Doghouse

Depressed by his recent divorce, Vince becomes an reluctant yet practical leader for the group. He grapples with authority, violence, and the desire to protect his friends, evolving from a self‑absorbed bystander into someone who values respect and restraint. His arc culminates in a decision to treat women with more dignity, even amid chaos.

One of Vince’s friends, Mikey mixes bravado with loyalty but carries his own issues with relationships. He often acts as the group’s foil to Vince’s seriousness, providing rough-edged humor and stubborn loyalty. His fate underscores the high cost of risky bravado in a world gone mad.

A macho, hot-headed member of the group who treats the mission as a chance to prove himself. His attitude toward women mirrors the group’s early dynamic, and his arc ends with a violent confrontation that marks the brutality of the outbreak.

Technically minded and level-headed, Matt serves as the group’s improvised engineer, powering devices and offering rational solutions. He helps keep the group safe until the increasing threat overwhelms them, demonstrating both bravery and fatigue under pressure.

The rugged, resourceful survivor who arrives later with a practical approach to getting everyone out. He embodies a protective instinct and stubborn determination, even as the stakes rise and danger closes in.

The bus driver who initially seems to be a helpful guide but becomes infected, turning into a direct threat. Her transformation compounds the group's peril and forces rapid, hard choices under pressure.

A surviving member whose voice remains audible through a walkie-talkie, guiding the group and helping to improvise defenses. He takes part in the strategic push to disable or control the situation, remaining hopeful and engaged even as danger mounts.

One of the original six friends who meets a brutal end, his death punctuates the ruthlessness of the outbreak and the collapse of their weekend plan. His fate emphasizes the high price of the group’s misguided goals.