Day of the Animals

Arrogant and selfish leader of the hiking group who pushes others to extreme ends in the search for help. His confidence falters as stress reveals his darker, controlling side, culminating in violence. The character embodies the film's critique of moral collapse under crisis.

Tour operator and guide who keeps the group focused on survival. Resourceful and protective, he tries to maintain order and safety amid escalating danger. His stewardship is tested by the group's deteriorating dynamics and the environment.

One of the hikers who becomes a victim of the animal attacks. Her arc contrasts vulnerability with moments of resilience, highlighting the peril faced by those with less power in a collapsing group.

A elder matriarch within the group whose experience and steadiness provide a thread of humanity amid chaos. She navigates peril and protects her son as danger mounts.

The Young Goodwyn son whose instincts for safety and family loyalty are tested as the group faces relentless threats. His presence underscores the stakes of the crisis for ordinary people.

A member of the hiking group who joins the exodus toward lower elevations. His actions reflect the strain of leadership and the moral decisions people face when escaping danger.

A member of the couple with Bob Denning; she works with the group to endure the harsh conditions and confronts personal danger with courage.

A female hiker who contributes to group dynamics and coping strategies as the crisis intensifies. Her perspective adds emotional depth to the survival narrative.

A member of the hiking party who navigates the dangers of the forest and later encounters the desolate aftermath of quarantine and evacuation.

A Native American guide accompanying the group, offering wilderness knowledge and a grounded perspective on survival amid unusual ecological events.

A park ranger who embodies authority and experience in the mountains, aiding the group in the effort to reach safety and understand the escalating threat.

A scientist who interprets the anomalies and seeks to explain the phenomena, providing intellectual context amid panic and decision-making.

A hiker who is part of the early group’s dynamics and faces the escalating dangers, illustrating the constant threat to life in the wilderness.

A young survivor found after the evacuation, representing innocence amid disaster and the human instinct to protect the vulnerable.

A minor character present in the town environment, contributing to the texture of the evacuation setting.

A pilot associated with the rescue and evacuation efforts, illustrating the limited but crucial infrastructure remaining during the crisis.