(Mr. Ravenscroft) Seen in flashbacks, which make up half the film, Mr. Ravenscroft's monstrous power and rage hold a major key to the solving of this mystery. The legendary Peter O'Toole is considered one of the greatest Actors alive. He has been nominated for 7.OSCARS and has appeared in more ACADEMY AWARD WINNING PICTURES than anyone ever. He has appeared in some of the great films of all time, including: LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, BECKET, LORD JIM, THE RULING CLASS, THE STUNT MAN, THE LION IN WINTER, MY FAVORITE YEAR, and THE LAST EMPEROR. He also has an unsurpassed theatre career with the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. He was educated at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.

	(Mrs. Ravenscroft) Beautiful, mysterious and subtly seductive, she is the Queen of the castle. Recently (under its own puzzling circumstances) widowed, she is intriguing and evasive. Her explanations change as often as her wardrobe. Greta Scacchi has a distinguished film and stage career. The Australian born, half Italian actress was educated in London. Her films include: PRESUMED INNOCENT, SHATTERED, THE PLAYER, THE BROWNING VERSION, JEFFERSON IN PARIS, EMMA, HEAT AND DUST, THE COCA COLA KID, A MAN IN LOVE, WHITE MISCHIEF, THE RED VIOLIN and THE SERPENT'S KISS. She is the 1996 EMMY Award Winner for best supporting actress, and a Winner of the Australian Best Actress Award.

	(Charlotte Kleiner) The elegant and demure governess who only recently was hired to work at Ravenscroft manor. Her countenance is all tranquility and innocence. But why did she suddenly leave her last position? How well did she know Patrick? What does she have to hide? The British born actress combines timeless beauty with extreme creativity and talent. Gabrielle Anwar's films include : SCENT OF A WOMAN, where she had the memorable Tango with Al Pacino, THE THREE MUSKATEERS, THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU'RE DEAD, THE BODY SNATCHERS, MANIFESTO, and WILD HEARTS CAN'T BE BROKEN.

	(Inspector Tomas Hatcher) The first Bohemian to be admitted to Scotland Yard, he shows tremendous courage and guile, not only in his crime solving ability, but in his dealings with the stuffy British upper crust who run the department. Considered by many, the Mel Gibson of the Czech Republic, Dejdar is a multi-faceted star with exceptional comedic timing. He combines the witticism of Peter Sellers and the rugged, handsome good looks of Omar Sharif. His films include THE DANCE INSTRUCTOR, and Franz Kafka's AMERIKA. He has been twice honored with the Golden Lion, the Czech Republic's equivalent to the OSCAR.

	(Mrs. French) Nothing delicate about this cook. Her stocky, petite size hides massively strong arms, and she wields a mean meat cleaver. She has been there so long, she seems immortal, and knows nearly every secret of the house. But will she talk? A veteran of The Groundlings, and considered one of the Silver Screen's Great, Improvisational Queens, Edie McClurg has appeared in numerous movies that showcase her extensive comedic background. These include: FLUBBER, HOLYMAN, NATURAL BORN KILLERS, A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT, THE LITTLE MERMAID,SHE'S HAVING A BABY, FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF, MR. MOM, EATING RAOUL, THE SECRET OF NIMH, and CARRIE.

	(Dolly) The pathetically inept scullery maid is cute and quirky. She seems to be playing without a full deck. Or is this just a ruse to hide the truth? An amazing, young talent, on her way to becoming, in some eyes, the Meryl Streep of the next millenium. The British actress has already appeared in: Steven Spielberg's AMISTAD, Mel Gibson's THE MAN WITHOUT A FACE, THE QUICK AND THE DEAD, COPS AND ROBBERSONS, John Avildsen's THE POWER OF ONE, and the NEW ADVENTURES OF PIPPI LONGSTOCKING. She is soon to be seen in Stanley Kubrick's EYES WIDE SHUT.

	(Gillian Ravenscroft) The beguiling, precocious 17 year old daughter of Mrs. Ravenscroft, is either extremely brilliant with a vivid imagination, or a complete lunatic. Or possibly, a sociopathic killer. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, this young Canadien actress shows extensive promise. She has been seen before in X FILES and SABRINA, THE TEENAGE WITCH and the Robert Rodriguez film, THE FACULTY.