Character Relationship Map: Contracted

Characters

• Samantha (played by Najarra Townsend) — protagonist

  Young woman infected by a mysterious disease after assault, fights for survival across both films.

• Nikki (played by Katie Stegeman) — supporting

  Phase I character, likely a victim or close contact in the initial infection chain.

• Alice (played by Alice Macdonald) — supporting

  Phase I character, possibly a friend or witness to Samantha's condition.

• Riley (played by Matt Mercer) — supporting

  Last contact with Samantha, leads outbreak investigation in Phase II to save the world.

• Doctor (played by Ruben Pla) — supporting

  Medical professional treating infected individuals across both films.

Key Relationships

• Alice → Riley (Social Host/Guest)
• Nikki → Alice (Social Party Acquaintances)
• Samantha → Riley (Narrative Target Of Seduction)
• Samantha → Doctor (Professional Patient/Physician)
• Samantha → Alice (Alliance Supportive Friend)
• Samantha → Nikki (Romantic Ex-Partners)

Story Analysis

A young woman's tragic descent from assault to monstrous transformation as a mysterious disease consumes her body and mind.

Plot Progression

1. The Party and the Assault
2. Symptoms and Suspicion
3. Isolation and Rejection
4. Transformation and Carnage