Slay

The bar owner and closet-friendly booker who dreams of becoming a drag queen. He shifts between stern leadership and quiet vulnerability, ultimately embracing his identity in the face of danger. His decision to convert The Bold Buck into a welcoming queer space motivates the night’s plan and its turning point.

The headstrong leader of the drag quartet, who pushes the set list and keeps her crew focused. She battles with others over control but shows care for her friends and their safety when the danger arrives. Her resolve helps unite the group under pressure.

The stubborn choreographer who clashes with Mama but demonstrates resourcefulness and care. She bonds with the others and ultimately acts decisively when danger grows, even leaving to escape then returning to defend.

The manager and romantic heart of the troupe, who forges connections with patrons and keeps the lighting cues in check. She balances flirtation with strategy, helping to keep the group together.

A friend who bonds with the others and supports Bella; she shares a makeover moment with Bella and helps keep morale up amid the chaos.

A bar patron who becomes a confidant for Robin and a romantic interest for Steven. He brings warmth and hope to the group and aids with morale.

A biker who despises the drag show and drives conflict; he leads attempts at hostility but is nonetheless part of the human herd that must endure until dawn.

The reanimated killer who returns to stalk The Bold Buck, commanding other vampires and testing the survivors' courage. He embodies the night’s threat and ultimate downfall.

A vampire who struggles with bloodlust and pretends for a moment to be tempered, ultimately revealing a capacity for restraint and empathy. Her actions help save some lives.

The biker who is bitten and transformed into a vampire, becoming part of the threat yet later also part of the survivors' discussions about vampiric humanity.

A supportive patron who becomes entangled in the bar’s chaos, one of the positive voices that helps the survivors endure. She is later endangered but survives with the others.

The stage manager who helps coordinate lighting and safety, eventually paying the price for his loyalty as the bar fights for its life.