Dead Rising: Endgame

Dead Rising: Endgame

Year: 2016

Runtime: 96 mins

Language: English

Director: Pat Williams

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Investigative reporter Chase Carter must stop a secret government conspiracy in the zombie infested quarantine zone of East Mission City.

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Timeline & Setting – Dead Rising: Endgame (2016)

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East Mission, Secret Underground Laboratory

East Mission is a city collapsing under a zombie outbreak. A secret underground laboratory and facility become central battlegrounds as investigators try to halt the spread. The setting juxtaposes bustling streets overrun by zombies with claustrophobic lab corridors.

🏙️ City in crisis 🌆 Urban dystopia 🧭 Underground facility

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Main Characters – Dead Rising: Endgame (2016)

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Chase Carter (Jesse Metcalfe)

Chase is a determined filmmaker who documents General Lyons’ crimes on camera, risking his safety to uncover the truth. He keeps the story moving as danger closes in and leads an effort to stop the conspiracy. Resourceful and driven by the pursuit of justice, he stays one step ahead of those trying to silence him.

🎯 Protagonist 🕵️ Investigative 💥 Action-oriented

Garth (Patrick Sabongui)

A fearless zombie hunter with a tough exterior, Garth hides a gentler heart underneath his bravado. He brings combat skill and loyalty to the team, and his practical approach grounds the mission.

🔥 Warrior 🧭 Strategist 💛 Loyal

Dr. Rand (Billy Zane)

A clever yet cruel government scientist who should seek a cure but conducts brutal experiments on the infected. He represents scientific hubris and the moral costs of pursuing power.

🧪 Scientist 🧯 Antagonist 🧠 Cunning

Sandra Lowe (Marie Avgeropoulos)

A talented computer hacker and Chase’s on-off girlfriend who joins the mission to disrupt Lyons and Phenotrans. She contributes technical skill and strategic thinking to the plan to halt the outbreak.

💻 Hacker 🧭 Planner ❤️ Complex relationship

George Hancock (Ian Tracey)

A courageous whistleblower who pushes the team toward a rescue mission into the zombie-infested city. He acts as a moral compass and helps reveal the truth behind the outbreak.

🗣️ Whistleblower 🛡️ Courageous 🔎 Investigative

Jill (Jessica Harmon)

A resourceful news producer who helps infiltrate a secret laboratory and spread awareness. She adapts quickly under pressure and contributes to the plan to halt the carnage.

📰 Reporter 🧠 Resourceful 📣 Media liaison

Susan Ingot (Camille Sullivan)

CEO of Phenotrans who reveals the conspiracy: Lyons and Phenotrans were behind the last outbreak and fear a new virus to stay in business. She provides critical information that links the outbreak to corporate interests.

🏢 CEO 🧬 Power broker 🕵️ Insider

Jordan (Keegan Connor Tracy)

A key survivor who is revealed to be alive, adding another layer to the mission to thwart the plot and rescue others.

🧭 Survivor 🧩 Key player 🗝️ Alive

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Major Themes – Dead Rising: Endgame (2016)

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🕵️ Conspiracy

A shadowy manipulation by Lyons and Phenotrans drives the outbreak and a cover-up to protect profits. The plan shows how power and money can influence public safety during a crisis. Chase and allies race to expose the truth and derail the military's response.

🧬 Biotech Ethics

Dr. Rand's brutal experiments on the infected reveal the reckless cost of scientific ambition. The development of a faster, stronger zombie strain underscores the moral hazards of unchecked biotech research. The story questions whether curing disease justifies sacrificing human rights.

🗺️ Whistleblowing & Rescue

George Hancock's whistleblower stance and Chase's pursuit push the team into a zombie-infested city on a rescue mission. Jill's involvement helps infiltrate a secret laboratory to halt the carnage. The arc emphasizes courage, coordination, and the stakes of revealing truth under threat.

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 06:27

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