Troma’s War

A tough, slightly unstable Vietnam veteran who becomes the de facto leader among the survivors. Parker anchors the group with grit and streetwise resourcefulness, driving crucial decisions during the siege. His willingness to face danger helps the others survive long enough to plan a counterattack.

An everyman survivor whose pragmatism and courage help hold the group together. Taylor complements Parker's boldness with steady problem-solving and a stubborn determination to protect the others. He forms a bond with Lydia and shares in the peril and triumph of the mission.

The bandleader who embodies improvisational courage and boldness in the face of danger. He fights alongside the others, even as the odds mount and the terrorists press their attack. His leadership is found in quick, bold moves during the assault on the camp.

A passenger who forms a connection with Taylor and remains a steady voice of resolve during the siege. She endures the chaos and asserts agency alongside the other survivors. Her intimate moment with Taylor signals a brief human connection amid the violence.

The musician’s girlfriend who meets a violent fate early on, emblematic of the attackers’ brutality. Shelly's presence foregrounds the randomness of violence and the cost paid by civilians. Her fate intensifies the survivors’ motivation to resist and escape.

A timid, morbidly obese passenger who unexpectedly proves to be a crucial wildcard. Cooney finally seizes his chance to act, driving a truck into the terrorists’ boat to disable their evacuation and ensuring the final counterstrike.

A depressed widower who volunteers to drive explosives into a cargo boat in a desperate attempt to derail the terrorists’ plan. His sacrifice marks a pivotal moment in the assault and underscores the personal cost of war.

Leader of an AIDS-themed faction within the terrorists, whose aim is to weaponize fear and disease. Sida embodies the cruel ideology of the attackers and is finally dispatched by a victim in a dramatic, brutal moment.