The Hamiltons

The eldest Hamilton sibling who steps in to care for his younger brothers and sister after their parents’ death. He keeps the family together while concealing their monstrous thirst from the world, balancing duty with danger. The narrative hints at a private life that suggests hidden sexuality, as he regularly meets male coworkers at night. He struggles to protect his siblings as their secret grows more perilous.

A volatile twin who acts as the family’s violent muscle, kidnapping girls and participating in murders. He embodies impulsive brutality and a ruthless loyalty to his sister and their bloodline. His distrust of outsiders drives the family to extreme measures to stay hidden. His presence intensifies the family’s dark secret to the point of no return.

Wendell’s twin who shares a disturbing, almost symbiotic bond with him. She participates in brutal acts and maintains a calm, calculating demeanor that conceals her capacity for violence. Her actions demonstrate how familial ties can enable and sustain monstrous impulses. Her loyalty to the family deepens the threat they pose to others.

The younger sibling who documents the family with a video camera, turning the mundane into a record of their life. He is curious and artistic, yet increasingly drawn to the dark pull of bloodlust. Francis’s evolution from observer to participant marks a pivotal shift as he embraces his vampiric nature. His actions catalyze the exposure of the family’s secret.

The youngest Hamilton, initially kept hidden in the basement as the family protects their secret. He is revealed to be part of the same vampiric lineage, a living reminder that the bloodline cannot be contained. Lenny’s existence completes the family’s deception and the horror of what they really are.