Themes & Quotes

"What's more important; one person or everyone?"

Phil uses chilling, utilitarian logic to justify the cover-up and eventually murder. He manipulates the gang's fear by framing horrific acts as logical necessities for the group's survival.

"I think I'm going to be sick... I'm on medication."

Brian is the physical manifestation of the group's guilt. The pressure of the cover-up destroys him both mentally and physically, showing the terrible consequences of their actions.

"I'm going to bite their face. Or something."

John Tate attempts to rule through intimidation and physical threats. However, the hesitation ("or something") reveals his deep insecurity and his inability to handle the crisis.

"We are not going to be like those people... we are going to do the right thing."

Leah attempts to act as the moral compass of the group. However, her desperate need for Phil's approval and her fear of the pack ultimately stops her from actually doing the right thing.

"It's a laugh, isn't it? It's just a laugh."

Cathy represents the horrifying apathy of youth culture that Kelly is critiquing. She feels absolutely no remorse for Adam, viewing violence and police involvement merely as entertainment.

"If you don't help us, we'll kill you... You'll land on Adam's corpse and you'll rot together."

Phil exerts absolute power by threatening the weakest link. He isolates Brian, using the fear of the pack and the horror of the woods to force compliance.