The Dunwich Horror (Dramatized) characters

Appears from the start

The isolated, albino daughter of Old Whateley, raised amid her father's forbidden books and rituals outside Dunwich. She has little formal education but has read widely in the occult volumes kept at the family farm.

Appears from the start

Lavinia's father, a poor and reclusive Dunwich farmer feared for his knowledge of sorcery. He keeps forbidden books, observes strange rites on the surrounding hills, and inspires deep suspicion among his neighbors.

First appears in chapter 2

Lavinia Whateley's newborn son, whose human father is not identified. He is unusually large and mature-looking from birth, and Old Whateley greets his arrival as the fulfillment of an important plan.

First appears in chapter 4

The learned head librarian at Miskatonic University. His command of old languages and occult texts allows him to recognize the danger behind Wilbur's request to consult the library's complete copy of the Necronomicon.

First appears in chapter 5

A Miskatonic professor of languages and one of Armitage's trusted colleagues. His expertise makes him a natural participant when Wilbur's death leaves the scholars with documents written in a difficult code.

First appears in chapter 5

A professor of medicine and comparative anatomy at Miskatonic University. Armitage summons him to help assess Wilbur's extraordinary remains after the fatal library break-in.

First appears in chapter 5

The large guard dog at Miskatonic University's library. Like other dogs, it reacts violently to Wilbur's scent and becomes the first defense against his attempt to enter the collection at night.

First appears in chapter 6

An enormous invisible being that escapes from the ruined Whateley farmhouse. Its weight leaves vast tracks, while its passage crushes vegetation, destroys buildings, and kills livestock.

First appears in chapter 7

A member of another branch of the Whateley family who remains involved with the frightened Dunwich community. He relays observations as the invisible creature moves through the countryside.

First appears in chapter 7

An elderly member of a Whateley branch not associated with Old Whateley's household. His knowledge of local traditions helps the townspeople interpret the tracks and disturbances around Dunwich.