Character Relationship Map: 68 Kill

Characters

• Chip (played by Matthew Gray Gubler) — protagonist

  Chip is a timid sewer worker dominated by Liza, yet he becomes the story's central fugitive. He helps rob Ken Mckenzie, witnesses Liza's killings, rescues Violet from Liza's plan, and flees with her a...

• Liza (played by AnnaLynne McCord) — protagonist

  Liza is Chip's abusive, dissatisfied girlfriend and a prostitute who drives the robbery of Ken Mckenzie's $68,000. She kills Ken Mckenzie and Mrs. McKenzie, plans to sell Violet to Dwayne, and repeate...

• Violet (played by Alisha Boe) — supporting

  Violet is a young woman who sees Chip beside the murdered Ken Mckenzie and Mrs. McKenzie and is abducted by Liza. Chip rescues her, then travels with her while she helps evade a police inspection. Aft...

• Monica (played by Sheila Vand) — supporting

  Monica is a gas-station clerk who spots Chip's stolen money and uses it to exploit him. She later helps stage Violet's apparent murder, frames Chip, and has her group beat him while spending the stole...

• Dwayne (played by Sam Eidson) — supporting

  Dwayne is Liza's brother, whom she intends to use to torture and kill Violet. He attacks Chip with a machete and is shot in the shoulder, then later arrives at Monica's house and kills most of her gro...

• Ken Mckenzie (played by Dave Maldonado) — minor

  Ken Mckenzie is Liza's landlord and steady client. He shows her a safe containing $68,000, giving Liza the motive to recruit Chip for the burglary. When Ken Mckenzie and Mrs. McKenzie witness the mask...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Liza → Ken Mckenzie (Professional Client) — Their transactional connection gives Liza access to information about his safe.

  Ken Mckenzie is described as Liza's landlord and steady client.

• Liza → Dwayne (Family Brother) — Their sibling relationship connects Liza to Dwayne's violent criminal support.

  The plot identifies Dwayne as Liza's brother.

• Chip → Liza (Romantic Boyfriend) — A deeply unhealthy romantic relationship dominated by Liza's control.

  Chip is Liza's boyfriend and remains convinced that he loves her despite her repeated abuse.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Dwayne → Monica (Conflict Persecutor) — Dwayne imposes violent control over Monica's group.

  Dwayne orders Monica and another surviving woman into the bedroom, then kills one of them and leaves Monica as the sole survivor of her group.

• Monica → Violet (Conflict Murderer) — Monica's scheme makes Violet's death the basis of Chip's revenge.

  Chip discovers Violet dead in the hotel bathtub and later learns that Monica framed him for Violet's death.

• Chip → Monica (Conflict Avenger) — Their conflict centers on betrayal, manipulation, and revenge.

  Monica helps frame Chip for Violet's death, and Chip later kills Monica after she survives Dwayne's assault.

• Chip → Ken Mckenzie (Conflict Robbery Adversary) — Ken's safe becomes the immediate objective of Chip's criminal action.

  Chip enters the McKenzies' house with Liza to steal the $68,000, and witnesses the aftermath of the McKenzies' killings.

• Violet → Ken Mckenzie (Conflict Exploited Client) — Ken exploits Violet through coercive sexual control.

  Violet explains that Ken Mckenzie was forcing her to have sex with him for money.

• Chip → Violet (Conflict Hostage Taker) — Their relationship begins through coercion and forced flight.

  Chip initially leaves Violet in the trunk and later takes her with him while fleeing with the stolen money.

• Dwayne → Chip (Conflict Enemy) — Their confrontation escalates from escape to direct retaliation.

  Dwayne emerges with a machete, is shot by Chip, and later becomes the target of Chip's final attack.

Story Analysis

A timid man escapes an abusive relationship through escalating violence, betrayal, and a final embrace of independence.

Plot Progression

1. A Dangerous Invitation — Chip lives under Liza's abusive control until she discovers Ken Mckenzie's $68,000 safe. She persuades Chip to join an armed robbery.
2. Witnesses and Betrayal — The robbery turns murderous when Liza kills the McKenzies. Violet becomes a hostage, and Chip finally resists Liza's plan to deliver her to Dwayne.
3. A Brief Escape — Chip and Violet flee together after an initial hostage confrontation. Their mutual attraction grows through jokes, music, and cooperation during a police stop.
4. The False Frame — Violet appears dead after the hotel night, and Chip follows clues toward Monica. Monica's group captures him and reveals a deceptive plan built around the stolen money.
5. Violence and Independence — Liza and Dwayne seize control of the house, but Chip rejects Liza's domination and kills the people threatening him. He escapes with the money and chooses independence.