Alison is one of the seven involved in the car accident referenced in the chain letter. She is an actress and is aspiring to get a thespian scholarship to college. She is beautiful and has been cast as the main character in the school play, much to her friend Brenda's chagrin. Alison is caring but sometimes self-centered, and her refusal when Neil asks her on a date contributes to Neil's vindictive and wounded actions.