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The cast of characters embellishes the darkly humorous tone of the film. Victoria is introduced alongside the dysfunctional Collins family members: the ambitious matriarch Elizabeth, the dissolute Roger, the rebellious Carolyn, and the troubled young David, who harbors suspicions about the supernatural. Doctor Julia Hoffman serves as the resident psychiatrist, often inebriated while struggling to help David cope with the trauma of his mother’s death.
As Victoria becomes a fixture in the household, she encounters the ghost of Josette, the love Barnabas lost centuries ago. John, the caretaker, provides a comedic contrast to the darker themes with his reluctance to accept Barnabas's return.