State of Emergency

State of Emergency

Year: 2011

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Turner Clay

ThrillerHorror

When a chemical plant detonates, a lethal toxin spreads through a quiet town, mutating residents into flesh‑eating zombies. The military imposes a quarantine, trapping the survivors inside the red zone. Young Jim, isolated there, must evade the undead and fight the containment forces to reclaim his freedom.

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Timeline & Setting – State of Emergency (2011)

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Time period

Location

Quarantined area around a chemical plant, Farmhouse, Warehouse

An explosion at a chemical plant triggers a quarantine that seals off the surrounding countryside. Survivors bunker in a farmhouse before consolidating in a nearby warehouse, where resources are scarce and danger is constant. Military helicopters patrol the skies and emergency air-drops punctuate the isolation, emphasizing the break from normal life.

🚨 Quarantine 🏭 Chemical plant 🏚 Abandoned zones

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Main Characters – State of Emergency (2011)

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Jim (Jay Hayden)

Jim is a grieving survivor who becomes the group’s reluctant leader after Emilie’s death. He is resourceful, practical, and willing to risk himself to protect others. He bonds with Ix and searches for insulin to save her, showing his capacity for compassion amid danger.

💔 Grief 🧭 Leader 🛡️ Protector

Emilie (McKenna Jones)

Emilie is Jim's girlfriend whose death during the outbreak motivates his actions. Her memory haunts Jim as he fights to keep others alive. Her attempt to find safety underscores the stakes of care in a broken world.

💔 Lost love 🌟 Memory 🗝️ Sacrifice

Julie (Kathryn Todd Norman)

Julie is Scott's wife and a practical, stabilizing presence among the warehouse survivors. She helps organize the group and sustains hope when danger closes in. She forms bonds that keep the group focused on staying together.

💞 Partner 🗺️ Stabilizer 🤝 Teamwork

Ix (Alex) (Tori White)

Ix is a quiet, wary survivor who initially rejects Jim but gradually opens up as they share loneliness and loss. She keeps her diabetes secret and faces crises with restraint and resilience. Her bond with Jim grows into a fragile trust that helps them survive.

🧬 Diabetes 🫂 Survivor 🌧️ Reserved

Scott (Scott Lilly)

Scott is Julie’s husband and a protective, practical survivor who keeps the group grounded. He contributes caution and loyalty, balancing action with restraint. His relationship with Julie anchors their small family unit amid the chaos.

💑 Husband 🗺️ Protector 🗨️ Realist

Infected #1 (Clay Burke)

Infected #1 is one of the ravaged, unpredictable threats the group encounters inside the warehouse. The encounter emphasizes the ever-present danger that keeps the survivors on edge.

🧟 Threat

Infected #2 (Dan Collett)

Infected #2 represents the pursuing horde, leaving dangerous traces that haunt the survivors during escape attempts.

👣 Tracks

Infected #3 (Chris Earley)

Infected #3 is another member of the zombie pack; the group must work together to fend off the attack.

🗡️ Frenzy

Infected #4 / Soldier #3 (Philip Carson)

Infected #4 / Soldier #3 blurs the line between infected chaos and military presence, hinting at a larger conflict outside the quarantine.

⚔️ Confusion

Infected #5 (Gist Heinrich)

Infected #5 is one of the mutating figures among the infected, underscoring the unpredictability of the outbreak.

🧰 Remains

Infected #6 (Bret Hopkins)

Infected #6 adds to the danger as the group fights to keep the distance and stay alive.

💥 Impact

Infected #8 (James Hendrix)

Infected #8 contributes to the chaotic atmosphere of the outbreak as the survivors navigate the warehouse.

🌪️ Chaos

Infected #7 (Eddie Napier)

Infected #7 is part of the relentless horde the survivors must avoid and outmaneuver.

🕳️ Void

Newscaster (Elizabeth Beaubien)

Newscaster provides media updates about the quarantine and the possibility of containment, framing the survivors' struggle in the wider world.

🗞️ News

Soldier #1 (Adam Paxton)

Soldier #1 is part of the rescue unit encountered by Jim; he embodies discipline and authority in the containment efforts.

🪖 Soldier

Soldier #2 (John Norman)

Soldier #2 supports the containment effort and interacts with the survivors, bringing an official edge to the situation.

🎖️ Duty

Soldier on Steps #1 (Brandon Sarno)

Soldier on Steps #1 appears during a tense moment on the stairwell, underscoring the military presence in the quarantine zone.

👟 Steps

Soldier on Steps #2 (Adam Donaldson)

Soldier on Steps #2 adds to the guard presence, maintaining order as the survivors search for safety.

🛞 Guard

Soldier on Steps #3 (Andrew Inman)

Soldier on Steps #3 completes the guard trio, representing the ongoing military response to the outbreak.

🎖️ Duty

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Major Themes – State of Emergency (2011)

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🧭 Survival

The story centers on staying alive under siege: scavenging for insulin, rationing supplies, and improvising shelter. Every decision tests loyalty, courage, and the willingness to put others first. The film highlights small acts of mercy amid a world gone dangerous.

🌫️ Isolation

Quarantine splits the group from the outside world and from familiar supports. Communication with the outside is mediated by sporadic news and air-drops, creating a hollow sense of connection. The survivors must rely on each other to endure the looming threat of infection.

🧪 Biohazard

The neurotoxin released by the plant mutates people into rabid beings, raising questions about bioweapons and the ethics of containment. Some survivors remain untouched, adding tension and mystery to the group dynamics. The science backdrop frames the fear, responsibility, and human cost of the outbreak.

Last Updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:41

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