Death Proof

An aging Hollywood stuntman with a charming demeanor who preys on women. He uses his driving skills and fearless bravado to disguise predation until it’s too late. His charisma masks a brutal streak, and his confidence underwrites his deadly manipulation.

A makeup artist in the film crew who senses danger but is pulled into Mike’s orbit. She is pragmatic, loyal to her friends, and ultimately fights to survive alongside them. Her level head and courage anchor the group’s resolve.

A stunt driver who becomes a leader in the survivors’ plan. She shows quick thinking, grit, and physical prowess during the pursuit and fight. Her presence embodies resourcefulness under extreme pressure.

An actress on a break from a film shoot who participates in the test-drive stunt. She keeps a calm head under pressure and contributes to the plan to confront Mike. Her surgical focus and camaraderie help hold the group together.

A stuntwoman who volunteers for the test-drive and becomes a key ally in the survivors’ revenge. She embodies physical skill, fearlessness, and loyalty to her friends. Her determination drives the crucial confrontation with Mike.

One of Julia’s friends, cautious and intuitive about danger. She becomes a target and contributes to the group’s efforts to outmaneuver Mike. Her skepticism adds tension to the early sequences.

The radio DJ who introduces the group’s night out and embodies the film’s flirtatious, fearless energy. Her charisma marks the opening act, and her presence foreshadows the threat in the later events. Her role anchors the first group’s dynamic.

Julia’s old classmate who accepts Mike’s ride and becomes an early victim. She represents the casual danger of the predator’s charm. Her fate underscores the film’s brutal reversal of perceived safety.

One of the two friends of Lanna Frank who appear in the story’s social circle. Her presence helps establish the social milieu of the late‑night drive. She embodies the everyday aspect of risk that the film exposes.

Another member of Lanna Frank’s circle who embodies the group’s confidence before the danger strikes. She participates in social scenes that set up the later confrontation. Her role adds texture to the survivors’ community.

The final friend in Lanna Frank’s circle. Her appearance rounds out the social setting of the tail end of the first act. She contributes to the mood before the assault on the car sequence.

The owner who allows the group to test-drive a classic Dodge Challenger unsupervised. His trust sets the stage for the dangerous ordeal that follows. He is an incidental observer to the unfolding danger.