The Entitled

A calculating mastermind who orchestrates the kidnapping to extract money. He manipulates Jenna and Dean, steering the plan toward deadly outcomes while keeping his own hands clean. Ultimately, his scheme escalates to murder and a staged disappearance, revealing a chilling willingness to sacrifice others for wealth.

Antisocial and thrill-seeking, Jenna is drawn to Paul’s plan but grows reckless as the stakes rise. She relies on violent acts to instill fear and exert control over the situation. Her choices set off the chain of events that lead to the unraveling of the conspiracy.

A violent conspirator who craves inflicting damage for entertainment, yet is easily manipulated by Paul’s promises. He pushes the plan toward more brutal acts before meeting a fatal confrontation. His presence fuels the volatile tension that dominates the middle act of the story.

One of the kidnapped kids who shows resilience and resourcefulness. He and Hailey escape through the woods and later contend with their captors in a tense finale. In a self-defensive moment, Nick strangles Jenna, signaling a decisive shift in the power dynamic.

Another kidnapped child who maintains hope and courage. She endures confinement and supports the escape with Nick. In the aftermath, her testimony remains ambiguous, not naming Paul as the kidnapper, which preserves the mystery surrounding the mastermind.

Bob’s son and one of the first victims; his death escalates fear and drives the fathers to push for swift action. His murder marks a turning point in the parents’ willingness to pay and to confront the kidnap plot.

A wealthy father whose house and family become entangled in the ransom scheme. He pays the initial ransom, believing he can control the crisis, and later learns a disturbing truth about Paul as his driver’s son, adding a personal dimension to the conspiracy.

Another father drawn into the ransom plot, reflecting the involvement of a circle of affluence where money and risk intersect. His actions contribute to the mounting tension and moral ambiguity of the affair.

The father whose money becomes the focal point of the plot; he discovers that the funds wired to the offshore account were misdirected toward Nick’s welfare. His role highlights how fear and desire for security can blur ethical lines.