious and fearful, yet resourceful enough to survive the escalating chase. Her loyalty to the group contrasts with the growing suspicion among them.

Promiscuous, ambitious, and adept at navigating the group’s dynamics to keep Gary interested. Her flirtations create tension and she resents being blamed, making her a volatile pawn in the escalating conflict. As the night deepens, she must decide how far she will go to protect herself.

The victim whose murder triggers the crisis. His death destabilizes the group and triggers cover-ups, accusations, and fear. His absence reveals how the survivors’ dynamics shift when danger arrives.

Sweet-faced and conscientious, Dorothy acts as a voice of reason and conscience. She calls for confession and questions the others’ stories, becoming a focal point for the group’s moral tension. Her emotional reactions reveal the pressure of maintaining honesty under threat.

A friend of Henry who is deeply anxious, with a paralyzing fear of the dark from childhood. His fear drives his actions when the moon hides and danger looms, unexpectedly saving Sheila at the climax. He embodies the conflict between rational thought and primal fear.

Richard's friend, a more easygoing presence who witnesses the tension and tries to keep a sense of normalcy. He is not immune to the mansion’s dread and the group's suspicions, but he offers a measured perspective.

Nervous and anxious, Madge embodies the uneasy tension within the group. Her concerns add to the sense that nothing is safe as paranoia grows during the night.

Sylvia’s older, married ex-boyfriend whose jealousy and possessiveness complicate the group’s dynamics. He confronts Sylvia and then disappears, heightening the sense that danger stalks the party.

A gentle, loyal friend who sticks close to the group. He laments the escalating fear but remains a steady presence as the night unfolds and the truth begins to surface.

Uncredited but present, Sally contributes to the group dynamic and the social aftermath of the investigation. She embodies the younger crowd’s mix of bravado and vulnerability.

The police inspector who questions the survivors and pieces together the truth behind the murder. His presence shifts the balance of power, forcing the group to confront their lies.

A police sergeant who assists with the case, providing skeptical commentary and adding pressure on the group to confess.

A police authority figure who appears alongside the main investigators, reinforcing the sense of official scrutiny hanging over the survivors.