Character Relationship Map: Cloverfield

Characters

• Marlena (played by Lizzy Caplan) — protagonist

  Military medic in the rescue squad, dies from parasite infection.

• Lily (played by Jessica Lucas) — protagonist

  Rob's sister attending the farewell party before the attack.

• Hud (played by T.J. Miller) — supporting

  Cameraman documenting the monster attack via found footage.

• Rob Hawkins (played by Michael Stahl-David) — supporting

  Protagonist searching for Beth during the monster attack.

• Beth McIntyre (played by Odette Annable) — supporting

  Rob's love interest trapped in her apartment.

Key Relationships

• Hud → Marlena (Alliance Ally)
• Hud → Lily (Alliance Ally)
• Beth McIntyre → Marlena (Alliance Ally)
• Beth McIntyre → Lily (Alliance Ally)
• Beth McIntyre → Hud (Social Friend)
• Rob Hawkins → Marlena (Alliance Teammate)
• Rob Hawkins → Hud (Social Best Friend)
• Rob Hawkins → Lily (Family Sister)
• Rob Hawkins → Beth McIntyre (Romantic Lovers)

Story Analysis

A found-footage survival narrative tracking a group of friends navigating a catastrophic monster attack in New York City.

Plot Progression

1. The Farewell Gathering
2. Manhattan in Chaos
3. Underground Descent
4. Final Rescue and Ruin