The Experiment

A prison guard who progressively embraces cruel authority, justifying violence as a necessary means to maintain order. His manipulation and aggression drive the experiment’s brutality and the moral collapse of the environment.

A defiant anti-war protester whose insistence on principle inspires others to challenge the guards. He endures abuse but remains a catalyst for resistance and moral clarity.

A graphic novelist imprisoned with diabetes who keeps his illness hidden, highlighting how vulnerability can be weaponized. His struggle underscores the ethical stakes of the experiment.

A former inmate and Aryan Brotherhood member whose presence increases tension and danger within the cell block. His history adds a layer of risk to the prisoners’ uprising.

The study’s overseeing psychologist whose emphasis on procedure creates the framework for brutal enforcement. As violence spirals, his position becomes morally compromised.

A guard who attempts to resist brutality but is pressured by his peers and administration to maintain order, illustrating the social forces sustaining the system.

An aggressive guard who enforces the rules with escalating violence, embodying the coercive atmosphere of the facility.

A guard who upholds the power structure and participates in coercive acts that escalate the crisis inside the prison.

The administrator figure representing systemic authority outside the prison who is referenced in the aftermath of the experiment.

A guard whose presence contributes to the tense atmosphere inside the facility.

An administrator figure overseeing the operation, whose role becomes relevant in the aftermath and reporting of the study.