The Return of the Dead

Foreman who triggers the disaster by striking a drum to impress a new worker. He underestimates the danger of Trioxin and pays the price as the gas begins to corrupt the living and the dead. His reckless actions set off the chain of events that unleashes the outbreak. His fate underscores the cost of hubris.

A new employee who becomes entangled in the escalating horror. He aims to prove himself but must navigate the chaos and protect those he cares about. His relationship with Tina provides emotional depth amid the carnage. He remains a focal point for the group's attempts to escape and survive.

The boss who, with Ernie, attempts to contain the outbreak by incinerating the corpses. His pragmatic, goal-oriented approach helps temporarily curb the spread but also contributes to the disaster’s scale. Under pressure, he makes hard choices that reveal his priorities. He ultimately embodies a bleak practicality in a collapsing situation.

Freddy's girlfriend who shows courage and loyalty as danger closes in. She resists abandonment and fights to protect those she loves. Her determination becomes a lifeline for the group amid the relentless threat. She anchors the emotional stakes of the survivors’ struggle.

A resourceful member of the group who helps navigate the danger and work toward a means of escape. He remains practical under pressure and often serves as a steadying presence amid chaos. His quick thinking helps the group adapt to the rapidly changing dangers.

A central zombie who rises from the cemetery to lead the undead assault. Her transformation and aggression symbolize the horror’s grotesque power. She drives much of the zombie onslaught and the group's desperate efforts to barricade themselves. Her menace shapes the film’s climactic chaos.

A member of the group who witnesses events and acts to aid others. She navigates danger with caution and bravery, contributing to the survivors’ coordinated efforts. Her presence adds resilience and a practical viewpoint amid the crisis.

A loyal character who sacrifices himself to protect the barricade and the group. His bravery embodies the film’s themes of loyalty and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming horror. He embodies a quiet, steadfast courage during the siege.

One of the first victims who dies heroically and signals the early stakes of the outbreak. The character’s death reinforces the seriousness of the threat and raises the emotional temperature. Their fate acts as a grim reminder of the cost of succumbing to fear.

Military officer who orders a nuclear strike to eradicate the outbreak, believing it will protect lives even at high collateral damage. His decision reflects cold strategic calculus under pressure. The aftermath reveals the moral ambiguity of using extinction-level force to solve a crisis.

The iconic top-half zombie named by Spider, embodying the film’s grotesque visual core. He personifies the terrifying and punishing nature of the outbreak. Tarman’s presence anchors the film’s most memorable horror imagery.