A horror fanatic and memorabilia shop employee who wishes to be with his controlling girlfriend forever. After she dies and resurrects as a zombie, he hides her, pursues a new romance, and ultimately helps destroy her to build a happy future.
Olivia represents Max's healthier romantic future.
Max reconnects with Olivia, discovers that they share a fascination with horror, and later becomes engaged to her.
Their romance drives the supernatural premise and Max's central emotional conflict.
Max is dating Evelyn, moves her into his apartment, and promises that they will be together forever.
Travis is Max's closest explicitly identified family adviser.
Max turns to his slacker half-brother Travis for advice about ending his relationship with Evelyn.
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