Emily Corbo stars as Gracie.
Gracie epitomizes the essence of a self-assured yet troubled individual. She arrives at the rooming house dressed in expensive, immaculate clothing, contrasting sharply with her environment and the other residents. This disparity highlights her background of wealth and privilege, setting her apart from Margie and Brenda, who are visibly less affluent and struggling with their own issues.
Gracie’s character is marked by a sense of entitlement and a certain level of disdain for her surroundings and housemates. Her interactions are often laced with sarcasm and a veneer of sophistication, as demonstrated by her initial reaction to the house and her dismissive attitude towards Brenda’s distress. She exhibits a strong sense of self-importance, demanding assistance for moving her belongings and showing little patience for the house’s other residents.
Despite her seemingly composed exterior, Gracie is also portrayed as struggling with personal demons. Her sleep disturbances and nightmares mirror those of her housemates, suggesting a shared trauma or psychological burden that affects all three. Her reaction to Brenda’s breakdown further reveals her internal conflict and frustration with the situation, as she tries to maintain control and order, even while grappling with her own fears.
Gracie evolves from one of detachment and superiority to a more vulnerable and self-reflective state. Her initial dismissiveness and sharp tongue give way to moments of introspection and concern, particularly when the truth about Brenda’s pills comes to light. Her struggle with her own issues and her complex relationship with the house and its atmosphere gradually reveal a deeper, more nuanced individual behind the facade of luxury and aloofness.
Corbo is able to show how Gracie embodies the complexities of a person who is both a product of her privileged background and a victim of her own internal struggles, navigating a tense environment while confronting her personal demons and the unsettling horrors of the situation…