Character Relationships in This Is Not a Test

Sloane (played by Olivia Holt) is a protagonist in This Is Not a Test. The protagonist, a suicidal high school student who survives the zombie outbreak, confronts her traumatic family past, and ultimately chooses to live. Rhys (played by Froy Gutierrez) is a protagonist in This Is Not a Test. A high school classmate who becomes one of Sloane's primary allies, helping her navigate the initial chaos and ultimately escaping to safety. Trace (played by Carson MacCormac) appears in This Is Not a Test. A high school classmate heavily traumatized by the deaths of his mother and sister, leading to violent outbursts and eventual suicide. Cary (played by Corteon Moore) appears in This Is Not a Test. A pragmatic classmate and survivor who gets bitten by Mr. Baxter, stays behind to distract zombies, and allows Sloane and Rhys to escape. Grace (played by Chloe Avakian) appears in This Is Not a Test. Trace's sister and a high school classmate; killed accidentally by Trace while investigating the zombified Mr. Baxter. Mr. Baxter (played by Luke Macfarlane) appears in This Is Not a Test. The group's English teacher; hides in the school, conceals a bite wound, turns into a zombie, and attacks Grace. Mrs. Casper (played by Krista Bridges) appears in This Is Not a Test. Trace and Grace's mother; insists on strict safety protocols and dies heroically by placing herself between zombies and the teenagers.

Character Relationship Map: This Is Not a Test

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Characters

Canonical Relationships

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

Story Dynamics

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

Story Analysis

A suicidal teenager survives a zombie outbreak and rediscovers a reason to live through loss, memory, and human connection.

Plot Progression

  1. A Doorway into Chaos
  2. Shelter Under Strain
  3. The School Becomes a Trap
  4. Infection Revealed
  5. Choosing the Road Ahead

Directed by Adam MacDonald

This Is Not a Test (2026) · 5.6/10 · horror, thriller

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