The Mad Room

A live-in assistant who returns two troubled siblings to a wealthy household, Ellen balances care with calculation. Her mounting lies to Mrs. Armstrong reveal a willingness to manipulate events to protect the two children. As suspicion grows, her nerves fray and the line between guardian and perpetrator blurs.

A wealthy widow who owns the large house and guards private spaces like the study. She demands privacy and authority, and her suspicion of Ellen's truth sets off a chain of tension. Her ultimate fate in the mad room underscores the danger that lurks behind closed doors.

A troubled sibling at the center of the house's dangerous past, Mandy clings to the idea of a designated space for anger—the 'mad room.' Her volatile mood and suspicion of Ellen contribute to the mounting tension. The past violence she shares with George casts a long shadow over the present.

Ellen's other troubled ward, turning 18 while living in confinement, he grapples with anger, fear, and a sense of threat from the past. His presence heightens the risk of explosive violence and complicates Ellen's fragile cover story. He becomes a focal point for the siblings' suspicion and the household's fear.

Ellen's fiancé and Mrs. Armstrong's stepson, Sam embodies the mortal voice of reason and disbelief as the body count rises. He pushes for answers and a return to normalcy, while gradually realizing the danger lies closer than he expected. His discovery of Ellen in the basement marks a pivotal moment of trust and betrayal.