Me and My Mates vs. The Zombie Apocalypse

After the zombie apocalypse sweeps across Australia, two tradesmen, Alex Williamson and Jim Jefferies, seek refuge in a desolate telephone exchange tower. They secure the perimeter and assess scarce supplies while the landscape burns in the distance. The tower becomes their fragile sanctuary as danger lurks outside.

Roy arrives at the tower with his daughter Emma, joining the makeshift group. His steady presence contrasts with Darryl's rough edge and the uneasy alliance they form. Inside the cramped shelter, trust is tested as they decide who should lead and how to survive.

The undead wife blocks access to beer in the back of Roy's ute, igniting a tense standoff. In a brutal moment, Darryl shoots her in the head to end the threat and protect the group, but the act leaves a deep moral scar. The decision sets a harsher tone for every future choice.

The group debates how to survive and whether they should reach out for help. Joel volunteers to repair the 3G tower so they can contact the military or warn others, but the risk is enormous as the undead swarm closes in. The plan marks a move from mere sheltering to possible rescue, even if it's uncertain.

While waiting for the repair, Emma and Darryl share a fragile, charged moment that hints at connection amid chaos. Their closeness unsettles Roy and adds another fault line to the fragile group dynamic. The moment lingers as the tower trembles with distant explosions.

Two outsiders, Ryan and Lachlan, slip into the tower wearing paintball gear and claim they are there to help. Their presence unsettles the group and they seed suspicions about loyalties. The apprentices hint that the military may have triggered the outbreak, sowing distrust and splitting the shelter.

The theory about the military's role divides the group into two camps, each convinced their path is the only sane one. Debates harden into clashes as they weigh who to trust and what risks to take. The shelter's fragile unity begins to crack.

Roy begins to exhibit symptoms of infection, a chilling reminder that danger can come from within as well as from the dead. The looming illness sharpens every decision and tests the bonds between the survivors. The outside world remains loud with explosions while inside the tower the tension intensifies.

A military jeep passes by the tower without stopping, a cruel reminder that rescue may be a matter of luck. The silence outside underscores how risky it would be to venture out for help. The group faces the choice between waiting and risking a dangerous dash for safety.

Joel climbs to the roof and blasts fireworks into the night to attract attention, but a misstep causes the pyrotechnics to ignite, killing him. His death robs the group of a steady plan and heightens the sense that help may never come. The tower feels even more exposed as the night deepens.

Two soldiers arrive, but Roy's poor description of the situation leads to confusion, and the soldiers are overwhelmed by the zombie swarm. A zombie snatches Joel’s access card from his severed leg, turning it into a grim token used in the survivors' plan. The sudden collapse forces a new reckoning about their chances of escape.

Emma crawls to the senior soldier's corpse to retrieve his car keys and start the vehicle. The apprentices race the hoard to drive it away, pulling Emma and Lachlan to safety, though Lachlan sprains his ankle in the chaos. The escape marks a brief reprieve amid the fall of their shelter.

Darryl reveals he slept with Emma, shattering the group’s fragile trust. Roy radios Emma, urging her to leave him and Darryl behind and set off a flare once they’re far enough away. The confession deepens the cost of survival and tests what remains of their humanity.

Darryl carries a grenade as a last-ditch weapon, and Roy reluctantly agrees to let him live for now. In a desperate gambit they use the grenade to blow up pursuing zombies, gaining a moment of safety as dawn breaks. The blast buys time but also foreshadows the inevitable collapse.

As dawn breaks, the two men stand ready to face the encroaching dead. They fight with their remaining strength, their bodies aching and their minds frayed. The flare Emma was told to deploy glows on the horizon, a fragile beacon that hints at possible salvation but ultimately culminates in silence as the pair are overwhelmed.