Shepard Lambrick

""Would you rather...""

- Shepard Lambrick, throughout the film Shepard Lambrick is a millionaire, philanthropist, and the main antagonist/anti-hero of the 2012 film Would You Rather.

He is the head of the Lambrick Foundation, a humanitarian group that runs hospitals and schools throughout the world. Unbeknownst to the public, Shepard is a charismatic psychopath that hosts deadly games of Would You Rather. He holds Darwinist-like views and claims his games show what people are truly like under pressure.

He is played by Jeffery Combs.

Biography
In 1986, Shepard Lambrick founded the Lambrick Foundation, funding the building of hospitals and schools in third world countries such as Haiti and Afghanistan. At some point in the past, he married and had a son, Julian. However, his wife died, leaving Shepard in charge of the family.

A few years prior to the movie, Shepard hosted one of his deadly Would You Rather games. The winner, Dr. Barden Bella, was given a massive sum of money that allowed him to continue his failing medical business. Dr. Barden would go on to thank Shepard for saving his life.

Meeting Iris:
"I refuse to accept that you don't have a price"

- Shepard to Iris, concerning his offer for her to eat his steak

Dr. Barden introduces Shepard to Iris, a financially-struggling student whose brother Raleigh is dying from leukemia. Shepard tells her that he will be hosting a "dinner party," which will culminate in a "game" that will reward the winner with what she desperately wants- a marrow donor for Raleigh. At first, Iris is hesitant, but she ultimately accepts.

Shepard is later shown talking to Julian about the upcoming game. He warns him to be on his best behavior and not to touch any of the guests. Julian complies, although his father remains wary about his uncontrollable temper.

Iris arrives at Shepard's mansion and meets the other 7 contestants. After being introduced to the Lambrick butler, Bevans, and Julian Lambrick, the guests enjoy an extravagant steak dinner. Iris, a vegetarian, is offered $10,000 by Shepard if she eats the steak. She eventually caves in; Shepard uses this as an example of how everyone has a price. He later repeats the same thing on Conway, a recovering alcoholic- after being given $50,000, Conway drinks a whole decanter.

Hosting the Game:
Shepard explains the rules of Would You Rather to the guests.