The Video Dead

A resourceful teenage survivor who navigates the outbreak after the cursed TV releases the zombies. She demonstrating quick thinking, fear management, and a capacity to manipulate the undead’s psychology to his advantage, ultimately orchestrating a perilous trap in the basement. The ordeal leaves her with lasting trauma and a wary view of familiar objects becoming threats.

Zoe’s friend and fellow teen ally who helps barricade their home and confront the undead. He partners in the hunt, shows bravery under pressure, and meets a dramatic end during the pursuit of The Bride. His impulsive courage contrasts with Zoe’s calculated caution.

Dog walker and neighbor who becomes entangled in the crisis. She demonstrates loyalty and resolve, but is ultimately killed as the undead breach the neighborhood. Her death intensifies the stakes for the survivors.

A man who pursues the TV to reclaim control and explains the zombies’ psychology—driven by envy and fear of being seen as monstrous. He helps develop a plan with traps and sniping, but is killed in the ensuing struggle.

One of the undead culminations—the zombie bride who wields a chainsaw and represents a top-level threat. She embodies the film’s grotesque, surreal tone and serves as a climactic obstacle for the protagonists.

A member of the initial wave of undead who breaks into the house, contributing to the chaos and danger the protagonists must endure.

Another zombie figure from the created film within the film who participates in the assault on the house, reinforcing the helplessness of the living when confronted by the dead.

A zombie who pivots the plot with his unsettling presence and cryptic explanations about preventing more zombies. His appearance underscores the eerie connection between the living and the dead.

A figure connected to the initial haunting in the film’s setup; she appears briefly on the TV before becoming another zombie menace. Her presence helps establish the film’s meta-horror tone.

Zoe and Jeff’s father, who epitomizes the family’s attempt to stay safe under siege and the broader threat facing the neighborhood.

Zoe and Jeff’s mother figure in the home front, accompanying the family through the escalating danger and contributing to the group’s attempts at safety.

One of the countless undead who populate the liminal space between life and death, illustrating the film’s theme of envious, imperfect beings seeking to reclaim life through violence.

Another member of the undead cohort, reinforcing the sprawling, chaotic nature of the outbreak and the threat to any who encounter them.

A further zombie figure, part of the extended ensemble of the undead that the survivors must contend with.

Another member of the undead cadre haunting the survivors, adding to the film’s survival-horror dynamic.

Not directly given in the cast, but referenced as killed by zombies; included here for context within the household here to reflect the stakes.