Witchboard

Brandon initiates the contact by using the Ouija board with Linda, setting off the sequence of hauntings. He becomes deeply involved in researching the spirits and tries to protect Linda before he is killed, acting as the catalyst that drives the investigation.

Linda grows increasingly obsessed with contacting the spirit believed to be David. She experiences physical symptoms and a sense of pregnancy paranoia, gradually falling under a powerful, malevolent influence that escalates the danger for herself and others.

Jim is Linda's boyfriend who remains skeptical at first but becomes Brandon's ally in uncovering the truth. He dogs the investigation, confronts the supernatural threat, and ultimately tries to stop the cycle of violence, even at great personal cost.

A psychic medium hired to contact David and attempt an exorcism. Zarabeth conducts séances and investigations, but she is tragically slain by the malevolent force after uncovering unsettling truths.

The spirit initially contacted is believed to be a ten-year-old boy named David, whose ghost is entangled with the haunting. His backstory ties to the lake and the local history, fueling the mystery surrounding the board's influence.

The second, more malevolent spirit behind the terror. He is an axe murderer whose influence intensifies the danger, turning the house into a site of violent confrontations and deadly consequences.

A law enforcement figure who questions the victims and becomes a key authority presence in the investigation. He represents the rational, skeptical perspective and clashes with the escalating supernatural events.

The landlady who discovers the haunted board after the events, representing everyday life intruding on the supernatural mystery. She serves as a quiet, observing presence at the end of the tale.