Days Gone Bye (2020) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A deputy's journey from coma to confronting a zombie apocalypse.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Coma and Awakening

Rick wakes from a coma to discover a ransacked hospital and a world overrun by zombies. He navigates the immediate horror and learns the basics of survival from Morgan.

Key Events

• Scavenging Abandoned Store — Rick searches for supplies on a deserted highway. Location: Abandoned convenience store
• Zombie Girl Attack — Rick shoots the little girl after she reveals her true nature. Location: Deserted highway
• Chase and Shooting — Rick is shot in the side while chasing criminals with Shane. Location: Rural Georgia
• Hospital Awakening — Rick wakes up to find the hospital ransacked and filled with corpses. Location: Abandoned hospital
• Chained Doors Encounter — Rick hears growling behind doors marked Don't Open Dead Inside. Location: Hospital hallway
• Escape to Home — Rick navigates through dead bodies and ignores a legless zombie. Location: Hospital exterior

Alliance and Armament

Rick and Morgan raid the police station to secure weapons and supplies. They split the arsenal and establish a communication link before parting ways.

Key Events

• Escape to Home — Rick navigates through dead bodies and ignores a legless zombie. Location: Hospital exterior
• Meeting Morgan and Duane — Morgan explains the apocalypse and warns Rick about zombies. Location: Rick's neighborhood
• Police Station Raid — Rick and Morgan secure supplies and split the arsenal. Location: Sheriff's Department
• Colleague Encounter — Rick shoots a zombified former colleague during the raid. Location: Police station
• Weapon Distribution — Rick promises to stay in contact with Morgan via radio. Location: Police station parking lot
• Morgan's Sniper Stand — Morgan shoots at zombies to lure his zombified wife. Location: Morgan's home
• Radio Call to Camp — Rick broadcasts on an emergency channel, but the signal is lost. Location: Highway

Lost Signals and Scavenging

Rick attempts to contact the survivor camp but loses the signal. He scavenges a farmhouse for a horse and continues his journey toward Atlanta.

Key Events

• Radio Call to Camp — Rick broadcasts on an emergency channel, but the signal is lost. Location: Highway
• Shane and Lori Moment — Shane and Lori share a kiss before Carl interrupts them. Location: Survivor camp
• Farmhouse Scavenging — Rick finds dead owners and takes their horse for travel. Location: Nearby farmhouse
• Atlanta Approach — Rick follows a helicopter into the seemingly empty city. Location: Atlanta outskirts
• Walker Horde Attack — Zombies attack, killing the horse and forcing Rick to drop his gear. Location: Atlanta streets
• Tank Crawl and Contemplation — Rick crawls under a tank, contemplates suicide as walkers follow. Location: Under a tank

Horde and Descent

Rick enters Atlanta, follows a helicopter, and is ambushed by a massive walker horde. He crawls under a tank, faces despair, and discovers a radio voice.

Key Events

• Tank Crawl and Contemplation — Rick crawls under a tank, contemplates suicide as walkers follow. Location: Under a tank
• Trapdoor Discovery — Rick notices a trapdoor and shoots a walker inside. Location: Bottom of tank
• Radio Voice Interaction — A sarcastic voice asks if he is comfortable over the radio. Location: Inside tank
• Atlanta Overrun Reveal — Top-down view shows the city completely overrun by walkers. Location: Atlanta city
• Legless Zombie Return — Rick stops to apologize and shoot the legless zombie he passed earlier. Location: Outskirts of town
• Journey Continues — Rick continues his trek toward the rumored refugee camp. Location: Road to Atlanta

Story Breakdown

• Awakening and Discovery — Rick regains consciousness in a devastated hospital and learns the world has collapsed.
  • Hospital Ransacking — Rick explores the blood-splattered hospital and encounters corpses.
  • Zombie Revelation — Rick witnesses the true nature of the reanimated dead and the Don't Open Dead Inside warning.
• Alliance Formation — Rick teams up with Morgan to secure resources and establish survival protocols.
  • Meeting Morgan — Morgan explains the apocalypse rules and warns Rick about noise attraction.
  • Police Station Raid — Rick and Morgan loot the sheriff's department for weapons and a patrol car.
• Journey to Atlanta — Rick travels toward the rumored survivor camp while facing logistical challenges.
  • Radio Communication — Rick broadcasts on an emergency frequency but loses contact with the camp.
  • Farmhouse Scavenging — Rick finds a dead household and acquires a horse for faster travel.
• Camp Dynamics — The narrative shifts briefly to the survivor camp, highlighting interpersonal tensions.
  • Shane and Lori Bond — Shane and Lori share an intimate moment, revealing underlying romantic tension.
  • Carl's Presence — Carl interrupts the adults, grounding the scene in family survival reality.
• Urban Descent — Rick enters Atlanta and immediately faces overwhelming supernatural threats.
  • Helicopter Tracking — Rick follows a helicopter into the city, leading him directly into danger.
  • Walker Horde Attack — A massive horde ambushes Rick, killing his horse and stripping his supplies.
• Despair and Survival — Rick hits rock bottom under a tank but finds a glimmer of hope.
  • Tank Crawl — Rick hides under a tank, contemplates suicide, and discovers a trapdoor.
  • Radio Voice Encounter — A sarcastic voice from inside the tank breaks Rick's isolation.
• Final Revelation — The episode concludes with a stark visual of the city's fate.
  • Trapdoor Discovery — Rick shoots a walker inside the tank and realizes he is not alone.
  • City Overrun View — A top-down shot reveals Atlanta completely consumed by walkers.

Directed by

Brian Quintero

Key Cast

• Franco Lo Presti — Christian Foster
• Shane Marriott — Detective Murray
• Christopher Cordell — Strange Man
• Eddie Guillaume — Keyon Campbell
• Claudia Hamilton — Megan Foster