How To Survive

A Horror Movie

Characters List

"The Final Girl"

Survival Rule:
  • Never go anywhere alone.
Fatal Flaw:
  • Has a need to save everyone, even if they need to go into an obvious trap.

"The Jock" (Athlete)

Survival Rule:
  • Never try to fight The Killer alone.
Fatal Flaw:
  • Toxic bravery
  • Volunteers for every dangerous task.

"The Mean Girl” (Person)

Survival Rule:
  • Never lose your composure.
  • No screaming, no panic, no fear.
Fatal Flaw:
  • Refuses to cooperate with people she considers “beneath her.”

“The Nerd”

Survival Rule:
  • Never ignore evidence.
  • Must investigate every clue.
Fatal Flaw:
  • Analysis paralysis
    • Theorizes instead of acting.

"The Stoner”

Survival Rule:
  • Never take anything seriously.
  • Stay chill at all times.
Fatal Flaw:
  • Wanders off alone because “the vibes were calling.”

"The Skeptic"

Survival Rule:
  • Never believe in the supernatural.
  • Rational explanations only.
Fatal Flaw:
  • Stubbornly walks into danger to “prove” it is not dangerous.

"The Love Interest”

Survival Rule:
  • Never be alone with one player for more than 2 minutes.
  • Danger event triggers.
Fatal Flaw:
  • Distracted by romantic side-story at the worst moments.
  • Create your own side-stories.

“The Comic Relief”

Survival Rule:
  • Never stop being funny.
  • At least one joke per scene.
Fatal Flaw:
  • Nobody takes them seriously, even with real information.

“The Authority Figure"

Survival Rule:
  • Never let the group split up.
Fatal Flaw:
  • Tragic backstory causes freezing at critical moments.
  • You can make up and announce your tragic backstory.