Brady Kincaid
Encyclopedia
Brady Kincaid is a fictional character in the Stephen King
universe
. He appears in the novella Cycle of the Werewolf
and the film Silver Bullet
.
it is said that Brady is 11 years old and that he sits in class in front of Marty Coslaw
, although it does not mention that they were friends. After the drifter was killed in March, a wolf is heard howling. Soon after, rumors begin spreading throughout the town, and school, that the Full Moon Killer is a werewolf
, and that this monster
was responsible for killing Arnie Westrum, Stella Randolph, and the drifter. Upon hearing the stroies, Brady dismisses them as nonsense.
In April, on April Fool's Day, Brady goes to the park to fly a new Vulture kite that he received as a birthday gift. Initially, he basks in his glory because his kite is better than all of the other ones that are being flown. Afterwards, when he realizes that it has gotten too late, he goes to hurry home, telling himself he must hurry home to avoid a beating from his father. In reality, his fears are getting the best of him and, for the first time, he is afraid of being attacked by a werewolf
, not a psychopath. Just then, he is attacked. The next day, he is found on the Memorial Day
monument, decapitated and disemboweled, with his kite still in his hand.
He is mentioned later on in December, when the town believes that the horrors are over, and things are returning to normal, it seems that most of the townspeople regret losing Brady the most.
, Brady Kincaid, 13, is Marty Coslaw
's best friend. Brady is depicted as being rebellious, as he likes to pull pranks, is known to smoke marijuana, refers to Marty as "the Mad Man Marty" and to school as "jail
".
Early on in summer vacation from school, probably sometime in July, Brady and Marty go to the park to fly kites. As dinner time has come and gone, Marty's mother, Nan, sends Jane to find Marty. While Marty retreats for home before sunset and the rise of the full moon, Brady decides to stay in the park, in an attempt to defy his father. That night, Herb Kincaid goes to the pub to ask if anyone has seen Brady. Shortly thereafter, Sheriff
Joe Haller finds Brady dead on the bandstand
. At his funeral, Reverend Lester Lowe
tells the congregation that the time of the Beast always passes.
Stephen King
Stephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been adapted into a number of feature films, television movies and comic books...
universe
Universe
The Universe is commonly defined as the totality of everything that exists, including all matter and energy, the planets, stars, galaxies, and the contents of intergalactic space. Definitions and usage vary and similar terms include the cosmos, the world and nature...
. He appears in the novella Cycle of the Werewolf
Cycle of the Werewolf
Cycle of the Werewolf is a short horror novel by Stephen King, featuring illustrations by renowned comic book artist Bernie Wrightson. Each chapter is a short story unto itself. It tells the story of a werewolf haunting a small town as the moon turns full once every month...
and the film Silver Bullet
Silver Bullet (film)
Silver Bullet is a 1985 horror film based on the Stephen King novella Cycle of the Werewolf. It stars Gary Busey, Everett McGill, Megan Follows, Corey Haim, Terry O'Quinn, Lawrence Tierney, Bill Smitrovich, Kent Broadhurst, David Hart, and James Gammon...
.
Role in the Novella
In the novellaNovella
A novella is a written, fictional, prose narrative usually longer than a novelette but shorter than a novel. The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Nebula Awards for science fiction define the novella as having a word count between 17,500 and 40,000...
it is said that Brady is 11 years old and that he sits in class in front of Marty Coslaw
Marty Coslaw
Martin Coslaw is a fictional character in the Stephen King universe. He appears in the novella Cycle of the Werewolf and the film Silver Bullet...
, although it does not mention that they were friends. After the drifter was killed in March, a wolf is heard howling. Soon after, rumors begin spreading throughout the town, and school, that the Full Moon Killer is a werewolf
Werewolf
A werewolf, also known as a lycanthrope , is a mythological or folkloric human with the ability to shapeshift into a wolf or an anthropomorphic wolf-like creature, either purposely or after being placed under a curse...
, and that this monster
Monster
A monster is any fictional creature, usually found in legends or horror fiction, that is somewhat hideous and may produce physical harm or mental fear by either its appearance or its actions...
was responsible for killing Arnie Westrum, Stella Randolph, and the drifter. Upon hearing the stroies, Brady dismisses them as nonsense.
In April, on April Fool's Day, Brady goes to the park to fly a new Vulture kite that he received as a birthday gift. Initially, he basks in his glory because his kite is better than all of the other ones that are being flown. Afterwards, when he realizes that it has gotten too late, he goes to hurry home, telling himself he must hurry home to avoid a beating from his father. In reality, his fears are getting the best of him and, for the first time, he is afraid of being attacked by a werewolf
Werewolf
A werewolf, also known as a lycanthrope , is a mythological or folkloric human with the ability to shapeshift into a wolf or an anthropomorphic wolf-like creature, either purposely or after being placed under a curse...
, not a psychopath. Just then, he is attacked. The next day, he is found on the Memorial Day
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War...
monument, decapitated and disemboweled, with his kite still in his hand.
He is mentioned later on in December, when the town believes that the horrors are over, and things are returning to normal, it seems that most of the townspeople regret losing Brady the most.
Role in the film
In the filmSilver Bullet (film)
Silver Bullet is a 1985 horror film based on the Stephen King novella Cycle of the Werewolf. It stars Gary Busey, Everett McGill, Megan Follows, Corey Haim, Terry O'Quinn, Lawrence Tierney, Bill Smitrovich, Kent Broadhurst, David Hart, and James Gammon...
, Brady Kincaid, 13, is Marty Coslaw
Marty Coslaw
Martin Coslaw is a fictional character in the Stephen King universe. He appears in the novella Cycle of the Werewolf and the film Silver Bullet...
's best friend. Brady is depicted as being rebellious, as he likes to pull pranks, is known to smoke marijuana, refers to Marty as "the Mad Man Marty" and to school as "jail
Jail
A jail is a short-term detention facility in the United States and Canada.Jail may also refer to:In entertainment:*Jail , a 1966 Malayalam movie*Jail , a 2009 Bollywood movie...
".
Early on in summer vacation from school, probably sometime in July, Brady and Marty go to the park to fly kites. As dinner time has come and gone, Marty's mother, Nan, sends Jane to find Marty. While Marty retreats for home before sunset and the rise of the full moon, Brady decides to stay in the park, in an attempt to defy his father. That night, Herb Kincaid goes to the pub to ask if anyone has seen Brady. Shortly thereafter, Sheriff
Sheriff
A sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country....
Joe Haller finds Brady dead on the bandstand
Bandstand
A bandstand is a circular or semicircular structure set in a park, garden, pier, or indoor space, designed to accommodate musical bands performing concerts...
. At his funeral, Reverend Lester Lowe
Lester Lowe
Lester Lowe is a fictional character in the Stephen King universe. He appears in the novella Cycle of the Werewolf and the film Silver Bullet...
tells the congregation that the time of the Beast always passes.