Characters
the sweet, level-headed, and empathetic moral anchor of the tight-knit friend group. While the movie is filled with selfish and deceptive characters, Sarah stands out as a genuine "beacon of hope" who cares deeply for the protagonist, Bear Sarah exudes a tough-talking, punk-chic aesthetic, but behind her exterior is a deep tenderness. She is secretly in love with Bear, who remains completely oblivious to her feelings while he is hyper-focused on Nikki. Outside of the group dynamic, Sarah is defined by her own aspirations. She spends much of the movie stressing over a late acceptance letter to art school, where she hopes to pursue a career in tattooing.
Bear’s confident, fraternity-style best friend and coworker. He presents himself as a relatable, everyday buddy who dishes out dating advice, but he is ultimately revealed to be a scummy, hypocritical, and selfish character Ian acts as the confident, more socially assured member of the close-knit four-person friend group that bonds over local bar trivia nights. Ian repeatedly warns Bear not to confess his romantic feelings to their coworker Nikki, arguing that it would ruin their weekly trivia dynamic. It is later revealed that Ian was secretly sleeping with Nikki, explaining why he actively sabotaged Bear's chances with her.
the main character. He starts as a timid, relatable tech worker but quickly spirals out of control due to his own actions. Bear is hopelessly infatuated with his coworker, Nikki. He feels trapped in the "friend zone" and lacks the confidence to confess his feelings, unaware that his close friend Sarah is secretly in love with him.
the energetic, high-strung, and fiercely loyal fifth member of the core friend group. He is the organizer of the weekly bar trivia nights and the glue that keeps everyone connected. Leo has known Sarah and Bear since high school. Because of this, he is the only one who actually notices Sarah’s hidden heartbreak over Bear’s obsession with Nikki, and he constantly tries to push Bear to open his eyes.
the quiet, twitchy, and observant assistant working under Carter at "The Green Man" occult shop. Unlike Carter, who sells items with a cynical shrug, Marcus genuinely fears the inventory. Marcus is the one who actually wraps the "One Wish Willow" for Bear. While Carter is distracted, Marcus whispers a cryptic, frantic warning to Bear about the "duality" of the tree, which Bear completely ignores.
a young woman completely disconnected from Bear’s social circle. She represents a "parallel horror story," having bought a different magical token from the shop months before Bear did. Chloe serves as the psychological turning point
Intro
At the karaoke bar
Glances
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Release Date 2026.05.18 / Last Updated 2026.05.18