Necropolis (2026) Movie Script
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(foreboding music)
(dramatic music)
(singer vocalizing)
(music continues)
(vocalizing continues)
(music fades)
(gentle music)
(birds chirping)
Hey, big man.
What's up, babe?
Do you remember when we were in Kuwait,
and you went into that Porta John?
(laughs) Uh huh, and that big camel spider
came off the ceiling and
then fell on your back?
Do I?
That son of a bitch was as big as hell.
(laughs) It was so big.
Oh, and then you started screamin'
like a little school girl.
Talk about some, "Oh,
Tasha, Tasha, get it off me!
Get it off me."
Hold up, hold up.
You my dear have a vivid imagination.
Whatever.
Was it also my imagination
when you emptied
the entire magazine on the big man spider?
And was it also my imagination
when you got that little
article 15 for it?
If you remember correctly,
you're not soldier unless
you get one, two, 3-0.
Oh, whatever.
Hey (chuckles).
(Tasha laughs)
Ah, such is life.
Uh huh.
(panting) Thank God!
Help me, help me, help me (gasping).
Hey there, darlin's.
What, y'all out for a nice
romantic walk or somethin'?
Aint y'all heard these
woods ain't safe (chuckles)?
Hey, ah, ah.
Put the gun down right down next
to where you standin' nice
and slow on the ground.
There you go.
Hey brother, we don't want any problems.
I ain't your brother.
I ain't your brother, boy.
Now, the young lady,
now her I might like to be friends with.
Hey, hey, you don't want her.
You don't want her, okay?
Marcus.
Be cool, baby.
Yeah, baby.
Be cool.
Marcus, you cannot give that to him.
What you got there, boy?
Just wait.
I know you want the hostage, right?
That's what you want.
I don't know what an H-S-A-S-F
or some half ass alphabet you spittin',
but I'm gonna tell you right
now, I'll take whatever I want.
We'll take whatever we want.
All right.
Marcus, just give it to him so we can-
Yeah, Marcus.
Just give it to us.
All right, I'm goin'
real slow, all right?
Real slow.
Just relax.
Come on, move fast.
Just relax, all right?
(shots firing)
(knife thuds)
(woodsperson grunts)
(Tasha panting)
(woodsperson grunting)
Hey, turn over, asshole.
Oh!
I guess you didn't want the
hostage after all, did you?
What?
I don't even know what
you're talkin' about, man.
Oh, I'm a man now, right?
Even in the pandemic, right baby?
(Tasha chuckles)
There's no hostages.
Uh huh.
Han Solo always shoots first.
Yeah.
(lurker screeching)
Run!
Hey, man!
Hey, you can't just leave me here, man!
Hey, come back!
Hey man, you can't leave me here!
Hey!
(dramatic music)
(lurker snarling)
Marcus! Marcus!
What's wrong, baby?
What's wrong?
I'm not gonna make it.
I'm not gonna make it.
Good, good.
I'm tired of runnin'.
(shots firing)
(lurker snarling)
(indistinct)
Clear!
Okay, okay, okay.
Marcus.
You okay, baby?
I'm okay.
We always come through.
I love you too, baby.
But we gotta get outta here.
Okay.
It's gonna get dark soon.
Okay.
[Marcus] Let's go.
Okay.
This way.
(Tasha panting)
'Cause we are the outliers
(dramatic music)
'Cause we are the outliers
(gentle music)
(crickets chirping)
[Tasha] Hey, I got you somethin'.
Check your bag when you get a chance.
(static crackling)
Oh, what is it, babe?
[Tasha] My lips are sealed.
Good things come to those who wait.
[Dr. Jorgensen] Help!
Help me!
Somebody, please!
Hey, we got a problem.
We got a problem out here.
Is anybody out there?
Copy, we got a problem.
I'll hit you back.
[Dr. Jorgensen] Please, help me!
Help!
Can anybody hear me?
Help!
Help me!
Doc.
Thank God you made it back.
What's goin' on?
I need...
I need you to take my son.
I don't understand.
I can get both of you out.
Come on.
There's no time.
Just listen to me.
I need you to get him to Site R.
He has to make it there.
I can't run anymore.
They know.
We're all in danger.
He's the key.
Wait.
Doc, Doc?
Doc?
Doc?
(indistinct)
(Doc grunting)
(fists pounding)
Just promise me.
Hey, come on.
Let's go, let's go.
Dad, no!
Dad, no!
Dad!
Come on, come on.
Dad, Dad, Dad!
You have to go.
Dad!
[Dr. Jorgensen] Now, come on.
No, Dad, Dad, Dad!
Come on.
Dad, Dad!
You have to go.
No, no, no, no.
I'm sorry.
I love you.
No, please, please, please.
Dad!
You have to go with Marcus.
[Ethan] I don't wanna go!
No!
Dad!
I need you to go.
I love you.
We gotta go.
Trust me.
Hurry, there's not time to argue.
Just go.
We gotta go.
No!
No Dad, no!
I'll hold 'em off, buy you some time.
Find shelter.
It's almost sundown, now hurry.
Go!
(fist pounding)
Kid, get behind me.
[Ethan] No, what?
Run, run!
Oh my God!
[Ethan] Oh my God!
Tasha, Tasha, don't
come back to base camp.
Don't come back to base camp.
I copy, don't come back to base camp.
(dramatic music)
(somber music)
(Marcus panting)
(liquid splashing)
(spoon clinking)
(bowl scraping)
No.
We are not doin' this again.
(Ethan sighs)
You want this?
(bag crinkling)
You happy now?
Well, good, 'cause we got about five
to 10 mics before we roll out,
so make sure you don't eat
all your marshmallows first.
What's a mic?
(spoon clatters)
(sighs) Just eat your
damn cereal, all right?
(gentle music)
(bag rustling)
(melancholy music)
[Tasha] "Hey, baby.
I know how hard it is
to get things nowadays,
but when I saw this, I thought of you.
You are a true warrior and king
and don't you ever forget it.
A king should have good reading materials
on other warriors and kings.
King T'Challa, one of
the greats just like you.
I love you."
(soft music)
Members of the board,
thank you for comin' in
on such short notice.
Matters come to my attention,
requires immediate action.
In these times, dealing
with the increased cases
of Zeno virus, there
were strict instructions
to halt all testing
and the mass production
of the vaccine you were working on.
Right, let me explain.
You don't get to speak.
Your obsession and delusion
has caused you to become reckless.
Despite many failed tests,
you ignored our warnings.
You stole agency resources.
All of you, sheep.
It's me.
I'm the one.
I'm changing this world for the better.
All you people are doing
is delaying the inevitable.
Silence!
Your reckless behavior
has caused enough damage.
Your vaccine was unstable,
yet you still conducted testing
on personnel without
organizational approval.
You're fired.
(pensive music)
After all I've done.
After all the countless contributions,
this is how the board repays me?
I am healing people and
keeping money in your pockets.
Wasn't that the goal?
I feel sorry for each
and every one of you.
Call security.
Yes, Sir.
There's no need.
I'll see myself out.
Good day, gentlemen.
(pensive music)
(door closes)
(all clapping)
Today would not be possible
without all of you and the help
of this man standing next
to me, Senator Andrew Doyle.
(all clapping)
We are the future of modern medicine
and infectious disease control.
See what the future holds
when we come together as one.
Believe in the possibilities.
Some may say that I was too overzealous,
but to change the world,
one must be up to the task.
Welcome to the future.
(all clapping)
(scissors snipping)
And now with the recent discovery
of the new NRG-12 vaccine,
we have an opportunity.
We have an opportunity
to change the world.
Dr. Jorgensen, please get
everyone set for bidding.
Thank you all.
(all clapping)
(clapping fades)
(dramatic news music)
[Reporter] And now to Ashley Hall
for breaking news.
Cases reported,
that during these trying times
with the Zeno virus still on the rise,
people are experiencing
horrific side effects
causing psychotic episodes
and aggressive behavior,
similar to that of the rabies virus.
Some experts speculate it is due
to the premature vaccination
administered to test subjects.
Stay tuned as we continue to
bring you the latest updates.
(water splashing)
(toothbrush scrubbing)
(Chuck spits)
(Chuck exhales)
(Chuck sniffs)
"I'm tryin' real hard, Ringo.
Real hard to be the shepherd."
(Chuck laughs)
That boy good.
Samuel L. Jackson.
Boy, can't nobody do like him.
Woo.
(zipper zipping)
(power whirring)
Hey!
What is goin' on?
(eerie music)
Hey, I'm in here.
Hey!
What's goin' on, guys?
It ain't funny.
(music continues)
Paul?
Kat?
Is that blood?
(phone clatters)
Ah, shit.
Look out!
Run!
(lurkers snarling)
(dramatic music)
(both screaming)
(lurkers snarling)
(music continues)
(both panting)
What the hell was that?
Oh, man, I knew I shoulda
called off sick today.
No, no, man.
I was just layin' in
bed and I got attacked.
[Chuck] Bro, bro, you're bleedin'.
Ah, shit.
I don't feel so well.
Paul, man.
Paul, are you okay, man?
You all right, man?
(Paul vomits)
(dramatic music)
(lurkers snarling)
(Chuck screams)
(Paul snarling)
Oh, God!
Oh, God!
(indistinct)
Where are the keys?
(snarling continues)
(music continues)
Missed you.
Don't tell me it isn't push start!
Stupid, man.
(lurkers yelling)
I'm sorry, Paul.
(tires squealing)
(music fades)
(siren wailing)
[Officer] Dispatch, this is Victor 12.
We'll be 10-7 at this silent alarm call.
Take a walk around and see
if there's any signs of forced entry,
or report back once complete.
[Dispatch] Copy that, Victor 12.
(suspenseful music)
[Officer] Oh, you at The Popcorn Bag?
Can you get me some?
No, sorry, they're closed.
(suspenseful music)
(lurker snarling)
Hello, is anyone in here?
It's police.
Hello.
Is anyone here?
(music continues)
(door opens)
Hello?
Is anyone here?
(music continues)
(lurker snarling)
You scared me there, bud.
Are you the owner?
Is everything all right here?
Sir, put your fuckin' hands in the air!
(dramatic music)
(lurker screams)
(shots firing)
(lurker snarling)
(music continues)
[Director] Action.
I'm Ashley Hall, and tonight I'm sitting
with Dr. Marrow, Head of the WMO.
Thanks for takin' the
time to talk, Doctor.
What is it that you
want the people to know?
First of all, Ashley, let me tell you,
I've been a big fan of
yours before all of this,
but being here now
with you in person has
made me more of a fan.
It's always a pleasure to address
the citizens of this great nation.
As we are all aware,
there's a serious outbreak
and with a lot of unanswered questions.
We at the WMO intend to
get you those answers
as well as the help that you need.
The government and the CDC have kept us
in the dark for far too long.
We at the WMO, we are the light.
Doctor, what can you
tell us about the virus?
This virus is deadly.
It attacks the white blood
cells and spreads rapidly,
affecting the essential nervous system
and eventually the cerebral cortex,
which caused severe flu-like
symptoms, hemophilia,
a yellowing of the eyes
similar to jaundice.
What is your take on the
severe effects of the virus
and what's happening to
people that are infected?
Any useful tips you can give?
What do you become if infected?
We refer to the
contaminated as lurkers due
to their demeanor once fully
engulfed with the virus.
What makes them so dangerous is that
to truly know if someone is infected,
you have to get a close look.
And that's something I ill advise.
Lurkers can become extremely
agitated, very violent,
especially after the sun goes
down for unknown reasons.
Anything else you'd like
the viewers to know, Doctor?
How do you get infected?
To the best of our knowledge,
this is not an airborne pathogen.
Coming in contact with
someone who is infected
by sequentially being bitten,
or having an open wound are the only ways
that the virus can enter the host
and someone could become ill.
So, it's the WMO that's
responsible for this?
Many would have you believe
that the WMO is responsible.
They've tried to silence
us for far too long.
We will not go quietly.
Your government, that's who
you should be afraid of.
And with that being said, we
are working around the clock
to find a new way to rebuild.
We will start with state-of-the-art
medical facilities.
So, hold to faith.
Bless you all, and let's
believe in a better tomorrow.
Thank you.
Thank you, Ashley.
It's been a pleasure.
Hope to see you again soon.
Hey Kid, what's the
maximum effective range
of an M-4 rifle to a point target?
Oh, uh...
Uh...
Come on, come on.
You got it.
The maximum effective
range of an M-4 rifle
is 500 meters to a point target.
Very good, Kid.
My name is Ethan.
Why do you always call me kid or boy?
And why do I need to learn
any of this stuff anyways?
You gotta stay sharp.
You don't wanna die out here, do you?
I know, I know.
"Stay sharp."
Knowin' is half the battle
and you don't wanna be
lurker bait, do you?
I guess.
(gentle music)
(crickets chirping)
No, Kid.
Hey.
(rifle cocks)
It's gettin' pretty late.
I see some houses over
there through the bushes.
Let's make it there and find
some shelter, all right?
Okay.
All right, let's go.
(music continues)
Check mate.
You've got to be kidding me.
That is the third game in a
row that you've won today.
(sighs) This is so boring and pointless.
Hey, hey, this beats video
games any day of the week.
(exhales) Yeah?
Then why don't you tell me how.
You see, this is a thinking man's game.
It takes skill and patience and you never,
you never lose.
You either win or you learn.
See, your problem is you play not to lose.
You gotta risk it all,
and that is how you win.
(doorknob rattling)
(pensive music)
Get up, get up.
Get up, get behind the chair.
(rattling continues)
(lurker snarls)
(shot firing)
[Allison] Put the gun down and keep
your hands where I can see them.
[Marcus] You first, lady.
And I don't miss.
Fair enough.
[Marcus] Boy, come over here.
Let me see your eyes.
Y'all all right?
Yeah, we're good.
Hey, how did you get here so quick?
Let's just say I have a way
of being at the right
place at the right time.
Lucky for you, here I am.
Well, thanks.
We appreciate it.
Hm.
What's your name?
And who's this little heartbreaker?
I'm Marcus.
This is Kid.
We're just in here for
a shelter for tonight
before we move up north.
Ah, let me guess.
You guys are headed to
Site R, the Promised Land,
the underground safe haven.
You heard of it?
I've heard things here and there.
Don't entirely know how to get there,
but you're on the right track.
All I know is that it's a little ways
from one of the metro stations.
Could be any of them,
but that's all I got.
Hey, well every little bit helps.
Sure thing.
I have a place down the road.
You both are much safer there.
I think we're good here.
(Allison groaning)
Ah, God!
[Marcus] Are you all right?
Yeah.
I'm not due for another few months.
(Allison groans)
You should really come over.
You'll be much safer there.
We have food and we could
really use the help.
Oh!
Okay, okay.
Kid, get your stuff.
(Allison panting)
(music continues)
[Allison] You guys ready?
Yeah, we're ready.
[Allison] All right.
That was scary.
Let's go.
(flashlight clicks)
(music continues)
(knife thudding)
Wow, you guys got an awesome place here.
Mm hm.
Oh, oh!
Hey, whoa!
Are you okay?
Oh (grunts)!
Whew!
Is it the baby?
(Allison breathing deeply)
We're good, we're good.
It must be the cold.
(Allison exhales deeply)
It's okay.
Well, if you guys are hungry,
my sister Rita's in the
kitchen cooking up some stuff.
We have guests?
Oh my gosh, it's about time.
It's been so long since I
been able to cook for people.
Welcome.
Wow, thank you guys.
Sure.
Your sister-
[Rita and Allison] Allison.
Allison, yes, Allison.
She saved us out there.
Thank you guys for havin' us.
Oh, absolutely.
I hope you guys are
already for some venison,
veggies with rice.
Venison?
It's deer, Kid.
Just deer.
Well, if you guys wanna wash up,
the bathroom is just that way.
Make yourselves at home.
Thank you.
Mm hm, go ahead.
Upstairs, Kid.
Here you guys go.
Thank you.
Thanks.
There you go, Allison.
So, what do y'all think?
It's good.
Yeah, it's really good.
By the way, how do you ladies maintain
your food resources around here?
Well, we actually used to
help our father on a farm
that we grew up on.
So, those skills came in very handy.
But meat (chuckles), meat
has been very hard to come by
because most of the
animals are infected now.
So, I've been wondering
how did you guys even end up here?
Kid.
Oh no, it's okay.
It's fine, I don't mind.
My husband Brad was watching TV
and I told him to go outside
and get our dog, Koda.
(Koda barking)
(solemn music)
And as soon as he got up
and went towards the door,
Koda just jumped in through the window
and started attacking Brad.
(Koda snarling)
His mouth was foaming
and his eyes were yellow.
He bit Brad over and over again.
(Brad screaming)
I remember that Brad
tried to go for the knife
that was in the kitchen.
(knife scrapes)
But he dropped it.
(knife clattering)
He dropped it because he
was already stumbling.
He then fell,
(Brad thuds)
and started vomiting blood.
(Brad vomits)
I tried to go see if he was
okay or if he needed something
and when I tapped his shoulder,
he turned around and
he wasn't Brad anymore.
It wasn't him.
(Brad snarls)
I just, I just wanted to run away.
I wanted to get away from
everything (exhales).
But I got out.
I managed to get out of the front door.
I shut the door, I locked it.
And all I could hear was was Brad
just ramming and ramming at the door.
And my dog is barking and I just
didn't know what to do at that point.
It was so cold.
(shots firing)
But just, just as I
thought that everything
was over and done with,
my sister just screeched
up into the driveway.
(tires screeching)
She did.
And I remember I rushed into the car,
and we sped off.
(car doors slamming)
(engine rumbling)
But then I looked out the rear view mirror
and all I could see was Brad and our dog
just chasing after us
running up to the car.
(Koda barking)
I just wanna forget everything now.
I just wanted to cry.
(melancholy music)
Come on in.
It's not much but you
guys can stay in here.
Hey, this will be fine.
Thanks so much for your hospitality.
Sure, here's some blankets.
[Ethan] Thank you, Ma'am.
Oh, you're welcome sweetie.
Make yourselves at home.
If you guys need anything
at all, please let me know.
Hey, we really appreciate this.
Sure thing.
All right.
Oh, and if you guys can't sleep,
there are still a few
channels you can watch on TV.
All right?
Have a good night.
(Marcus sighs)
(Marcus exhales)
Hey, try and get some sleep, Kid.
We got a long day ahead of us tomorrow.
(TV chattering indistinctly)
(light TV music)
[Dr. Marrow] Citizens, I
apologize for the late broadcast,
but something of importance has come up.
Some time ago we had a doctor working
for us named Dr. Jorgensen.
Dr. Jorgensen turned against us.
He left with vital resources,
which could have potentially damaged
all that we've worked with for you.
He was part of a camp
of seven individuals,
all of which we have
tracked down except for two.
We are willing to offer food, shelter,
and safety to anyone who
can provide information
or bring them to us.
After tracking down the doctor,
and raiding his home-
Kid, Kid?
Get up.
Get up now.
We luckily found
a photo of the group.
One is believed to be the doctor's son.
Come on.
Bring him
and all his belongings.
[Marcus] Let's go.
[Dr. Marrow] The other,
this man on my left in the picture.
Stop them at all costs.
What's going on, Marcus?
I'll tell you later.
Get your stuff.
Come on, Kid.
Got everything?
Just put it on, let's go.
Grab it.
(pensive music)
(chain rattles)
(door creaks)
(music fades)
(Marcus gasps)
(Ethan groans)
Get up, Kid.
What's goin' on here?
Looks like someone's lost.
It's easy prey.
Hey, we don't want any trouble.
We was seekin' some
shelter for a little bit.
Then we're gonna push out, okay?
Well, the problem is, man,
that you picked the wrong spot to rest.
See, this is my compound.
Anyone who comes here
pays taxes, you feel me?
(group chuckles)
I could dig it.
What's the cost?
We could start with him here.
Yeah, we'll take the boy.
That'll work.
Well, herein lies
the problem, my friend.
The kid's with me, and
he ain't goin' nowhere.
(chuckles) That's funny.
You actually think you got a choice, huh?
Now, lemme tell you what
the bigger problem is.
(pensive music)
It is you tryin' to test me.
See, I make the decisions around here.
And we could do this the
easy way or the hard way,
you understand (chuckles)?
Hey man, go get that (indistinct).
(Marcus groaning)
Marcus!
You mess with one of my soldiers,
that's like fuckin' with me personally.
Man, get on your damn knees.
(Marcus groans)
(pensive music)
(chain rattling)
(lurkers snarling)
(group yelling)
Behind you!
(shots firing)
Kid, let's go!
Get the bag!
Come on, through there.
(dramatic music)
We'll see each other soon enough.
Maybe, maybe not (grunts).
Trust.
(fist thuds)
Let's go.
Get in that room, kid.
Hey, switch.
Go, go!
(lurkers snarling)
(shots firing)
(dramatic music)
(snarling continues)
(chain rattling)
[Malcolm] Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Are you one of them?
Are you one of them?
No!
No, no.
Not one of anybody, all right?
Look, I don't want any trouble all right?
Puttin' my gun down.
Name's Malcolm.
I get it, different times we livin' in,
but none the less, it's nice to meet you.
So, who's the kid?
Is he yours?
[Marcus] He's not my kid.
Marcus, I really need
to go to the bathroom.
Okay, go over there by the bushes, Kid.
Stay where I can see you.
You hear me?
[Ethan] All right!
What's with the can?
Oh, you don't know about this here?
Well, see, the lurkers have
a heightened sense of sight,
especially at night, smell and hearin'.
They're attracted to the smell
of blood and pheromones in sweat.
So these babies cloak
you from bein' detected.
Temporarily, of course.
So, where y'all headin' if
you don't mind me askin'?
[Marcus] We're headin' up north aways.
Oh.
So, Site R?
[Marcus] You heard of it?
(chuckles) I have.
It's just beyond the Blue Ridge summit.
I'm actually headin' there myself.
Well, everyone's fightin' to get there
if they wanna live through this crap.
You know, I have a car a little ways up.
It's not much but it'll get us there.
I'll be happy to give you a ride.
Look, you can trust me, all right?
I know the world isn't a good place,
but there still is some good.
Now, the only weapon I have
is that one on the ground,
and I'll put that in the trunk.
If it makes you feel better,
you can search the car,
keep the gun on me.
Deal?
Sounds good.
Lead the way.
All right.
(thunder rumbling)
Patient X results?
Inconclusive.
And patient Y results?
[Dr. Myles] We're gonna find
out first thing in the morning.
Gimme a minute.
(drawer thuds)
(keyboard keys clacking)
(smirks) Dr. Murrow
won't forget your efforts.
Good work.
Excuse me, Sir, where's everyone at?
(sighs) The sins of the
world have been forgiven,
but we have a Judas among us.
I brought you here with
hope that you could help us.
It seems that someone under our roof knew
and helped our beloved
Dr. Jorgensen vanish
like a thief in the night.
But who?
It's a standard protocol, Dr. Myles,
but do you mind if I
ask you a few questions?
I know a decent amount about you,
but do you know exactly who I am?
Yes, Sir.
And do you know the job
that I was chosen to do?
Yes, Sir.
Do tell.
You were chosen to save the world.
I couldn't have said it better myself.
Now, before our beloved
Dr. Jorgensen vanished,
I was under the impression
that he worked alone
and that the people
in his village disappeared into thin air,
or someone was hiding them
despite my message to the people.
Do you know anything about this?
No, Sir.
Just speculations and rumors.
Good, interesting.
I'd love to hear this.
Well, I heard Dr. Jorgensen,
along with a couple of
government officials
who were helping him escape
were hold up somewhere
until they could find
a more permanent place.
Good, good.
Thank you.
Dr. Myles?
(suspenseful music)
(Dr. Marrow sighs)
Do you know what they call me?
Yes, Sir (speaking in foreign language).
(chuckles) Literal
translation, I am God.
And with that comes heavy responsibility.
Responsibility of taking
care of my people,
taking care of their families,
restoring order to the world.
And do you believe that I've done that?
Yes, Sir, without a doubt.
Then why sin against me?
Excuse me, Sir?
I don't ask for much.
Be grateful.
Loyalty.
I'm assuming you know what this is.
Here, lemme refresh your memory.
We tracked down Dr. Jorgensen
and after raiding his home,
unfortunately his son was no longer there.
We can only assume that he
was given vital information
on the cure as well as others.
As we were leaving, we found is this.
Is this your signature?
Wasn't so hard now, was it?
(Dr. Myles panting)
There's no need for that.
Just say you're sorry.
Sorry, sorry.
[Dr. Marrow] Just say you're sorry.
Sorry.
Sorry.
(chuckles) All is forgiven.
(knife thuds)
(Dr. Myles groans)
Medical lesson of the day.
A collapsed lung.
Can someone give me another term for that?
Frank?
Pneumothorax.
Correct.
Gold star.
And as you can see,
it becomes harder to
breathe without oxygen.
(Dr. Myles groaning)
Any questions?
No?
(chuckles) Good.
Frank, let him die.
And when he turns, kill him.
You got it, Boss.
What should I tell his family?
Tell 'em he fucked up.
[Dr. Myles] No, no!
(shot firing)
(engine rumbling)
We should be comin' up to a place
where we can make camp soon.
Sounds good.
Thanks.
Sure thing.
It's a tough world out there.
Question if you don't mind me askin'?
Go ahead, shoot.
What's the story with you and the kid?
Well, we're part of the
camp 'cause my wife and I,
the boy's father was a doctor.
Nice guy.
Not too social.
He was always workin' with somethin'
in the lab and in the basement.
Not sure what happened that day,
but it's like he knew someone
or something was trying to kill him.
(sighs) I don't know what.
Damn, that's tough.
He took it pretty hard.
Didn't talk for awhile.
Wow.
And if you don't mind me
askin', what about your wife?
(sighs) It's fine.
She died helpin' me save the boy.
She sacrificed her life so we could live.
To this day I blame myself,
and I also blame the boy.
But to tell the truth, he's
helped me get through a lot.
(sighs) Damn, I miss her.
I'm sorry, brother.
I imagine she was an amazin' wife,
and I hope you find peace.
Thanks.
Maybe someday.
Out of the Good Book.
You have a long road
ahead of you, Marcus.
Tasha?
(chuckles) You didn't
think you would get rid
of me that easily, did you baby?
I told you, I love a scrap.
But how are you here?
I'm always by your side.
I should've-
Don't even say it, Marcus.
That was my fate and I accepted it.
I'm tired.
And how you feelin', baby, that's okay,
but givin' up?
(pensive music)
(thunder rumbling)
(lurkers snarling)
(shots firing)
Check the door!
Kid, check that one.
(doors rattling)
Marcus!
I know!
(music continues)
(water dripping)
(music continues)
(music continues)
(door closes)
(lurker snarling)
(Tasha screaming)
(music continues)
(water dripping)
What the?
Marcus!
Tasha!
[Tasha] Marcus!
Tasha!
(shots firing)
(Tasha gasping)
Come here, come here.
Are you okay?
You okay?
Yes.
Come here, come here, come here.
Let me see you.
Grab that.
(lurkers snarling)
(dramatic music)
[Tasha] Hey, everything's
gonna be okay, okay?
Okay?
We're gonna finish the mission.
We're gonna get you to Site R
just like we promised, okay?
Now, can you promise me something?
Sure.
[Tasha] Will you take care of Marcus?
But aren't you coming?
[Tasha] Will you take care of Marcus?
Yeah.
Yeah?
But aren't you-
[Tasha] Come on, come on.
Come on, please.
Come on.
Come on, come on, go, go, go, go.
Tasha, what are you doin'?
Open the door.
Open the damn door!
Tasha!
(door rattling)
Tasha, open the door.
I don't care, open the door!
Open the door!
No!
Marcus, back up.
No.
[Tasha] Marcus, back up!
(Tasha sobbing)
(mellow music)
(distorted indistinct singing)
I love you.
(lurkers snarling)
Today's a good day to die.
Come on.
(shots firing)
(distorted indistinct singing)
(Marcus grunting)
(panting) Shit, shit.
Kid, are you okay?
We gotta get outta here.
(car beeping)
(music continues)
Boy, get up here.
You know the drill, stay in the corner
and don't move 'til I call you.
Clear.
Clear.
Well, considerin' this
place held up pretty well,
not too much damage,
I'm gonna go down to the pastor's office
and see if he has any candles.
(chuckles) Sounds good to me.
Wait, how do you know so
much about this place?
Oh, well you're lookin'
at the former pastor.
Wait, you?
You were a pastor?
I know.
I know, you wouldn't have guessed it,
but used to be pastor.
(sighs) But obviously
that life's over now.
That a shame.
This place looks like it could
have been something
amazing back in the day.
Yeah, it definitely was but
like I said, it's in the past.
We got about a half an
hour or so till sundown.
Y'all have food?
I got extra if you need it.
[Marcus] Hey, appreciate the offer.
We got a couple MREs over there.
(Ethan groans)
What?
You don't like beef stroganoff anymore?
Those things are gross.
[Marcus] Oh my God.
Kid, look.
You know we're in limited
supply here, right?
What do you want, some
sugar cereal or somethin'?
You know?
Oh my God.
Let me guess, pizza?
You guessed it.
I can taste it now.
All right, all right, hold up.
How 'bout this?
You gimme an IOU on that
and we'll make it up later.
Promise?
Promise.
All right, let's see what we get here.
(objects rustling)
Beef stroganoff with noodles,
with savia cream sauce
and mushroom and onions.
Mm.
Oh, M&Ms.
I call dibs on your pack.
[Marcus] What?
Snooze you lose.
(Marcus sighs)
(chuckles) Well, it
sound like it settled.
Let's get this food fixed
and secure for the night.
So, I have a question.
Why is time so important to everyone?
Well, the lurkers,
they tend to travel in bigger groups
and be out more around sunset
and become increasingly more violent.
Also, somethin' strange happens.
They become more human-like
with their actions,
makin' them more dangerous.
Doesn't help that you can barely tell
them apart from us uninfected,
until you see their yellow eyes,
so unlike the zombies in your
comic books bein' undead,
they're very much alive.
More human-like?
Yeah, they remember things.
When things started gettin' bad,
I tried to flee my home at night,
not realizin' the rule of nine.
My wife, she must have
got bitten at some point.
But when she got in the house,
she attacked me with the
saw from out the garage.
She was chasin' me through the house.
It was like she was possessed.
I escaped by climbin' out a window to what
to be to seem like
hoards of these lurkers.
So, generally you wouldn't
see them holdin' weapons
or anything like that,
but at night things change.
I'm sorry about your wife, brother.
Don't be, it's okay.
She was cheatin' on me so,
me leavin', I say we're even.
Okay, change of subject.
What is this Site R place
everyone keeps talking about?
Site R is the place
that's gonna save us all.
It's an underground city
with the complex built
into a mountainside.
It's where life is goin' to restart.
It's everything you can want.
Food, shelter, runnin' water,
electricity, protection, everything.
Things I would do anything to get back.
Now the journey there is tough,
but those who make it
can finally be at peace.
Who knows?
They may have a cure for all of this.
That's enough story time for tonight.
Got about 10 minutes to
get this place secure.
Kid, grab your stuff
and bed down over there.
(spray hissing)
(doorknob rattling)
I'll watch the door.
All right.
(Marcus sighs)
(unsettling music)
(Ethan gasping)
Marcus?
(gasping continues)
Marcus?
Marcus?
Where are you?
I'm getting a little thirsty, Marcus.
Marcus?
Are you in here?
Marcus?
(sighs) I'm gettin' kinda scared.
Where are you?
Are you in here?
Oh, God.
Marcus?
(music continues)
He's gotta be in here somewhere.
(music intensifies)
(objects clattering)
(Ethan screaming)
Marcus, Marcus, wake up!
What's wrong, Kid?
[Ethan] I hear them.
They're outside.
(sighs) You don't have to worry.
They can't get in.
Come rest.
I'll keep watch.
[Ethan] Okay.
Hey, Bone?
Radio.
(Frank whistling)
(fist knocks)
[Dr. Marrow] Come in.
Sir, you're gonna want to hear this.
And who is this I'm speaking to?
[Bone Collector] Yeah,
it's Bone Collector.
That's a rather bone chilling name.
What do I owe the pleasure of this call?
Is this the Dr. Marrow?
[Dr. Marrow] The one and only.
[Bone Collector] I got some info
on that kidnapped man if you want it.
What information?
Yeah, I'm talkin' about the type
that I could bring to you in person.
I'm intrigued.
Tell me more.
Yeah, we had a run in
with some of them lurkers,
but long story short, me
and my team can handle it.
So, if you want us to find
them, man, that's what we do.
All right, if that's the
case, then we'll talk terms
when I see their faces.
Does that sound fair or what?
I bring 'em in dead or alive.
It don't matter to us.
Alive.
All right.
(chuckles) That's what
I like to hear, man.
Pleasure doin' business with ya.
[Dr. Marrow] Likewise.
But just make sure you can deliver.
Final piece to the puzzle.
(ax thuds)
I think I prefer the baseball bat
more than this pistol, man.
They just don't work
with that gun, though.
We should-
Listen up!
We got some hunting to do, all right?
We bring 'em in alive.
Anyone steps in your
way, you take 'em out.
It's that easy.
Let's go.
(guns cocking)
(Marcus blows)
What are you doing?
I'm cleaning my weapon.
You never heard, take care of your weapon,
it takes care of you.
No.
Can I shoot it?
Whoa, whoa, soldier.
You gotta learn some things
about a weapon before you take it.
One, this is an M1 Garand cart.
It was made famous in
World War II in Vietnam.
I'm gonna let you hold it.
Put the butt stock in your shoulder.
(gun cocks)
Whoa, whoa, rule number one,
never point it anyone
unless you plan on shootin'.
Never put your finger on your trigger
unless you plan on pullin' it.
Got it?
You wanna play a little game?
Sure.
All right.
This is the butt stock.
This is your trigger.
Underneath, this is your magazine well.
It's where you put your bullets at.
This is the rear site.
This right here is your barrel,
and this is the front site.
Got it?
Yeah.
All right, can you say it back to me?
(smirks) Piece of cake.
All right, enough to put one M&M on it?
Make it two packs.
Deal. Go.
This is the butt stock
and this is the trigger.
This is the magazine wall.
This is the rear site.
This is the barrel, and
this is the front site.
Very good, I'm impressed.
You know what?
I'll take your shootin'
one day, how 'bout that?
Of course.
Put it here.
All right, cool.
Go get your toothbrush and
brush your teeth, all right?
Okay.
Hey, wait a sec, I
got somethin' for you.
This is yours.
Thank you so much.
All right, go and get ready.
(Ethan chuckles)
(rifle cocks)
And you see right here
how the number is dangled, but elevated?
Right.
Yeah, so...
Fascinating.
(lurker snarls)
(Andrew gasps)
Andrew, let's take a walk.
How is the research coming rather?
Rather well.
This is what we call
effective population control.
The power we hold is infinite.
We control the narrative.
Think about it, from New
York, Japan to Paris.
That was always the plan.
But you created madness.
Quite the opposite.
I found a better way.
Let's go.
(engine rumbling)
(Ethan winces)
Marcus, I'm sleepy.
[Marcus] Okay, Kid, just lay down.
All right.
(Ethan grunting)
(button clicks)
[Logan] Today is March 25th, 2025.
This is Dr. Logan Jorgensen,
and everything you've heard is a lie.
I'm a former employee of WMO,
and Dr. Marrow is not who he says he is.
Now, my son and I find
ourselves on the run.
And if you find this, they found me.
I'm certain I found the
source to all this madness.
What's uncertain is how
this disease is spread.
I thought it was airborne,
but at this point,
I don't think it is.
From the observations I've made,
there appear to be stages.
The lurkers, as they're called,
discovered that they're not dead.
They're very much alive.
Gives me hope that I can find a cure.
Disease or infection,
it causes them to be extremely aggressive,
especially at night.
I've also discovered, I
think we may all be infected.
Some of us are just asymptomatic.
I fear, when we die, we all turn.
The zombies on the other hand,
are a lot slower than the lurkers.
Research continues.
Lurkers continue to overcome the planet,
and I have no answers yet.
I've met a couple of people
that we've set up camp with.
They all seem like pretty decent,
although I'm pretty sure
the one named Billy,
a fat one is stealin' food.
I did meet a interesting couple,
a man named Marcus and
his wife Tasha, I believe.
Both former military.
(button clicks)
(panting) It's gonna be okay, Ethan.
I just...
Just need to get you back
without anyone seeing.
(button clicks)
Today we almost saw tragedy.
Ethan was attacked by lurkers.
I thought I lost my boy.
(button clicks)
But I've discovered something fascinating.
Ethan never turned.
I think, I'm almost positive
this is due to his rare
blood disease, PNH.
I think Ethan's blood is the cure.
Ethan, stop complaining.
Don't you realize what
these findings mean?
This is gonna change our lives.
I'll be recognized across the world.
Now, stop your whining.
Well, I'll be.
This whole time we've been
carrying the key to this.
(Marcus scoffs)
(soft music)
Come on.
There you go.
A little lower.
One more time.
Come on.
[Tasha] It's been awhile
since I've seen a smile
like that on that big head of yours.
(Tasha sighs)
You would've made such a great father.
Ethan really cares for you.
But you gotta stop bein' so hard on him.
I'll work on it.
Marcus, you better get outta here.
And remember-
I know, I know.
Always keep your head on (indistinct).
Marcus, we gonna go shootin'?
Yeah, we can shoot.
All right, game time, buddy.
You ready?
No.
Be okay.
It's all right.
Get comfortable.
Take a deep breath.
Blow it out.
(Ethan blows)
All right, pull the charge in, head low.
Marcus?
What's up?
What if I miss?
If you miss, you just shoot again.
(rifle cocks)
All right.
You comfortable?
All right.
Look through your rear
site to your front site.
Take a deep breath, blow it out.
Squeeze the trigger.
(shot firing)
Hey, awesome.
Yo, you're a natural born killer.
Bravo.
(Malcolm clapping)
Hey, are you two ready to go?
We still have a ways to
go and not to mention,
the lurkers probably heard that shot.
Yeah, he's right, Kid.
Come on, let's go.
Grab my jacket.
Come on.
(gentle music)
[Ethan] So, how'd I do?
You put in some solid work, Kid.
Did you see me?
I pulled the trigger like clink,
then the bullet shot out like zoom,
and hit the target like, boom.
Oh my God, that was so awesome.
Can we do it again, Marcus?
Please, please?
Slow down, killer.
Slow down.
Hey, Kid?
(tires screeching)
(cars crashing)
(glass shatters)
(high pitched whirring)
(pensive music)
Kid?
Kid (groans)?
Kid?
(shoe thuds)
(Marcus groans)
Marcus, Marcus!
Marcus!
(Ethan gasping)
Marcus (gasping)!
Marcus!
Marcus!
Don't you dare give up.
T (panting)?
It's not your time to go.
Finish what we started.
Look, there's no time
for giving up and dying.
Marcus, I love you.
Now, wake up!
(water splashing)
(Marcus spitting)
(chair clattering)
(Marcus panting)
(fist thuds)
Marcus, Marcus, Marcus.
Tell me, what was Dr. Jorgensen hiding?
(drill whirring)
I don't know what you're talkin' 'bout.
And who the hell are you?
(Marcus choking)
Excuse me for being rude.
My name is Frank.
Now stop bullshitting with me.
He was hiding information
and you know about it.
(Marcus gasping)
(Marcus groans)
Woo!
I can do this all damn day.
Now, gimme me the fucking
information we want.
Okay.
Okay.
I'll tell you what you want.
Come closer.
(Marcus gasps)
Closer (groans).
Fuck you (laughs).
(head bangs)
(Marcus exclaims)
(Marcus groans)
You know I can kill you right now,
but apparently you like pain,
so I'm gonna give that to you.
(Marcus panting)
(sparks crackling)
This should make you talk.
And after I'm done with my fun,
we're gonna bring a lurker
in here to tear you apart.
Huh, better yet, if we
can't make you talk,
let's see if the boy will.
I'm gonna break every bone
that little boy's body,
and then feed that little
shit to the lurkers.
You fuckin' touch him,
I'll fuckin' kill you!
That's a nice lookin'
jewelry around your neck.
(necklace snaps)
(Frank laughs)
(door bangs)
(Dr. Marrow whistling)
(staff chattering)
(Ethan exhales)
Oh, don't worry about them.
(chuckles) They can't hurt you.
But I can.
I need you to cooperate (chuckles).
(Dr. Marrow whistling)
(fist knocking)
What?
It's just me.
So, this is the kid?
In the flesh.
Where are we at with finding out anything?
Was his father onto something?
I mean, what was he hiding?
(chuckles) Andrew, I don't have time
to entertain your questions.
I am working.
In this syringe is a truth serum,
powerful enough to
temporarily paralyze him
so we can get the
information that we need.
Are you happy?
I've given you the damned world.
I've funded everything you've
needed to make this possible.
The least you could do
is have some answers.
(instruments clattering)
(Andrew gasping)
You must have forgot that I'm charge.
Don't you ever interrupt my work.
Fuck you, and fuck your money.
Oh my God.
The only reason
you're alive, I allow you to live.
You fucking nut.
Please don't kill me.
Let me go.
Please, please.
Do you want understand?
I'm so sorry.
Yes.
Yes, please, please, please.
Please, please.
Oh, God, oh, God.
There.
Oh, God, oh, God.
Always a pleasure, Doyle.
Oh, God.
Now, I'll keep you posted.
Go back to the WMO and let them know
that things are running smoothly here.
[Andrew] I'll be returning tomorrow.
Thank you.
Now, where were we?
(Ethan panting)
(fist knocking)
Sir, we found somethin'
in the kid's backpack,
you'll want to see this.
This better be good.
Looks like the fun's gonna have to wait.
(Ethan whimpering)
Here you go, Sir.
[Dr. Jorgensen] Ethan never turned.
This is due to his rare
blood disease, PNH.
I think Ethan's blood is the cure.
(button clicks)
[Dr. Marrow] Perfect.
(Ethan gasping)
(monitor beeping)
[Dr. Jorgensen] Ethan never turned.
I think, I'm almost positive
that it's due to his
rare blood disease, PNH.
I think Ethan's blood is the cure.
(button clicks)
Frank, we got everything we need.
Go kill the snitch and the boy's friend.
You got it, Boss.
What about the boy?
Leave that to me.
Once I get the samples we
need, I'll dispose of him.
(Frank smirks)
(Marcus panting)
(Marcus grunting)
Oh, shit.
(Marcus grunting)
Time's up, motherfucker.
Looks like we won't be
needing you or the boy,
so I guess I'll be the
last face you ever see.
Oo, how I'm going to love to hear
you scream and beg for mercy.
Any last words?
(Marcus spits)
(sighs) You're already dead,
and you don't even know it dumb ass.
(Frank chuckles)
You know, some days,
even the devil sits
back and admire my work.
(head thuds)
(upbeat rock music)
(both grunting)
(Frank spits)
You bitch!
(both grunting)
(music continues)
(Frank screaming)
(neck snaps)
Fuck you, Frank.
(Marcus panting)
(suspenseful music)
I'm goin' to lunch.
(music continues)
(Ethan gasping)
Oh!
Oh, Kid!
Marcus, I thought you left me.
I'll never leave you again, man.
You okay?
Yeah, are you hurt?
You should have seen the other guy.
Hey, I know this place.
Still has drainage and sewage.
Two tunnels.
I'll get us out of here, all right?
No, no, no, no, no.
I know this place better, okay?
I have a better plan.
There are lurkers locked up
everywhere in this building.
There's even one who's
right in that room, okay?
Over there.
We gotta get outta here.
Let's get outta here, all right?
[Ethan] Yeah.
Let's go.
(pensive music)
Let's go.
(dramatic music)
(lurker snarling)
(pensive music)
(Frank snarling)
(dramatic music)
[Marrow's Employee] Marrow, come in.
Marrow, go.
[Marrow's Employee]
The boy (indistinct).
Okay.
Frank?
Frank, come in.
Frank, come in.
Frank?
Fuck!
Fuck!
(chair clattering)
The people that you were with,
the man and the boy, they escaped.
Did you have anything to do with this?
No, I barely knew them.
Then you're no good to be then.
No, please wait!
I know where they're goin'.
Please, let me go!
I can tell you where you can find them.
Wait!
Fuck!
Fuck.
What the fuck, what the
fuck, what the fuck?
Fuck, fuck.
(Frank snarling)
Frank?
Frank?
(Frank snarling)
No, no, Frank!
No, no!
Frank!
Frank!
(indistinct yelling)
(knife thuds)
(dramatic music fades)
(knife clatters)
(Dr. Marrow gasping)
Hey, wait, wait.
What about me?
I saved you.
Come on.
Please!
Please!
No question.
Superman is definitely
better than Black Panther.
Negative Ghost Rider,
Black Panther all the way.
One, he's rich.
Two, super smart.
And three, he has vibranium.
Can he fly?
Don't worry, I'll wait.
[Marcus] Can he fly?
You're reaching, Kid.
Chicks dig the vibranium.
[Ethan] Did you just see that?
[Marcus] Yep.
Marcus, are we gonna help him?
Not our fight, Kid.
Help, help!
What do you mean?
I'm helping.
[Marcus] Kid, what are you doing?
Helping.
[Marcus] Damn it, Kid (grunts).
(Chuck whimpering)
(lurker snarling)
(shot firing)
(Chuck gasping)
(Marcus sighs)
Kid, what is wrong with you?
This guy is not your problem.
We have one mission, get to Site R.
(Ethan grunts)
(Ethan panting)
(gas can clattering)
(Marcus groans)
(Chuck gasping)
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you (gasping).
You good?
Yes, thank you.
Thank you.
Oh, I'd have killed it, man,
but it was a kid, man.
I just couldn't do it.
Oh, oh man.
I was just out here tryin'
to get some gas for Jewels.
[Marcus] Who's Jewels?
You know, Ezekiel 25:17.
"The path of the righteous man."
(indistinct) fool.
My car.
You named your car Jewels?
Yes, man, 'cause this is a bad mother.
But that's not this point.
Listen, you know where
any gas stations are?
Man, you got a long walk ahead of you.
Oh, damn.
Well, I'm Chuck.
I'm Chuck.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Marcus.
This is-
Ethan.
My name is Ethan.
Well, it's a pleasure to meet you both.
I guess you guys are
headed to Site R, huh?
You heard of it?
Yes, of course.
The safe haven.
It's where everybody's goin'.
Look, I know we're at least
goin' in the right direction.
It's up this way.
Okay.
It's not safe out here alone.
You can ride with us.
Oh, oh, really?
Oh, thank you.
Thank you.
Please don't get no blood
on my seats, all right?
[Chuck] Oh, I won't, oh.
Be back with you, girl.
I promise.
Mwah, oh.
Hey Boss, we need to switch vehicles
so we can make room for the package.
(static crackling)
Radio Nico and have him
bring the truck to the gate.
He can help carry it.
(static crackling)
So, Malcolm, is it?
Yeah, yeah.
Why did we drop Dr. Marrow off?
That's none of your concern.
So, what can you tell me
about the man and the boy?
Well, not a lot.
Just that they're tryin' to get
to a location called Site R.
(speaking in foreign language) Yes, yes.
The place everyone is trying
to get to, the safe haven.
The only safe haven is WMO.
We already know the boy's situation.
What else can you tell me?
There has to be something else.
Look, that's all I know, I swear, okay?
Are you gonna hurt them?
Do you actually think
Dr. Marrow would hurt them?
Look at me!
Do you think he would do that?
No, no.
Watch out!
Oh my God!
(tires squealing)
(baby crying)
Well, are you gonna help her?
[Tyson] Drive!
Drive? Are you mad?
It's a woman with a child.
She clearly is-
If you want to help
so bad, then get out.
Otherwise, not another fucking word.
Let's go.
(engine idling)
Looks like we got a small window.
What you think?
We all can't go in.
I'll go.
It'll be a quick in and out.
Marcus, please don't go.
I'll be back, Kid, I promise.
Now, pass me the bag, will you?
(Ethan sighs)
[Chuck] We got a small openin'.
I don't see any lurkers.
Okay.
Here, take this radio
in case I need to warn.
All right.
Hey Marcus, before you go,
can you check and see if they have any
of those cheese puffs on the shelf?
Come on, man, I've been cravin' 'em, man.
All right, just watch the kid.
Make sure he's safe, man.
Got him.
He'll be all right, kid.
Hey, hey!
Hey!
What's the emergency, kid?
Oh, shoot!
Marcus, get out!
He left his radio.
Oh, no.
Oh, no.
Think, think, think.
Think.
Hey, hey, kid.
Wait, you...
Oh.
(pensive music)
(music continues)
(music continues)
(music continues)
(music continues)
(lurkers snarling)
(music continues)
(lurkers yelling)
(shots firing)
(dramatic music)
(lurkers banging)
(lurkers snarling)
(Ethan banging)
(Ethan yelling)
Come on, Marcus!
It's Ethan!
Let me in!
(objects rattling)
Kid, what are you doin' here?
Gotta get to the front.
Let's go.
Klaus, make sweep of place.
[Klaus] You got it, Boss.
Nico, keep car running
in case we need to make fast getaway.
Malcolm, take a walk with me.
(engine idling)
(static crackling)
Boss, what do you want to do?
[Dr. Marrow] Leave him.
I suggest you find shelter.
It's a dangerous world out here.
You'll see.
You need men like us, but for now goodbye.
(Malcolm gasping)
(bugs chirping)
[Chuck] We should cut through there.
All right, lead the way.
Man, we've been walkin'
for miles and still nothin'.
Hey, you must have patience, my friend.
We'll find something.
Plenty of places around here to search.
I guess.
Like right over there.
(chuckles) Our prayers
have been answered.
Whew.
Hey Kid, do me a favor.
I want you to stay over here, hidden.
Mr. Chuck and I are gon' check it out.
Here.
Provide over watch.
Try not to shoot yourself.
Ready, Chuck?
Let's go.
[Jonas] Put the guns
down back away slowly.
No one has to die.
This belongs to us.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Wait, wait, wait, wait,
wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
I know him, all right?
He's good people.
[Marcus] Malcolm?
You know this crew?
I do.
We were runnin' together before.
He's a former soldier
and he knows his shit.
Trust me.
Well, sorry fellas for
the misunderstanding.
You know how it is these days.
You can never be too careful.
The name's Jonas.
This here is Charlotte, AKA Chef.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
I'm Marcus.
This here is Kid.
And this is Chuck.
Good thing he jumped in and stopped you
'cause I was about to go all
John Wick on y'all (chuckles).
They're also tryin' to get to Site R.
I think we can help each other.
We're heading to this abandoned tunnel.
Supposedly it's gonna
take us right to Site R.
What do you think, Marcus?
Sounds good.
Who's drivin'?
(engine rumbling)
All, right hey, check this out.
We're goin' in blind so I'ma gonna need
everybody to check all your equipment
and reload all your magazines
and get ready to move out, all right?
Give me a thumbs up when you're ready.
(guns cocking)
Hey man, glad to see you got out alive.
Yeah, thanks.
It was close.
Hey Ajax, we got lurkers comin'.
We gotta go now.
Roger that.
Hey, check this out.
Ready to move.
Ready.
All righty, we're movin' out.
Stagger formation on me.
Stay on my ass, Kid.
(bugs chirping)
(anticipatory music)
It is dark as shit in here.
Yeah, I can tell.
I got better night vision.
I'll take the lead.
Roger.
I'll let the team know.
(music continues)
(indistinct)
Shit.
Ajax?
Show time.
Looks like like 25, 30 lurkers in there.
What you gonna do?
It's your call.
Fuck, we've already came this far.
We have to push forward.
Besides we have a contact
on the other side.
Fuck.
All right, we just gonna have to be quiet.
There's about 25, 30 lurkers up front.
We're gonna just weave through 'em,
but I'm gonna need everybody to be quiet.
We got lurkers back here.
Got lurkers ahead.
Did you say 25 lurkers?
I'm not goin' in there.
Shut up.
We have no choice.
Hey, hey.
[Marcus] Move out.
(suspenseful music)
(lurkers snarling)
(can rattling)
(lurker shrieks)
(shots firing)
(solemn music)
(music continues)
(singer vocalizing)
Come on.
Malcolm, help me up, man.
Help me up, Malcolm, help me up.
Come on, come on.
Malcolm, please!
Malcolm, Malcolm!
No!
(Chuck screaming)
Oh, God (screams)!
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
(Malcolm whimpers)
(music continues)
Are you bit?
Did it bite you?
Come here.
(Malcolm speaking indistinctly)
Malcolm?
Malcolm where's Chuck?
Malcolm, where's Chuck?
Where's Chuck?
I couldn't...
Malcolm, where's Chuck?
I couldn't save him,
I couldn't save him.
I couldn't save (sobs)...
(bugs chirping)
We should be at the destination shortly.
(Marcus sighs)
And that is it.
You are all done.
Thank you, Doctor.
Anytime.
(fist knocks)
Oh, evening, Mayor.
Evening, my dear.
Excuse me.
Uh huh.
Any sign of the boy or the man?
Not yet.
And that worries me because
it's one step closer to Site R.
But the trials are going
well, soon to be closer.
I really need that boy's
blood sample, though.
That could complete the
cycle to make this perfect.
I'm sure we'll get it soon.
I'll round up some guards
to do a search party,
see if we can turn anything up.
(fist knocks)
Excuse me?
Sorry to bother you again,
Doctor and Mr. Mayor,
but I've been informed there's
some newcomers at the gate.
Wonderful.
Let's go meet them and see
if they're a good fit for Arcadia.
Talk soon.
(gate rattling)
(engine rumbling)
Ah, welcome (speaking
in foreign language).
Welcome to Arcadia.
State your business.
My name is Malcolm.
I'm traveling with my
friend Marcus and Ethan.
We're looking to enter your community.
Okay.
Please pull down there, turn your car off,
and I will escort you in.
(Marcus sighs)
(engine rumbling)
This all the weapons y'all got?
[Marcus and Malcolm] Yeah.
Give me that bag.
You're all clear.
Follow.
(fist knocks)
[Andrew] Come in.
This is the Mayor of
Arcadia, Andrew Doyle.
[Andrew] Pleasure to meet you all.
Please come right in.
Sir, the doctor would
like to have a word
with the one called Malcolm in the lab.
That's me.
[Andrew] No worries.
Join us once you're finished.
Come.
(drawer thuds)
(glass clinks)
(liquid splashing)
Well,
welcome to Arcadia.
We're delighted to have you.
How y'all doin' after such a long drive?
We're doin' fine.
How 'bout yourself?
Well, I'm hangin' in there,
like a hair in a biscuit (laughs).
(Ethan hyperventilating)
Is the little fella gonna be all right?
[Marcus] Yeah, he's just a
little shaken from the ride.
But he just needs to calm down.
Sure thing.
I actually have to go grab somethin'.
I'll be right back.
Please help yourself to anything you want.
Fresh water or liquor for
you my friend (laughs).
Help yourselves (laughs).
[Marcus] Don't mind if I do.
(door closes)
I know him (breathing heavily).
[Marcus] What's got you frazzled, Kid?
That guy, I know him.
He was in the lab when I was
strapped down to the bed.
I remember.
[Marcus] Okay.
Okay, Kid.
Come back, relax.
I couldn't see him, but
I remember that voice.
"Hang in there like a hair in a biscuit."
Yeah, that was his voice.
I know it, just we have
to get out of here.
Okay, calm down, Kid.
Calm down.
Relax.
Lay back.
Good to see you again, Malcolm.
Can't say we didn't predict this.
Look, I brought them here
despite my feelin's on it.
But you're right.
The world is dangerous and food is scarce.
I did everything you wanted.
And I'm here now to
claim what you promised.
Now, you see?
I'm not such a bad guy.
Oh, I'm a ruthless man.
But you (chuckles), you got me beat.
I don't like that.
You turned your back on
your friends for what?
Peanuts.
And now you're here to claim them?
Listen carefully, and
you listen loud and clear
'cause I am absolutely going
to kill both your friends.
Come here.
Thank you for your service, Malcolm.
Goodnight.
(gun thuds)
(Malcolm groans)
Take him to the cell.
Prep him to get vaccinated.
[Tyson] You got it, Boss.
Bye bye (groans).
Everything all right now?
Every member has to go
through screening and vaccine,
so just wanted to get
you both ready to go.
[Marcus] Okay.
You mind if we use the restroom?
It's been a long trip.
Not a problem.
I'll have a guard to escort you.
Looking forward to having you both
as the newest members of Arcadia.
Look, when you get back,
I'll just need your bags
and all your weapons.
It's just protocol.
[Marcus] Okay, Kid, let's go.
(Andrew chuckles)
(toilet flushes)
No response from the bathroom.
Be right there.
Mr. Marcus, Ethan,
everything okay in there?
Dr. Marrow, they've escaped.
You need to do it, now or never.
Shoulda killed him when
I had the fuckin' chance.
When I had the fucking chance!
It's not ready yet.
It's not fucking ready.
Boss!
Guards, open the gates.
This is a Code Red.
This is not a drill.
All personnel get to safety now!
You!
I've got the enemies in my sight, Sir.
Keep 'em in your sights.
I'm on my way.
(siren wailing)
No, no!
(all snarling)
(siren wailing)
Take the shot and don't you fuckin' miss.
(shots firing)
(Marcus groans)
Keep goin', keep goin'.
Got him, Sir.
Again, again.
It's jammed, Sir.
Fuck it.
Leave 'em to the herd.
Let's go.
Oh, Marcus.
Listen to me, Kid.
Listen, you're special.
You have the power to end all of this.
You're the key to life.
Don't stop runnin' till you get to Site R.
Marcus-
Here, take this.
What?
Marcus, what are you doing?
Take my bag.
[Ethan] No, I can't.
I can't leave you.
You have to do this journey by yourself.
No, no.
I can't.
You can do it.
No, Marcus, I can't.
I can't.
I taught you everything
you need to know.
You can do this.
They're not gonna stop.
Yeah.
So you can't stop running.
Take it.
(Ethan sobbing)
Go.
(lurkers snarling)
(melancholy music)
[Ethan] I love you, man.
[Marcus] I love you too, Ethan.
Hey, you called me Ethan.
[Marcus] Yes, I did.
Now go, go.
Go!
(Marcus grunts)
(shots firing)
(music slows)
(heart beat pounding)
(heart beat slows)
(monitor flat lines)
(anticipatory music)
Hands up.
Leave the guns and anything else you have.
We don't wanna have to kill you.
Speak for yourself, old man.
I say we take this guy.
(energetic rock music)
(all grunting)
(music continues)
(grunting continues)
(music continues)
(grunting continues)
[Marcus] I don't know
how I'm gonna win this war,
or even when.
I just know I'm not gonna lose.
I can't.
If I give up now, what
was I even fighting for?
After all, the two most powerful warriors
are patience and time.
The journey continues.
(rapper scatting)
The city of the dead
These lurkers got my name
Y'all, ever since COVID hit us
We had some dark nights
I look left forward and back
But somethin' don't look right
Everybody ready to fight
No love, it's just push us
Can't go outside
There's somethin' in the bushes
They call 'em lurkers
Simply caution because they herd us
Suggest when nightfall lock the doors
And close curtains
A pistol on my person
You know, I get to workers
On the first thing to move
I'ma draw, I'ma burst one
Head shot, you better believe this
Set you free
In the city of the dead
Get rid of this disease
In the city of the dead
(indistinct)
City of the dead
(indistinct)
Was your life so hard
I hope I may just to
look you in your eyes
Whoa
They never lie
You know we not the same
You don't know where I came from
Can you stand the rain
We armed and dangerous
What you know about pain
I think you made it out
Two time after drink
You're finally wakin' up
To finally in my bed
(indistinct)
So finally get back to me
Boy, is you dumb
Fuck it, let's do the math
(indistinct)
I could turn you into a stat
Look at that
(indistinct)
Boy, I'm still movin' in packs
I'm still movin'
As long as I'm gettin' wrecked
And as long as I get money
I don't see why it wouldn't last
No, we not the same
You don't know where I came from
Can you stand the rain
We armed and dangerous
What do you know about pain
I think you made it out
Two time after drink
We're finally wakin' up
Oh, they never lie
Oh
(foreboding music)
(dramatic music)
(singer vocalizing)
(music continues)
(vocalizing continues)
(music fades)
(gentle music)
(birds chirping)
Hey, big man.
What's up, babe?
Do you remember when we were in Kuwait,
and you went into that Porta John?
(laughs) Uh huh, and that big camel spider
came off the ceiling and
then fell on your back?
Do I?
That son of a bitch was as big as hell.
(laughs) It was so big.
Oh, and then you started screamin'
like a little school girl.
Talk about some, "Oh,
Tasha, Tasha, get it off me!
Get it off me."
Hold up, hold up.
You my dear have a vivid imagination.
Whatever.
Was it also my imagination
when you emptied
the entire magazine on the big man spider?
And was it also my imagination
when you got that little
article 15 for it?
If you remember correctly,
you're not soldier unless
you get one, two, 3-0.
Oh, whatever.
Hey (chuckles).
(Tasha laughs)
Ah, such is life.
Uh huh.
(panting) Thank God!
Help me, help me, help me (gasping).
Hey there, darlin's.
What, y'all out for a nice
romantic walk or somethin'?
Aint y'all heard these
woods ain't safe (chuckles)?
Hey, ah, ah.
Put the gun down right down next
to where you standin' nice
and slow on the ground.
There you go.
Hey brother, we don't want any problems.
I ain't your brother.
I ain't your brother, boy.
Now, the young lady,
now her I might like to be friends with.
Hey, hey, you don't want her.
You don't want her, okay?
Marcus.
Be cool, baby.
Yeah, baby.
Be cool.
Marcus, you cannot give that to him.
What you got there, boy?
Just wait.
I know you want the hostage, right?
That's what you want.
I don't know what an H-S-A-S-F
or some half ass alphabet you spittin',
but I'm gonna tell you right
now, I'll take whatever I want.
We'll take whatever we want.
All right.
Marcus, just give it to him so we can-
Yeah, Marcus.
Just give it to us.
All right, I'm goin'
real slow, all right?
Real slow.
Just relax.
Come on, move fast.
Just relax, all right?
(shots firing)
(knife thuds)
(woodsperson grunts)
(Tasha panting)
(woodsperson grunting)
Hey, turn over, asshole.
Oh!
I guess you didn't want the
hostage after all, did you?
What?
I don't even know what
you're talkin' about, man.
Oh, I'm a man now, right?
Even in the pandemic, right baby?
(Tasha chuckles)
There's no hostages.
Uh huh.
Han Solo always shoots first.
Yeah.
(lurker screeching)
Run!
Hey, man!
Hey, you can't just leave me here, man!
Hey, come back!
Hey man, you can't leave me here!
Hey!
(dramatic music)
(lurker snarling)
Marcus! Marcus!
What's wrong, baby?
What's wrong?
I'm not gonna make it.
I'm not gonna make it.
Good, good.
I'm tired of runnin'.
(shots firing)
(lurker snarling)
(indistinct)
Clear!
Okay, okay, okay.
Marcus.
You okay, baby?
I'm okay.
We always come through.
I love you too, baby.
But we gotta get outta here.
Okay.
It's gonna get dark soon.
Okay.
[Marcus] Let's go.
Okay.
This way.
(Tasha panting)
'Cause we are the outliers
(dramatic music)
'Cause we are the outliers
(gentle music)
(crickets chirping)
[Tasha] Hey, I got you somethin'.
Check your bag when you get a chance.
(static crackling)
Oh, what is it, babe?
[Tasha] My lips are sealed.
Good things come to those who wait.
[Dr. Jorgensen] Help!
Help me!
Somebody, please!
Hey, we got a problem.
We got a problem out here.
Is anybody out there?
Copy, we got a problem.
I'll hit you back.
[Dr. Jorgensen] Please, help me!
Help!
Can anybody hear me?
Help!
Help me!
Doc.
Thank God you made it back.
What's goin' on?
I need...
I need you to take my son.
I don't understand.
I can get both of you out.
Come on.
There's no time.
Just listen to me.
I need you to get him to Site R.
He has to make it there.
I can't run anymore.
They know.
We're all in danger.
He's the key.
Wait.
Doc, Doc?
Doc?
Doc?
(indistinct)
(Doc grunting)
(fists pounding)
Just promise me.
Hey, come on.
Let's go, let's go.
Dad, no!
Dad, no!
Dad!
Come on, come on.
Dad, Dad, Dad!
You have to go.
Dad!
[Dr. Jorgensen] Now, come on.
No, Dad, Dad, Dad!
Come on.
Dad, Dad!
You have to go.
No, no, no, no.
I'm sorry.
I love you.
No, please, please, please.
Dad!
You have to go with Marcus.
[Ethan] I don't wanna go!
No!
Dad!
I need you to go.
I love you.
We gotta go.
Trust me.
Hurry, there's not time to argue.
Just go.
We gotta go.
No!
No Dad, no!
I'll hold 'em off, buy you some time.
Find shelter.
It's almost sundown, now hurry.
Go!
(fist pounding)
Kid, get behind me.
[Ethan] No, what?
Run, run!
Oh my God!
[Ethan] Oh my God!
Tasha, Tasha, don't
come back to base camp.
Don't come back to base camp.
I copy, don't come back to base camp.
(dramatic music)
(somber music)
(Marcus panting)
(liquid splashing)
(spoon clinking)
(bowl scraping)
No.
We are not doin' this again.
(Ethan sighs)
You want this?
(bag crinkling)
You happy now?
Well, good, 'cause we got about five
to 10 mics before we roll out,
so make sure you don't eat
all your marshmallows first.
What's a mic?
(spoon clatters)
(sighs) Just eat your
damn cereal, all right?
(gentle music)
(bag rustling)
(melancholy music)
[Tasha] "Hey, baby.
I know how hard it is
to get things nowadays,
but when I saw this, I thought of you.
You are a true warrior and king
and don't you ever forget it.
A king should have good reading materials
on other warriors and kings.
King T'Challa, one of
the greats just like you.
I love you."
(soft music)
Members of the board,
thank you for comin' in
on such short notice.
Matters come to my attention,
requires immediate action.
In these times, dealing
with the increased cases
of Zeno virus, there
were strict instructions
to halt all testing
and the mass production
of the vaccine you were working on.
Right, let me explain.
You don't get to speak.
Your obsession and delusion
has caused you to become reckless.
Despite many failed tests,
you ignored our warnings.
You stole agency resources.
All of you, sheep.
It's me.
I'm the one.
I'm changing this world for the better.
All you people are doing
is delaying the inevitable.
Silence!
Your reckless behavior
has caused enough damage.
Your vaccine was unstable,
yet you still conducted testing
on personnel without
organizational approval.
You're fired.
(pensive music)
After all I've done.
After all the countless contributions,
this is how the board repays me?
I am healing people and
keeping money in your pockets.
Wasn't that the goal?
I feel sorry for each
and every one of you.
Call security.
Yes, Sir.
There's no need.
I'll see myself out.
Good day, gentlemen.
(pensive music)
(door closes)
(all clapping)
Today would not be possible
without all of you and the help
of this man standing next
to me, Senator Andrew Doyle.
(all clapping)
We are the future of modern medicine
and infectious disease control.
See what the future holds
when we come together as one.
Believe in the possibilities.
Some may say that I was too overzealous,
but to change the world,
one must be up to the task.
Welcome to the future.
(all clapping)
(scissors snipping)
And now with the recent discovery
of the new NRG-12 vaccine,
we have an opportunity.
We have an opportunity
to change the world.
Dr. Jorgensen, please get
everyone set for bidding.
Thank you all.
(all clapping)
(clapping fades)
(dramatic news music)
[Reporter] And now to Ashley Hall
for breaking news.
Cases reported,
that during these trying times
with the Zeno virus still on the rise,
people are experiencing
horrific side effects
causing psychotic episodes
and aggressive behavior,
similar to that of the rabies virus.
Some experts speculate it is due
to the premature vaccination
administered to test subjects.
Stay tuned as we continue to
bring you the latest updates.
(water splashing)
(toothbrush scrubbing)
(Chuck spits)
(Chuck exhales)
(Chuck sniffs)
"I'm tryin' real hard, Ringo.
Real hard to be the shepherd."
(Chuck laughs)
That boy good.
Samuel L. Jackson.
Boy, can't nobody do like him.
Woo.
(zipper zipping)
(power whirring)
Hey!
What is goin' on?
(eerie music)
Hey, I'm in here.
Hey!
What's goin' on, guys?
It ain't funny.
(music continues)
Paul?
Kat?
Is that blood?
(phone clatters)
Ah, shit.
Look out!
Run!
(lurkers snarling)
(dramatic music)
(both screaming)
(lurkers snarling)
(music continues)
(both panting)
What the hell was that?
Oh, man, I knew I shoulda
called off sick today.
No, no, man.
I was just layin' in
bed and I got attacked.
[Chuck] Bro, bro, you're bleedin'.
Ah, shit.
I don't feel so well.
Paul, man.
Paul, are you okay, man?
You all right, man?
(Paul vomits)
(dramatic music)
(lurkers snarling)
(Chuck screams)
(Paul snarling)
Oh, God!
Oh, God!
(indistinct)
Where are the keys?
(snarling continues)
(music continues)
Missed you.
Don't tell me it isn't push start!
Stupid, man.
(lurkers yelling)
I'm sorry, Paul.
(tires squealing)
(music fades)
(siren wailing)
[Officer] Dispatch, this is Victor 12.
We'll be 10-7 at this silent alarm call.
Take a walk around and see
if there's any signs of forced entry,
or report back once complete.
[Dispatch] Copy that, Victor 12.
(suspenseful music)
[Officer] Oh, you at The Popcorn Bag?
Can you get me some?
No, sorry, they're closed.
(suspenseful music)
(lurker snarling)
Hello, is anyone in here?
It's police.
Hello.
Is anyone here?
(music continues)
(door opens)
Hello?
Is anyone here?
(music continues)
(lurker snarling)
You scared me there, bud.
Are you the owner?
Is everything all right here?
Sir, put your fuckin' hands in the air!
(dramatic music)
(lurker screams)
(shots firing)
(lurker snarling)
(music continues)
[Director] Action.
I'm Ashley Hall, and tonight I'm sitting
with Dr. Marrow, Head of the WMO.
Thanks for takin' the
time to talk, Doctor.
What is it that you
want the people to know?
First of all, Ashley, let me tell you,
I've been a big fan of
yours before all of this,
but being here now
with you in person has
made me more of a fan.
It's always a pleasure to address
the citizens of this great nation.
As we are all aware,
there's a serious outbreak
and with a lot of unanswered questions.
We at the WMO intend to
get you those answers
as well as the help that you need.
The government and the CDC have kept us
in the dark for far too long.
We at the WMO, we are the light.
Doctor, what can you
tell us about the virus?
This virus is deadly.
It attacks the white blood
cells and spreads rapidly,
affecting the essential nervous system
and eventually the cerebral cortex,
which caused severe flu-like
symptoms, hemophilia,
a yellowing of the eyes
similar to jaundice.
What is your take on the
severe effects of the virus
and what's happening to
people that are infected?
Any useful tips you can give?
What do you become if infected?
We refer to the
contaminated as lurkers due
to their demeanor once fully
engulfed with the virus.
What makes them so dangerous is that
to truly know if someone is infected,
you have to get a close look.
And that's something I ill advise.
Lurkers can become extremely
agitated, very violent,
especially after the sun goes
down for unknown reasons.
Anything else you'd like
the viewers to know, Doctor?
How do you get infected?
To the best of our knowledge,
this is not an airborne pathogen.
Coming in contact with
someone who is infected
by sequentially being bitten,
or having an open wound are the only ways
that the virus can enter the host
and someone could become ill.
So, it's the WMO that's
responsible for this?
Many would have you believe
that the WMO is responsible.
They've tried to silence
us for far too long.
We will not go quietly.
Your government, that's who
you should be afraid of.
And with that being said, we
are working around the clock
to find a new way to rebuild.
We will start with state-of-the-art
medical facilities.
So, hold to faith.
Bless you all, and let's
believe in a better tomorrow.
Thank you.
Thank you, Ashley.
It's been a pleasure.
Hope to see you again soon.
Hey Kid, what's the
maximum effective range
of an M-4 rifle to a point target?
Oh, uh...
Uh...
Come on, come on.
You got it.
The maximum effective
range of an M-4 rifle
is 500 meters to a point target.
Very good, Kid.
My name is Ethan.
Why do you always call me kid or boy?
And why do I need to learn
any of this stuff anyways?
You gotta stay sharp.
You don't wanna die out here, do you?
I know, I know.
"Stay sharp."
Knowin' is half the battle
and you don't wanna be
lurker bait, do you?
I guess.
(gentle music)
(crickets chirping)
No, Kid.
Hey.
(rifle cocks)
It's gettin' pretty late.
I see some houses over
there through the bushes.
Let's make it there and find
some shelter, all right?
Okay.
All right, let's go.
(music continues)
Check mate.
You've got to be kidding me.
That is the third game in a
row that you've won today.
(sighs) This is so boring and pointless.
Hey, hey, this beats video
games any day of the week.
(exhales) Yeah?
Then why don't you tell me how.
You see, this is a thinking man's game.
It takes skill and patience and you never,
you never lose.
You either win or you learn.
See, your problem is you play not to lose.
You gotta risk it all,
and that is how you win.
(doorknob rattling)
(pensive music)
Get up, get up.
Get up, get behind the chair.
(rattling continues)
(lurker snarls)
(shot firing)
[Allison] Put the gun down and keep
your hands where I can see them.
[Marcus] You first, lady.
And I don't miss.
Fair enough.
[Marcus] Boy, come over here.
Let me see your eyes.
Y'all all right?
Yeah, we're good.
Hey, how did you get here so quick?
Let's just say I have a way
of being at the right
place at the right time.
Lucky for you, here I am.
Well, thanks.
We appreciate it.
Hm.
What's your name?
And who's this little heartbreaker?
I'm Marcus.
This is Kid.
We're just in here for
a shelter for tonight
before we move up north.
Ah, let me guess.
You guys are headed to
Site R, the Promised Land,
the underground safe haven.
You heard of it?
I've heard things here and there.
Don't entirely know how to get there,
but you're on the right track.
All I know is that it's a little ways
from one of the metro stations.
Could be any of them,
but that's all I got.
Hey, well every little bit helps.
Sure thing.
I have a place down the road.
You both are much safer there.
I think we're good here.
(Allison groaning)
Ah, God!
[Marcus] Are you all right?
Yeah.
I'm not due for another few months.
(Allison groans)
You should really come over.
You'll be much safer there.
We have food and we could
really use the help.
Oh!
Okay, okay.
Kid, get your stuff.
(Allison panting)
(music continues)
[Allison] You guys ready?
Yeah, we're ready.
[Allison] All right.
That was scary.
Let's go.
(flashlight clicks)
(music continues)
(knife thudding)
Wow, you guys got an awesome place here.
Mm hm.
Oh, oh!
Hey, whoa!
Are you okay?
Oh (grunts)!
Whew!
Is it the baby?
(Allison breathing deeply)
We're good, we're good.
It must be the cold.
(Allison exhales deeply)
It's okay.
Well, if you guys are hungry,
my sister Rita's in the
kitchen cooking up some stuff.
We have guests?
Oh my gosh, it's about time.
It's been so long since I
been able to cook for people.
Welcome.
Wow, thank you guys.
Sure.
Your sister-
[Rita and Allison] Allison.
Allison, yes, Allison.
She saved us out there.
Thank you guys for havin' us.
Oh, absolutely.
I hope you guys are
already for some venison,
veggies with rice.
Venison?
It's deer, Kid.
Just deer.
Well, if you guys wanna wash up,
the bathroom is just that way.
Make yourselves at home.
Thank you.
Mm hm, go ahead.
Upstairs, Kid.
Here you guys go.
Thank you.
Thanks.
There you go, Allison.
So, what do y'all think?
It's good.
Yeah, it's really good.
By the way, how do you ladies maintain
your food resources around here?
Well, we actually used to
help our father on a farm
that we grew up on.
So, those skills came in very handy.
But meat (chuckles), meat
has been very hard to come by
because most of the
animals are infected now.
So, I've been wondering
how did you guys even end up here?
Kid.
Oh no, it's okay.
It's fine, I don't mind.
My husband Brad was watching TV
and I told him to go outside
and get our dog, Koda.
(Koda barking)
(solemn music)
And as soon as he got up
and went towards the door,
Koda just jumped in through the window
and started attacking Brad.
(Koda snarling)
His mouth was foaming
and his eyes were yellow.
He bit Brad over and over again.
(Brad screaming)
I remember that Brad
tried to go for the knife
that was in the kitchen.
(knife scrapes)
But he dropped it.
(knife clattering)
He dropped it because he
was already stumbling.
He then fell,
(Brad thuds)
and started vomiting blood.
(Brad vomits)
I tried to go see if he was
okay or if he needed something
and when I tapped his shoulder,
he turned around and
he wasn't Brad anymore.
It wasn't him.
(Brad snarls)
I just, I just wanted to run away.
I wanted to get away from
everything (exhales).
But I got out.
I managed to get out of the front door.
I shut the door, I locked it.
And all I could hear was was Brad
just ramming and ramming at the door.
And my dog is barking and I just
didn't know what to do at that point.
It was so cold.
(shots firing)
But just, just as I
thought that everything
was over and done with,
my sister just screeched
up into the driveway.
(tires screeching)
She did.
And I remember I rushed into the car,
and we sped off.
(car doors slamming)
(engine rumbling)
But then I looked out the rear view mirror
and all I could see was Brad and our dog
just chasing after us
running up to the car.
(Koda barking)
I just wanna forget everything now.
I just wanted to cry.
(melancholy music)
Come on in.
It's not much but you
guys can stay in here.
Hey, this will be fine.
Thanks so much for your hospitality.
Sure, here's some blankets.
[Ethan] Thank you, Ma'am.
Oh, you're welcome sweetie.
Make yourselves at home.
If you guys need anything
at all, please let me know.
Hey, we really appreciate this.
Sure thing.
All right.
Oh, and if you guys can't sleep,
there are still a few
channels you can watch on TV.
All right?
Have a good night.
(Marcus sighs)
(Marcus exhales)
Hey, try and get some sleep, Kid.
We got a long day ahead of us tomorrow.
(TV chattering indistinctly)
(light TV music)
[Dr. Marrow] Citizens, I
apologize for the late broadcast,
but something of importance has come up.
Some time ago we had a doctor working
for us named Dr. Jorgensen.
Dr. Jorgensen turned against us.
He left with vital resources,
which could have potentially damaged
all that we've worked with for you.
He was part of a camp
of seven individuals,
all of which we have
tracked down except for two.
We are willing to offer food, shelter,
and safety to anyone who
can provide information
or bring them to us.
After tracking down the doctor,
and raiding his home-
Kid, Kid?
Get up.
Get up now.
We luckily found
a photo of the group.
One is believed to be the doctor's son.
Come on.
Bring him
and all his belongings.
[Marcus] Let's go.
[Dr. Marrow] The other,
this man on my left in the picture.
Stop them at all costs.
What's going on, Marcus?
I'll tell you later.
Get your stuff.
Come on, Kid.
Got everything?
Just put it on, let's go.
Grab it.
(pensive music)
(chain rattles)
(door creaks)
(music fades)
(Marcus gasps)
(Ethan groans)
Get up, Kid.
What's goin' on here?
Looks like someone's lost.
It's easy prey.
Hey, we don't want any trouble.
We was seekin' some
shelter for a little bit.
Then we're gonna push out, okay?
Well, the problem is, man,
that you picked the wrong spot to rest.
See, this is my compound.
Anyone who comes here
pays taxes, you feel me?
(group chuckles)
I could dig it.
What's the cost?
We could start with him here.
Yeah, we'll take the boy.
That'll work.
Well, herein lies
the problem, my friend.
The kid's with me, and
he ain't goin' nowhere.
(chuckles) That's funny.
You actually think you got a choice, huh?
Now, lemme tell you what
the bigger problem is.
(pensive music)
It is you tryin' to test me.
See, I make the decisions around here.
And we could do this the
easy way or the hard way,
you understand (chuckles)?
Hey man, go get that (indistinct).
(Marcus groaning)
Marcus!
You mess with one of my soldiers,
that's like fuckin' with me personally.
Man, get on your damn knees.
(Marcus groans)
(pensive music)
(chain rattling)
(lurkers snarling)
(group yelling)
Behind you!
(shots firing)
Kid, let's go!
Get the bag!
Come on, through there.
(dramatic music)
We'll see each other soon enough.
Maybe, maybe not (grunts).
Trust.
(fist thuds)
Let's go.
Get in that room, kid.
Hey, switch.
Go, go!
(lurkers snarling)
(shots firing)
(dramatic music)
(snarling continues)
(chain rattling)
[Malcolm] Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Are you one of them?
Are you one of them?
No!
No, no.
Not one of anybody, all right?
Look, I don't want any trouble all right?
Puttin' my gun down.
Name's Malcolm.
I get it, different times we livin' in,
but none the less, it's nice to meet you.
So, who's the kid?
Is he yours?
[Marcus] He's not my kid.
Marcus, I really need
to go to the bathroom.
Okay, go over there by the bushes, Kid.
Stay where I can see you.
You hear me?
[Ethan] All right!
What's with the can?
Oh, you don't know about this here?
Well, see, the lurkers have
a heightened sense of sight,
especially at night, smell and hearin'.
They're attracted to the smell
of blood and pheromones in sweat.
So these babies cloak
you from bein' detected.
Temporarily, of course.
So, where y'all headin' if
you don't mind me askin'?
[Marcus] We're headin' up north aways.
Oh.
So, Site R?
[Marcus] You heard of it?
(chuckles) I have.
It's just beyond the Blue Ridge summit.
I'm actually headin' there myself.
Well, everyone's fightin' to get there
if they wanna live through this crap.
You know, I have a car a little ways up.
It's not much but it'll get us there.
I'll be happy to give you a ride.
Look, you can trust me, all right?
I know the world isn't a good place,
but there still is some good.
Now, the only weapon I have
is that one on the ground,
and I'll put that in the trunk.
If it makes you feel better,
you can search the car,
keep the gun on me.
Deal?
Sounds good.
Lead the way.
All right.
(thunder rumbling)
Patient X results?
Inconclusive.
And patient Y results?
[Dr. Myles] We're gonna find
out first thing in the morning.
Gimme a minute.
(drawer thuds)
(keyboard keys clacking)
(smirks) Dr. Murrow
won't forget your efforts.
Good work.
Excuse me, Sir, where's everyone at?
(sighs) The sins of the
world have been forgiven,
but we have a Judas among us.
I brought you here with
hope that you could help us.
It seems that someone under our roof knew
and helped our beloved
Dr. Jorgensen vanish
like a thief in the night.
But who?
It's a standard protocol, Dr. Myles,
but do you mind if I
ask you a few questions?
I know a decent amount about you,
but do you know exactly who I am?
Yes, Sir.
And do you know the job
that I was chosen to do?
Yes, Sir.
Do tell.
You were chosen to save the world.
I couldn't have said it better myself.
Now, before our beloved
Dr. Jorgensen vanished,
I was under the impression
that he worked alone
and that the people
in his village disappeared into thin air,
or someone was hiding them
despite my message to the people.
Do you know anything about this?
No, Sir.
Just speculations and rumors.
Good, interesting.
I'd love to hear this.
Well, I heard Dr. Jorgensen,
along with a couple of
government officials
who were helping him escape
were hold up somewhere
until they could find
a more permanent place.
Good, good.
Thank you.
Dr. Myles?
(suspenseful music)
(Dr. Marrow sighs)
Do you know what they call me?
Yes, Sir (speaking in foreign language).
(chuckles) Literal
translation, I am God.
And with that comes heavy responsibility.
Responsibility of taking
care of my people,
taking care of their families,
restoring order to the world.
And do you believe that I've done that?
Yes, Sir, without a doubt.
Then why sin against me?
Excuse me, Sir?
I don't ask for much.
Be grateful.
Loyalty.
I'm assuming you know what this is.
Here, lemme refresh your memory.
We tracked down Dr. Jorgensen
and after raiding his home,
unfortunately his son was no longer there.
We can only assume that he
was given vital information
on the cure as well as others.
As we were leaving, we found is this.
Is this your signature?
Wasn't so hard now, was it?
(Dr. Myles panting)
There's no need for that.
Just say you're sorry.
Sorry, sorry.
[Dr. Marrow] Just say you're sorry.
Sorry.
Sorry.
(chuckles) All is forgiven.
(knife thuds)
(Dr. Myles groans)
Medical lesson of the day.
A collapsed lung.
Can someone give me another term for that?
Frank?
Pneumothorax.
Correct.
Gold star.
And as you can see,
it becomes harder to
breathe without oxygen.
(Dr. Myles groaning)
Any questions?
No?
(chuckles) Good.
Frank, let him die.
And when he turns, kill him.
You got it, Boss.
What should I tell his family?
Tell 'em he fucked up.
[Dr. Myles] No, no!
(shot firing)
(engine rumbling)
We should be comin' up to a place
where we can make camp soon.
Sounds good.
Thanks.
Sure thing.
It's a tough world out there.
Question if you don't mind me askin'?
Go ahead, shoot.
What's the story with you and the kid?
Well, we're part of the
camp 'cause my wife and I,
the boy's father was a doctor.
Nice guy.
Not too social.
He was always workin' with somethin'
in the lab and in the basement.
Not sure what happened that day,
but it's like he knew someone
or something was trying to kill him.
(sighs) I don't know what.
Damn, that's tough.
He took it pretty hard.
Didn't talk for awhile.
Wow.
And if you don't mind me
askin', what about your wife?
(sighs) It's fine.
She died helpin' me save the boy.
She sacrificed her life so we could live.
To this day I blame myself,
and I also blame the boy.
But to tell the truth, he's
helped me get through a lot.
(sighs) Damn, I miss her.
I'm sorry, brother.
I imagine she was an amazin' wife,
and I hope you find peace.
Thanks.
Maybe someday.
Out of the Good Book.
You have a long road
ahead of you, Marcus.
Tasha?
(chuckles) You didn't
think you would get rid
of me that easily, did you baby?
I told you, I love a scrap.
But how are you here?
I'm always by your side.
I should've-
Don't even say it, Marcus.
That was my fate and I accepted it.
I'm tired.
And how you feelin', baby, that's okay,
but givin' up?
(pensive music)
(thunder rumbling)
(lurkers snarling)
(shots firing)
Check the door!
Kid, check that one.
(doors rattling)
Marcus!
I know!
(music continues)
(water dripping)
(music continues)
(music continues)
(door closes)
(lurker snarling)
(Tasha screaming)
(music continues)
(water dripping)
What the?
Marcus!
Tasha!
[Tasha] Marcus!
Tasha!
(shots firing)
(Tasha gasping)
Come here, come here.
Are you okay?
You okay?
Yes.
Come here, come here, come here.
Let me see you.
Grab that.
(lurkers snarling)
(dramatic music)
[Tasha] Hey, everything's
gonna be okay, okay?
Okay?
We're gonna finish the mission.
We're gonna get you to Site R
just like we promised, okay?
Now, can you promise me something?
Sure.
[Tasha] Will you take care of Marcus?
But aren't you coming?
[Tasha] Will you take care of Marcus?
Yeah.
Yeah?
But aren't you-
[Tasha] Come on, come on.
Come on, please.
Come on.
Come on, come on, go, go, go, go.
Tasha, what are you doin'?
Open the door.
Open the damn door!
Tasha!
(door rattling)
Tasha, open the door.
I don't care, open the door!
Open the door!
No!
Marcus, back up.
No.
[Tasha] Marcus, back up!
(Tasha sobbing)
(mellow music)
(distorted indistinct singing)
I love you.
(lurkers snarling)
Today's a good day to die.
Come on.
(shots firing)
(distorted indistinct singing)
(Marcus grunting)
(panting) Shit, shit.
Kid, are you okay?
We gotta get outta here.
(car beeping)
(music continues)
Boy, get up here.
You know the drill, stay in the corner
and don't move 'til I call you.
Clear.
Clear.
Well, considerin' this
place held up pretty well,
not too much damage,
I'm gonna go down to the pastor's office
and see if he has any candles.
(chuckles) Sounds good to me.
Wait, how do you know so
much about this place?
Oh, well you're lookin'
at the former pastor.
Wait, you?
You were a pastor?
I know.
I know, you wouldn't have guessed it,
but used to be pastor.
(sighs) But obviously
that life's over now.
That a shame.
This place looks like it could
have been something
amazing back in the day.
Yeah, it definitely was but
like I said, it's in the past.
We got about a half an
hour or so till sundown.
Y'all have food?
I got extra if you need it.
[Marcus] Hey, appreciate the offer.
We got a couple MREs over there.
(Ethan groans)
What?
You don't like beef stroganoff anymore?
Those things are gross.
[Marcus] Oh my God.
Kid, look.
You know we're in limited
supply here, right?
What do you want, some
sugar cereal or somethin'?
You know?
Oh my God.
Let me guess, pizza?
You guessed it.
I can taste it now.
All right, all right, hold up.
How 'bout this?
You gimme an IOU on that
and we'll make it up later.
Promise?
Promise.
All right, let's see what we get here.
(objects rustling)
Beef stroganoff with noodles,
with savia cream sauce
and mushroom and onions.
Mm.
Oh, M&Ms.
I call dibs on your pack.
[Marcus] What?
Snooze you lose.
(Marcus sighs)
(chuckles) Well, it
sound like it settled.
Let's get this food fixed
and secure for the night.
So, I have a question.
Why is time so important to everyone?
Well, the lurkers,
they tend to travel in bigger groups
and be out more around sunset
and become increasingly more violent.
Also, somethin' strange happens.
They become more human-like
with their actions,
makin' them more dangerous.
Doesn't help that you can barely tell
them apart from us uninfected,
until you see their yellow eyes,
so unlike the zombies in your
comic books bein' undead,
they're very much alive.
More human-like?
Yeah, they remember things.
When things started gettin' bad,
I tried to flee my home at night,
not realizin' the rule of nine.
My wife, she must have
got bitten at some point.
But when she got in the house,
she attacked me with the
saw from out the garage.
She was chasin' me through the house.
It was like she was possessed.
I escaped by climbin' out a window to what
to be to seem like
hoards of these lurkers.
So, generally you wouldn't
see them holdin' weapons
or anything like that,
but at night things change.
I'm sorry about your wife, brother.
Don't be, it's okay.
She was cheatin' on me so,
me leavin', I say we're even.
Okay, change of subject.
What is this Site R place
everyone keeps talking about?
Site R is the place
that's gonna save us all.
It's an underground city
with the complex built
into a mountainside.
It's where life is goin' to restart.
It's everything you can want.
Food, shelter, runnin' water,
electricity, protection, everything.
Things I would do anything to get back.
Now the journey there is tough,
but those who make it
can finally be at peace.
Who knows?
They may have a cure for all of this.
That's enough story time for tonight.
Got about 10 minutes to
get this place secure.
Kid, grab your stuff
and bed down over there.
(spray hissing)
(doorknob rattling)
I'll watch the door.
All right.
(Marcus sighs)
(unsettling music)
(Ethan gasping)
Marcus?
(gasping continues)
Marcus?
Marcus?
Where are you?
I'm getting a little thirsty, Marcus.
Marcus?
Are you in here?
Marcus?
(sighs) I'm gettin' kinda scared.
Where are you?
Are you in here?
Oh, God.
Marcus?
(music continues)
He's gotta be in here somewhere.
(music intensifies)
(objects clattering)
(Ethan screaming)
Marcus, Marcus, wake up!
What's wrong, Kid?
[Ethan] I hear them.
They're outside.
(sighs) You don't have to worry.
They can't get in.
Come rest.
I'll keep watch.
[Ethan] Okay.
Hey, Bone?
Radio.
(Frank whistling)
(fist knocks)
[Dr. Marrow] Come in.
Sir, you're gonna want to hear this.
And who is this I'm speaking to?
[Bone Collector] Yeah,
it's Bone Collector.
That's a rather bone chilling name.
What do I owe the pleasure of this call?
Is this the Dr. Marrow?
[Dr. Marrow] The one and only.
[Bone Collector] I got some info
on that kidnapped man if you want it.
What information?
Yeah, I'm talkin' about the type
that I could bring to you in person.
I'm intrigued.
Tell me more.
Yeah, we had a run in
with some of them lurkers,
but long story short, me
and my team can handle it.
So, if you want us to find
them, man, that's what we do.
All right, if that's the
case, then we'll talk terms
when I see their faces.
Does that sound fair or what?
I bring 'em in dead or alive.
It don't matter to us.
Alive.
All right.
(chuckles) That's what
I like to hear, man.
Pleasure doin' business with ya.
[Dr. Marrow] Likewise.
But just make sure you can deliver.
Final piece to the puzzle.
(ax thuds)
I think I prefer the baseball bat
more than this pistol, man.
They just don't work
with that gun, though.
We should-
Listen up!
We got some hunting to do, all right?
We bring 'em in alive.
Anyone steps in your
way, you take 'em out.
It's that easy.
Let's go.
(guns cocking)
(Marcus blows)
What are you doing?
I'm cleaning my weapon.
You never heard, take care of your weapon,
it takes care of you.
No.
Can I shoot it?
Whoa, whoa, soldier.
You gotta learn some things
about a weapon before you take it.
One, this is an M1 Garand cart.
It was made famous in
World War II in Vietnam.
I'm gonna let you hold it.
Put the butt stock in your shoulder.
(gun cocks)
Whoa, whoa, rule number one,
never point it anyone
unless you plan on shootin'.
Never put your finger on your trigger
unless you plan on pullin' it.
Got it?
You wanna play a little game?
Sure.
All right.
This is the butt stock.
This is your trigger.
Underneath, this is your magazine well.
It's where you put your bullets at.
This is the rear site.
This right here is your barrel,
and this is the front site.
Got it?
Yeah.
All right, can you say it back to me?
(smirks) Piece of cake.
All right, enough to put one M&M on it?
Make it two packs.
Deal. Go.
This is the butt stock
and this is the trigger.
This is the magazine wall.
This is the rear site.
This is the barrel, and
this is the front site.
Very good, I'm impressed.
You know what?
I'll take your shootin'
one day, how 'bout that?
Of course.
Put it here.
All right, cool.
Go get your toothbrush and
brush your teeth, all right?
Okay.
Hey, wait a sec, I
got somethin' for you.
This is yours.
Thank you so much.
All right, go and get ready.
(Ethan chuckles)
(rifle cocks)
And you see right here
how the number is dangled, but elevated?
Right.
Yeah, so...
Fascinating.
(lurker snarls)
(Andrew gasps)
Andrew, let's take a walk.
How is the research coming rather?
Rather well.
This is what we call
effective population control.
The power we hold is infinite.
We control the narrative.
Think about it, from New
York, Japan to Paris.
That was always the plan.
But you created madness.
Quite the opposite.
I found a better way.
Let's go.
(engine rumbling)
(Ethan winces)
Marcus, I'm sleepy.
[Marcus] Okay, Kid, just lay down.
All right.
(Ethan grunting)
(button clicks)
[Logan] Today is March 25th, 2025.
This is Dr. Logan Jorgensen,
and everything you've heard is a lie.
I'm a former employee of WMO,
and Dr. Marrow is not who he says he is.
Now, my son and I find
ourselves on the run.
And if you find this, they found me.
I'm certain I found the
source to all this madness.
What's uncertain is how
this disease is spread.
I thought it was airborne,
but at this point,
I don't think it is.
From the observations I've made,
there appear to be stages.
The lurkers, as they're called,
discovered that they're not dead.
They're very much alive.
Gives me hope that I can find a cure.
Disease or infection,
it causes them to be extremely aggressive,
especially at night.
I've also discovered, I
think we may all be infected.
Some of us are just asymptomatic.
I fear, when we die, we all turn.
The zombies on the other hand,
are a lot slower than the lurkers.
Research continues.
Lurkers continue to overcome the planet,
and I have no answers yet.
I've met a couple of people
that we've set up camp with.
They all seem like pretty decent,
although I'm pretty sure
the one named Billy,
a fat one is stealin' food.
I did meet a interesting couple,
a man named Marcus and
his wife Tasha, I believe.
Both former military.
(button clicks)
(panting) It's gonna be okay, Ethan.
I just...
Just need to get you back
without anyone seeing.
(button clicks)
Today we almost saw tragedy.
Ethan was attacked by lurkers.
I thought I lost my boy.
(button clicks)
But I've discovered something fascinating.
Ethan never turned.
I think, I'm almost positive
this is due to his rare
blood disease, PNH.
I think Ethan's blood is the cure.
Ethan, stop complaining.
Don't you realize what
these findings mean?
This is gonna change our lives.
I'll be recognized across the world.
Now, stop your whining.
Well, I'll be.
This whole time we've been
carrying the key to this.
(Marcus scoffs)
(soft music)
Come on.
There you go.
A little lower.
One more time.
Come on.
[Tasha] It's been awhile
since I've seen a smile
like that on that big head of yours.
(Tasha sighs)
You would've made such a great father.
Ethan really cares for you.
But you gotta stop bein' so hard on him.
I'll work on it.
Marcus, you better get outta here.
And remember-
I know, I know.
Always keep your head on (indistinct).
Marcus, we gonna go shootin'?
Yeah, we can shoot.
All right, game time, buddy.
You ready?
No.
Be okay.
It's all right.
Get comfortable.
Take a deep breath.
Blow it out.
(Ethan blows)
All right, pull the charge in, head low.
Marcus?
What's up?
What if I miss?
If you miss, you just shoot again.
(rifle cocks)
All right.
You comfortable?
All right.
Look through your rear
site to your front site.
Take a deep breath, blow it out.
Squeeze the trigger.
(shot firing)
Hey, awesome.
Yo, you're a natural born killer.
Bravo.
(Malcolm clapping)
Hey, are you two ready to go?
We still have a ways to
go and not to mention,
the lurkers probably heard that shot.
Yeah, he's right, Kid.
Come on, let's go.
Grab my jacket.
Come on.
(gentle music)
[Ethan] So, how'd I do?
You put in some solid work, Kid.
Did you see me?
I pulled the trigger like clink,
then the bullet shot out like zoom,
and hit the target like, boom.
Oh my God, that was so awesome.
Can we do it again, Marcus?
Please, please?
Slow down, killer.
Slow down.
Hey, Kid?
(tires screeching)
(cars crashing)
(glass shatters)
(high pitched whirring)
(pensive music)
Kid?
Kid (groans)?
Kid?
(shoe thuds)
(Marcus groans)
Marcus, Marcus!
Marcus!
(Ethan gasping)
Marcus (gasping)!
Marcus!
Marcus!
Don't you dare give up.
T (panting)?
It's not your time to go.
Finish what we started.
Look, there's no time
for giving up and dying.
Marcus, I love you.
Now, wake up!
(water splashing)
(Marcus spitting)
(chair clattering)
(Marcus panting)
(fist thuds)
Marcus, Marcus, Marcus.
Tell me, what was Dr. Jorgensen hiding?
(drill whirring)
I don't know what you're talkin' 'bout.
And who the hell are you?
(Marcus choking)
Excuse me for being rude.
My name is Frank.
Now stop bullshitting with me.
He was hiding information
and you know about it.
(Marcus gasping)
(Marcus groans)
Woo!
I can do this all damn day.
Now, gimme me the fucking
information we want.
Okay.
Okay.
I'll tell you what you want.
Come closer.
(Marcus gasps)
Closer (groans).
Fuck you (laughs).
(head bangs)
(Marcus exclaims)
(Marcus groans)
You know I can kill you right now,
but apparently you like pain,
so I'm gonna give that to you.
(Marcus panting)
(sparks crackling)
This should make you talk.
And after I'm done with my fun,
we're gonna bring a lurker
in here to tear you apart.
Huh, better yet, if we
can't make you talk,
let's see if the boy will.
I'm gonna break every bone
that little boy's body,
and then feed that little
shit to the lurkers.
You fuckin' touch him,
I'll fuckin' kill you!
That's a nice lookin'
jewelry around your neck.
(necklace snaps)
(Frank laughs)
(door bangs)
(Dr. Marrow whistling)
(staff chattering)
(Ethan exhales)
Oh, don't worry about them.
(chuckles) They can't hurt you.
But I can.
I need you to cooperate (chuckles).
(Dr. Marrow whistling)
(fist knocking)
What?
It's just me.
So, this is the kid?
In the flesh.
Where are we at with finding out anything?
Was his father onto something?
I mean, what was he hiding?
(chuckles) Andrew, I don't have time
to entertain your questions.
I am working.
In this syringe is a truth serum,
powerful enough to
temporarily paralyze him
so we can get the
information that we need.
Are you happy?
I've given you the damned world.
I've funded everything you've
needed to make this possible.
The least you could do
is have some answers.
(instruments clattering)
(Andrew gasping)
You must have forgot that I'm charge.
Don't you ever interrupt my work.
Fuck you, and fuck your money.
Oh my God.
The only reason
you're alive, I allow you to live.
You fucking nut.
Please don't kill me.
Let me go.
Please, please.
Do you want understand?
I'm so sorry.
Yes.
Yes, please, please, please.
Please, please.
Oh, God, oh, God.
There.
Oh, God, oh, God.
Always a pleasure, Doyle.
Oh, God.
Now, I'll keep you posted.
Go back to the WMO and let them know
that things are running smoothly here.
[Andrew] I'll be returning tomorrow.
Thank you.
Now, where were we?
(Ethan panting)
(fist knocking)
Sir, we found somethin'
in the kid's backpack,
you'll want to see this.
This better be good.
Looks like the fun's gonna have to wait.
(Ethan whimpering)
Here you go, Sir.
[Dr. Jorgensen] Ethan never turned.
This is due to his rare
blood disease, PNH.
I think Ethan's blood is the cure.
(button clicks)
[Dr. Marrow] Perfect.
(Ethan gasping)
(monitor beeping)
[Dr. Jorgensen] Ethan never turned.
I think, I'm almost positive
that it's due to his
rare blood disease, PNH.
I think Ethan's blood is the cure.
(button clicks)
Frank, we got everything we need.
Go kill the snitch and the boy's friend.
You got it, Boss.
What about the boy?
Leave that to me.
Once I get the samples we
need, I'll dispose of him.
(Frank smirks)
(Marcus panting)
(Marcus grunting)
Oh, shit.
(Marcus grunting)
Time's up, motherfucker.
Looks like we won't be
needing you or the boy,
so I guess I'll be the
last face you ever see.
Oo, how I'm going to love to hear
you scream and beg for mercy.
Any last words?
(Marcus spits)
(sighs) You're already dead,
and you don't even know it dumb ass.
(Frank chuckles)
You know, some days,
even the devil sits
back and admire my work.
(head thuds)
(upbeat rock music)
(both grunting)
(Frank spits)
You bitch!
(both grunting)
(music continues)
(Frank screaming)
(neck snaps)
Fuck you, Frank.
(Marcus panting)
(suspenseful music)
I'm goin' to lunch.
(music continues)
(Ethan gasping)
Oh!
Oh, Kid!
Marcus, I thought you left me.
I'll never leave you again, man.
You okay?
Yeah, are you hurt?
You should have seen the other guy.
Hey, I know this place.
Still has drainage and sewage.
Two tunnels.
I'll get us out of here, all right?
No, no, no, no, no.
I know this place better, okay?
I have a better plan.
There are lurkers locked up
everywhere in this building.
There's even one who's
right in that room, okay?
Over there.
We gotta get outta here.
Let's get outta here, all right?
[Ethan] Yeah.
Let's go.
(pensive music)
Let's go.
(dramatic music)
(lurker snarling)
(pensive music)
(Frank snarling)
(dramatic music)
[Marrow's Employee] Marrow, come in.
Marrow, go.
[Marrow's Employee]
The boy (indistinct).
Okay.
Frank?
Frank, come in.
Frank, come in.
Frank?
Fuck!
Fuck!
(chair clattering)
The people that you were with,
the man and the boy, they escaped.
Did you have anything to do with this?
No, I barely knew them.
Then you're no good to be then.
No, please wait!
I know where they're goin'.
Please, let me go!
I can tell you where you can find them.
Wait!
Fuck!
Fuck.
What the fuck, what the
fuck, what the fuck?
Fuck, fuck.
(Frank snarling)
Frank?
Frank?
(Frank snarling)
No, no, Frank!
No, no!
Frank!
Frank!
(indistinct yelling)
(knife thuds)
(dramatic music fades)
(knife clatters)
(Dr. Marrow gasping)
Hey, wait, wait.
What about me?
I saved you.
Come on.
Please!
Please!
No question.
Superman is definitely
better than Black Panther.
Negative Ghost Rider,
Black Panther all the way.
One, he's rich.
Two, super smart.
And three, he has vibranium.
Can he fly?
Don't worry, I'll wait.
[Marcus] Can he fly?
You're reaching, Kid.
Chicks dig the vibranium.
[Ethan] Did you just see that?
[Marcus] Yep.
Marcus, are we gonna help him?
Not our fight, Kid.
Help, help!
What do you mean?
I'm helping.
[Marcus] Kid, what are you doing?
Helping.
[Marcus] Damn it, Kid (grunts).
(Chuck whimpering)
(lurker snarling)
(shot firing)
(Chuck gasping)
(Marcus sighs)
Kid, what is wrong with you?
This guy is not your problem.
We have one mission, get to Site R.
(Ethan grunts)
(Ethan panting)
(gas can clattering)
(Marcus groans)
(Chuck gasping)
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you (gasping).
You good?
Yes, thank you.
Thank you.
Oh, I'd have killed it, man,
but it was a kid, man.
I just couldn't do it.
Oh, oh man.
I was just out here tryin'
to get some gas for Jewels.
[Marcus] Who's Jewels?
You know, Ezekiel 25:17.
"The path of the righteous man."
(indistinct) fool.
My car.
You named your car Jewels?
Yes, man, 'cause this is a bad mother.
But that's not this point.
Listen, you know where
any gas stations are?
Man, you got a long walk ahead of you.
Oh, damn.
Well, I'm Chuck.
I'm Chuck.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Marcus.
This is-
Ethan.
My name is Ethan.
Well, it's a pleasure to meet you both.
I guess you guys are
headed to Site R, huh?
You heard of it?
Yes, of course.
The safe haven.
It's where everybody's goin'.
Look, I know we're at least
goin' in the right direction.
It's up this way.
Okay.
It's not safe out here alone.
You can ride with us.
Oh, oh, really?
Oh, thank you.
Thank you.
Please don't get no blood
on my seats, all right?
[Chuck] Oh, I won't, oh.
Be back with you, girl.
I promise.
Mwah, oh.
Hey Boss, we need to switch vehicles
so we can make room for the package.
(static crackling)
Radio Nico and have him
bring the truck to the gate.
He can help carry it.
(static crackling)
So, Malcolm, is it?
Yeah, yeah.
Why did we drop Dr. Marrow off?
That's none of your concern.
So, what can you tell me
about the man and the boy?
Well, not a lot.
Just that they're tryin' to get
to a location called Site R.
(speaking in foreign language) Yes, yes.
The place everyone is trying
to get to, the safe haven.
The only safe haven is WMO.
We already know the boy's situation.
What else can you tell me?
There has to be something else.
Look, that's all I know, I swear, okay?
Are you gonna hurt them?
Do you actually think
Dr. Marrow would hurt them?
Look at me!
Do you think he would do that?
No, no.
Watch out!
Oh my God!
(tires squealing)
(baby crying)
Well, are you gonna help her?
[Tyson] Drive!
Drive? Are you mad?
It's a woman with a child.
She clearly is-
If you want to help
so bad, then get out.
Otherwise, not another fucking word.
Let's go.
(engine idling)
Looks like we got a small window.
What you think?
We all can't go in.
I'll go.
It'll be a quick in and out.
Marcus, please don't go.
I'll be back, Kid, I promise.
Now, pass me the bag, will you?
(Ethan sighs)
[Chuck] We got a small openin'.
I don't see any lurkers.
Okay.
Here, take this radio
in case I need to warn.
All right.
Hey Marcus, before you go,
can you check and see if they have any
of those cheese puffs on the shelf?
Come on, man, I've been cravin' 'em, man.
All right, just watch the kid.
Make sure he's safe, man.
Got him.
He'll be all right, kid.
Hey, hey!
Hey!
What's the emergency, kid?
Oh, shoot!
Marcus, get out!
He left his radio.
Oh, no.
Oh, no.
Think, think, think.
Think.
Hey, hey, kid.
Wait, you...
Oh.
(pensive music)
(music continues)
(music continues)
(music continues)
(music continues)
(lurkers snarling)
(music continues)
(lurkers yelling)
(shots firing)
(dramatic music)
(lurkers banging)
(lurkers snarling)
(Ethan banging)
(Ethan yelling)
Come on, Marcus!
It's Ethan!
Let me in!
(objects rattling)
Kid, what are you doin' here?
Gotta get to the front.
Let's go.
Klaus, make sweep of place.
[Klaus] You got it, Boss.
Nico, keep car running
in case we need to make fast getaway.
Malcolm, take a walk with me.
(engine idling)
(static crackling)
Boss, what do you want to do?
[Dr. Marrow] Leave him.
I suggest you find shelter.
It's a dangerous world out here.
You'll see.
You need men like us, but for now goodbye.
(Malcolm gasping)
(bugs chirping)
[Chuck] We should cut through there.
All right, lead the way.
Man, we've been walkin'
for miles and still nothin'.
Hey, you must have patience, my friend.
We'll find something.
Plenty of places around here to search.
I guess.
Like right over there.
(chuckles) Our prayers
have been answered.
Whew.
Hey Kid, do me a favor.
I want you to stay over here, hidden.
Mr. Chuck and I are gon' check it out.
Here.
Provide over watch.
Try not to shoot yourself.
Ready, Chuck?
Let's go.
[Jonas] Put the guns
down back away slowly.
No one has to die.
This belongs to us.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Wait, wait, wait, wait,
wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
I know him, all right?
He's good people.
[Marcus] Malcolm?
You know this crew?
I do.
We were runnin' together before.
He's a former soldier
and he knows his shit.
Trust me.
Well, sorry fellas for
the misunderstanding.
You know how it is these days.
You can never be too careful.
The name's Jonas.
This here is Charlotte, AKA Chef.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
I'm Marcus.
This here is Kid.
And this is Chuck.
Good thing he jumped in and stopped you
'cause I was about to go all
John Wick on y'all (chuckles).
They're also tryin' to get to Site R.
I think we can help each other.
We're heading to this abandoned tunnel.
Supposedly it's gonna
take us right to Site R.
What do you think, Marcus?
Sounds good.
Who's drivin'?
(engine rumbling)
All, right hey, check this out.
We're goin' in blind so I'ma gonna need
everybody to check all your equipment
and reload all your magazines
and get ready to move out, all right?
Give me a thumbs up when you're ready.
(guns cocking)
Hey man, glad to see you got out alive.
Yeah, thanks.
It was close.
Hey Ajax, we got lurkers comin'.
We gotta go now.
Roger that.
Hey, check this out.
Ready to move.
Ready.
All righty, we're movin' out.
Stagger formation on me.
Stay on my ass, Kid.
(bugs chirping)
(anticipatory music)
It is dark as shit in here.
Yeah, I can tell.
I got better night vision.
I'll take the lead.
Roger.
I'll let the team know.
(music continues)
(indistinct)
Shit.
Ajax?
Show time.
Looks like like 25, 30 lurkers in there.
What you gonna do?
It's your call.
Fuck, we've already came this far.
We have to push forward.
Besides we have a contact
on the other side.
Fuck.
All right, we just gonna have to be quiet.
There's about 25, 30 lurkers up front.
We're gonna just weave through 'em,
but I'm gonna need everybody to be quiet.
We got lurkers back here.
Got lurkers ahead.
Did you say 25 lurkers?
I'm not goin' in there.
Shut up.
We have no choice.
Hey, hey.
[Marcus] Move out.
(suspenseful music)
(lurkers snarling)
(can rattling)
(lurker shrieks)
(shots firing)
(solemn music)
(music continues)
(singer vocalizing)
Come on.
Malcolm, help me up, man.
Help me up, Malcolm, help me up.
Come on, come on.
Malcolm, please!
Malcolm, Malcolm!
No!
(Chuck screaming)
Oh, God (screams)!
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
(Malcolm whimpers)
(music continues)
Are you bit?
Did it bite you?
Come here.
(Malcolm speaking indistinctly)
Malcolm?
Malcolm where's Chuck?
Malcolm, where's Chuck?
Where's Chuck?
I couldn't...
Malcolm, where's Chuck?
I couldn't save him,
I couldn't save him.
I couldn't save (sobs)...
(bugs chirping)
We should be at the destination shortly.
(Marcus sighs)
And that is it.
You are all done.
Thank you, Doctor.
Anytime.
(fist knocks)
Oh, evening, Mayor.
Evening, my dear.
Excuse me.
Uh huh.
Any sign of the boy or the man?
Not yet.
And that worries me because
it's one step closer to Site R.
But the trials are going
well, soon to be closer.
I really need that boy's
blood sample, though.
That could complete the
cycle to make this perfect.
I'm sure we'll get it soon.
I'll round up some guards
to do a search party,
see if we can turn anything up.
(fist knocks)
Excuse me?
Sorry to bother you again,
Doctor and Mr. Mayor,
but I've been informed there's
some newcomers at the gate.
Wonderful.
Let's go meet them and see
if they're a good fit for Arcadia.
Talk soon.
(gate rattling)
(engine rumbling)
Ah, welcome (speaking
in foreign language).
Welcome to Arcadia.
State your business.
My name is Malcolm.
I'm traveling with my
friend Marcus and Ethan.
We're looking to enter your community.
Okay.
Please pull down there, turn your car off,
and I will escort you in.
(Marcus sighs)
(engine rumbling)
This all the weapons y'all got?
[Marcus and Malcolm] Yeah.
Give me that bag.
You're all clear.
Follow.
(fist knocks)
[Andrew] Come in.
This is the Mayor of
Arcadia, Andrew Doyle.
[Andrew] Pleasure to meet you all.
Please come right in.
Sir, the doctor would
like to have a word
with the one called Malcolm in the lab.
That's me.
[Andrew] No worries.
Join us once you're finished.
Come.
(drawer thuds)
(glass clinks)
(liquid splashing)
Well,
welcome to Arcadia.
We're delighted to have you.
How y'all doin' after such a long drive?
We're doin' fine.
How 'bout yourself?
Well, I'm hangin' in there,
like a hair in a biscuit (laughs).
(Ethan hyperventilating)
Is the little fella gonna be all right?
[Marcus] Yeah, he's just a
little shaken from the ride.
But he just needs to calm down.
Sure thing.
I actually have to go grab somethin'.
I'll be right back.
Please help yourself to anything you want.
Fresh water or liquor for
you my friend (laughs).
Help yourselves (laughs).
[Marcus] Don't mind if I do.
(door closes)
I know him (breathing heavily).
[Marcus] What's got you frazzled, Kid?
That guy, I know him.
He was in the lab when I was
strapped down to the bed.
I remember.
[Marcus] Okay.
Okay, Kid.
Come back, relax.
I couldn't see him, but
I remember that voice.
"Hang in there like a hair in a biscuit."
Yeah, that was his voice.
I know it, just we have
to get out of here.
Okay, calm down, Kid.
Calm down.
Relax.
Lay back.
Good to see you again, Malcolm.
Can't say we didn't predict this.
Look, I brought them here
despite my feelin's on it.
But you're right.
The world is dangerous and food is scarce.
I did everything you wanted.
And I'm here now to
claim what you promised.
Now, you see?
I'm not such a bad guy.
Oh, I'm a ruthless man.
But you (chuckles), you got me beat.
I don't like that.
You turned your back on
your friends for what?
Peanuts.
And now you're here to claim them?
Listen carefully, and
you listen loud and clear
'cause I am absolutely going
to kill both your friends.
Come here.
Thank you for your service, Malcolm.
Goodnight.
(gun thuds)
(Malcolm groans)
Take him to the cell.
Prep him to get vaccinated.
[Tyson] You got it, Boss.
Bye bye (groans).
Everything all right now?
Every member has to go
through screening and vaccine,
so just wanted to get
you both ready to go.
[Marcus] Okay.
You mind if we use the restroom?
It's been a long trip.
Not a problem.
I'll have a guard to escort you.
Looking forward to having you both
as the newest members of Arcadia.
Look, when you get back,
I'll just need your bags
and all your weapons.
It's just protocol.
[Marcus] Okay, Kid, let's go.
(Andrew chuckles)
(toilet flushes)
No response from the bathroom.
Be right there.
Mr. Marcus, Ethan,
everything okay in there?
Dr. Marrow, they've escaped.
You need to do it, now or never.
Shoulda killed him when
I had the fuckin' chance.
When I had the fucking chance!
It's not ready yet.
It's not fucking ready.
Boss!
Guards, open the gates.
This is a Code Red.
This is not a drill.
All personnel get to safety now!
You!
I've got the enemies in my sight, Sir.
Keep 'em in your sights.
I'm on my way.
(siren wailing)
No, no!
(all snarling)
(siren wailing)
Take the shot and don't you fuckin' miss.
(shots firing)
(Marcus groans)
Keep goin', keep goin'.
Got him, Sir.
Again, again.
It's jammed, Sir.
Fuck it.
Leave 'em to the herd.
Let's go.
Oh, Marcus.
Listen to me, Kid.
Listen, you're special.
You have the power to end all of this.
You're the key to life.
Don't stop runnin' till you get to Site R.
Marcus-
Here, take this.
What?
Marcus, what are you doing?
Take my bag.
[Ethan] No, I can't.
I can't leave you.
You have to do this journey by yourself.
No, no.
I can't.
You can do it.
No, Marcus, I can't.
I can't.
I taught you everything
you need to know.
You can do this.
They're not gonna stop.
Yeah.
So you can't stop running.
Take it.
(Ethan sobbing)
Go.
(lurkers snarling)
(melancholy music)
[Ethan] I love you, man.
[Marcus] I love you too, Ethan.
Hey, you called me Ethan.
[Marcus] Yes, I did.
Now go, go.
Go!
(Marcus grunts)
(shots firing)
(music slows)
(heart beat pounding)
(heart beat slows)
(monitor flat lines)
(anticipatory music)
Hands up.
Leave the guns and anything else you have.
We don't wanna have to kill you.
Speak for yourself, old man.
I say we take this guy.
(energetic rock music)
(all grunting)
(music continues)
(grunting continues)
(music continues)
(grunting continues)
[Marcus] I don't know
how I'm gonna win this war,
or even when.
I just know I'm not gonna lose.
I can't.
If I give up now, what
was I even fighting for?
After all, the two most powerful warriors
are patience and time.
The journey continues.
(rapper scatting)
The city of the dead
These lurkers got my name
Y'all, ever since COVID hit us
We had some dark nights
I look left forward and back
But somethin' don't look right
Everybody ready to fight
No love, it's just push us
Can't go outside
There's somethin' in the bushes
They call 'em lurkers
Simply caution because they herd us
Suggest when nightfall lock the doors
And close curtains
A pistol on my person
You know, I get to workers
On the first thing to move
I'ma draw, I'ma burst one
Head shot, you better believe this
Set you free
In the city of the dead
Get rid of this disease
In the city of the dead
(indistinct)
City of the dead
(indistinct)
Was your life so hard
I hope I may just to
look you in your eyes
Whoa
They never lie
You know we not the same
You don't know where I came from
Can you stand the rain
We armed and dangerous
What you know about pain
I think you made it out
Two time after drink
You're finally wakin' up
To finally in my bed
(indistinct)
So finally get back to me
Boy, is you dumb
Fuck it, let's do the math
(indistinct)
I could turn you into a stat
Look at that
(indistinct)
Boy, I'm still movin' in packs
I'm still movin'
As long as I'm gettin' wrecked
And as long as I get money
I don't see why it wouldn't last
No, we not the same
You don't know where I came from
Can you stand the rain
We armed and dangerous
What do you know about pain
I think you made it out
Two time after drink
We're finally wakin' up
Oh, they never lie
Oh