Dead Rising: Endgame

Dead Rising: Endgame

Year: 2016

Runtime: 96 mins

Language: English

Director: Pat Williams

ActionHorror

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

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1

Chase records Lyons' crimes on camera

Chase Carter begins recording General Lyons' crimes, hoping to expose the corruption behind the outbreak. He discovers that the footage may not be broadcast because Lyons fears a violent military response. The act sets off a dangerous cat-and-mouse chase as Lyons moves to silence him.

Day 1 Chase's recording setup
2

Lyons orders silence on the footage

Lyons sends agents to silence Chase and suppress the evidence. The threat forces Chase to scramble for safety while the authorities tighten the noose. The plan increases the stakes as the pursuers close in.

Lyons' command HQ
3

Chase escapes through the night

Chase evades the agents and begins a tense escape through the city streets. He relies on his wits and whatever cover he can find to stay ahead of pursuit. The escape marks the first clash between the protagonists and Lyons' forces.

Night City streets
4

Garth is introduced as a fearless zombie hunter

Garth is introduced as a veteran zombie hunter with a gamer’s edge and rough exterior. Beneath bravado, he harbors a more compassionate side that shows in his loyalty to Chase. He becomes a key ally in the coming mission.

Chase's hideout
5

Dr. Rand conducts brutal experiments

Dr. Rand, a clever but cruel government scientist, oversees experiments that make the infected faster and stronger. His methods intensify the outbreak and raise the stakes for any rescue mission. The team realizes the cure is farther than they hoped.

Secret laboratory
6

Sandra Lowe joins the mission

Sandra Lowe, a skilled hacker and Chase's ally, joins the operation to disrupt Lyons and the conspirators. She brings tech mastery that helps in infiltration and data manipulation. Her presence expands the team's capabilities.

Mission base
7

George Hancock pushes for a rescue mission

George Hancock, a courageous whistleblower, pushes the team to venture into a zombie-infested city on a rescue mission. He embodies determination and exposes more of the conspiracy. His leadership widens the front against Lyons.

Base
8

Jill infiltrates a secret laboratory

Jill, a resourceful news producer, aids the team by infiltrating a secret laboratory. Her reporting perspective adds urgency and aims to stop the carnage. The infiltration reveals hidden aspects of the conspiracy.

Secret laboratory
9

Susan Ingot reveals the outbreak conspiracy

Susan Ingot, CEO of Phenotrans, reveals Lyons and Phenotrans behind the East Mission outbreak. She warns that the military would wipe out infected people while pursuing a new zombie virus to stay in business. The team realizes the conspiracy is deeper than a single rogue general.

Phenotrans HQ
10

Jordan is revealed to be alive

The team learns that Jordan is alive, complicating the dynamic of their mission. His return expands the possibilities for survival and accountability. The revelation adds emotional weight to the struggle.

Underground/mission center
11

Garth is bitten by a fast zombie; Zombrex can't cure

Back underground, Garth is bitten by a fast zombie, a dangerous turn that Zombrex cannot cure. He faces a grim deadline as infection accelerates. The moment intensifies the urgency to secure a cure or alternative solution.

Underground city
12

Hancock steals a new zombie drug

Hancock steals a new zombie drug from Dr. Rand, heightening the urgency of stopping the outbreak. The missing antidote becomes a key leverage against Lyons' plans. The theft shifts the mission into a race to recover the drug.

Dr. Rand's lab
13

Chase's team derails the military plan; Lyons flees

Chase and his team derail the military's planned response to the outbreak, forcing Lyons to retreat. The victory is fragile, as the conspiracy remains unresolved. The team gains a temporary upper hand, but the fight is far from over.

City outskirts / Command area
14

Hancock escapes into the underground as midnight battle unfolds

Hancock makes a precarious escape into the underground, pursued by Lyons' agents. In the darkness, gunfire echoes through the tunnels as the battle reaches its midnight climax. Hancock is shot down as the fight closes, heightening the mystery of the drug's whereabouts.

Midnight Underground
15

The missing drug leaves the underground as the mystery deepens

With the drug now missing, the underground becomes the last place to hide the key piece of the mystery. The fate of the infected and the broader conspiracy hang in the balance as the story ends with unresolved questions. The stage is set for a continuation beyond this chapter.

Underground

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 06:47

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