House of the Dead 2003

Setting Sail

The film opens with Simon and Greg preparing to set sail for a weekend rave party on an island. They are soon joined by Alicia, Karma, and Cynthia, creating a dynamic within the group centered around romantic interests and relationships.

Missed Boat

Upon arriving at the dock, the group discovers that the boat they intended to take has already left. This forces them to find alternate transportation, which leads them to team up with Victor Kirk and his assistant Salish.

Police Encounter

As they set off, their journey is interrupted by Jordan Casper, a police officer trying to stop Victor Kirk due to his suspected smuggling activities. The group decides to ignore the warning, choosing to continue their journey to the rave.

Arriving at the Island

The group arrives at the island, but instead of the lively rave party they anticipated, they find the site empty and abandoned. Confusion and concern start to set in as Alicia, Karma, and Simon begin to look for the other partygoers.

Tragedy Strikes

While searching for the others, Greg steps away for a moment, leading to a horrific event when Cynthia is brutally attacked and killed by a swarm of zombies. This moment marks a drastic turn from their party fun to sheer terror.

Finding Survivors

In their desperate search, Simon, Alicia, and Karma stumble upon an abandoned house occupied by a few survivors: Rudy, Liberty, and Hugh. They learn that zombies have overrun the rave, resulting in a massacre of attendees.

Cynthia's Transformation

Upon returning to find Cynthia, they are horrified to see that she has transformed into a zombie and attacks Hugh. The scene escalates as Casper shoots her, highlighting the grim reality of their situation.

Plan to Escape

Faced with an onslaught of zombies, the group devises a plan to escape using Kirk's boat. However, they quickly realize their way is blocked as the boat is besieged, forcing them to think quickly.

Desperate Measures

Casper and Greg attempt to seek help but fall into an ambush, resulting in Greg's tragic death. The remaining survivors are left to fend for themselves against overwhelming odds.

The Gunfight

Armed with weapons from Kirk's smuggling stash, the group engages in a chaotic gunfight against the zombies. The intense battle leads to the loss of more group members, including Liberty and Casper, intensifying their struggle for survival.

Kirk's Downfall

In a tragic twist, Kirk encounters his assistant Salish, now a zombie, and shoots him. However, Kirk himself gets bitten and chooses to end his own life by detonating explosives, flooding the house with zombies.

Hidden Escape

As the chaos continues, Karma discovers a trapdoor that leads to an escape route. Alicia, Rudy, and Karma take the opportunity to flee, while Simon stays behind, sacrificing himself to buy them time.

Tunnel Escape

As they navigate underground tunnels to escape, Karma bravely fights off zombies to protect her friends. Eventually, however, she becomes overwhelmed, leaving Alicia and Rudy to continue onward.

Confrontation with Castillo

Alicia and Rudy encounter Castillo, a menacing figure with an immortality serum that has created the first zombie. They manage to escape his clutches, but not without suffering severe consequences.

Final Showdown

In a climactic battle, Alicia is mortally wounded while Rudy fights against Castillo. Despite his valiant efforts, Alicia ultimately crushes Castillo's head, but succumbs herself, leaving Rudy heartbroken.