The Locusts

A drifter on the run from a wrongful death accusation, Clay is wary but principled. He forms a protective bond with Flyboy and gently challenges Delilah’s control, choosing to remove Flyboy from a place of abuse. His decision to leave town with Flyboy marks a personal act of mercy and consequence.

A local beauty queen who becomes entangled in the town’s moral maze. She assists Clay and offers emotional support, while also navigating her own precarious position within Delilah’s world. Kitty’s complicity and compassion add depth to the film’s exploration of loyalty.

Delilah’s sensitive ward who recently returned from a psychiatric institution. He endures abuse and manipulation, finds a mentor in Clay, and is haunted by the trauma of his father’s death. Flyboy’s fragility and bravery culminate in a devastating act that catalyzes the film’s moral reckoning.

A wealthy widow who uses sexuality and power to control those around her. Her past, manipulation, and willingness to destroy others reveal a terrifying willingness to protect her own status. Her arc ends in tragedy as her secrets unravel and she meets a violent, self-inflicted end.

A farmhand who secures Clay a job and becomes a loyal ally. He represents the ordinary, hard-working ethos of rural life and provides a steady counterbalance to the town’s darker impulses. Earl’s presence helps anchor Clay in a community that is both supportive and complicated.

Delilah’s volatile lover who participates in the farm’s brutal dynamics. His actions—binding Flyboy and colluding in cruelty—highlight the corrosive effects of power and desire. Joel’s involvement accelerates the unraveling of the farm’s secrets and the town’s moral fabric.