In case of a zombie apocalypse

The title is pretty self-explanatory. These are the people we'd want around to save our asses when the nasty decaying corpses would attack. We've omitted characters with similar traits (eg. Michone). We've rated them according to their survival instinct and skill as well as their capacity for compassion (if they didn't have any, why would they bother helping us?) 

1. Daryl Dixon from The Walking Dead. This guy is like Bear Grylls of the zombie world. He'd probably survive almost anything, since he is incredibly self-reliant. The reason he is #1 is because he would definitely save those weaker than himself. And because in the beginning you think that a character like his isn't very compassionate, but boy, does he prove everyone wrong.

2. Scarlett O'Hara from Gone with the Wind. Hah, we bet you didn't see this one coming. Scarlett doesn't seem to be the most compassionate of humans, but nonetheless she does protect those around her, though begrudgingly so. But it is precisely because of her lack of warmth and her calculating character that she is able to make those difficult decisions that no one else is willing to make.  

3. Michael Vronsky from The Deer Hunter. Just check out his description on our previous list. We really don't need to elaborate why he's a perfect fit for this list. Why he's #3 is the film itself, since it's a drama, the movie doesn't really explore his survivalist side except briefly in the war.

4. Ripley from Alien(s). We took both films, since she emerges victorious through each.  You should be familiar with her character; if you were to be with her in dire circumstances, that means you'd probably make it. 

5. Selena from 28 Days Later. She is, at first, a pure survivalist and very capable as well. Her caring side needs maybe a bit tuning, but she does, eventually, reconnect with her humanity.

6. Mulan from Mulan. Now here we have a highly compassionate person, she would in all likelihood even die to save you. In the Disney-universe she is pretty kick-ass, but in relation to these others, she is a bit softer in character. 

7. Indiana Jones from Raiders of the Lost Ark. In this character's case, it's the combination of his smarts and his physical ability that would make him good company in a zombie-infested world. 

8. Karen from Blade. She is on this list simply because she's so persistently smart. She has no noteworthy physical skills,  so it's a testament to her quick wit that she manages to survive in a world where people like her normally wouldn't. She's also the main reason we like this film.

9. Richard Hannay from The 39 Steps. Being on the run is a good test of your stamina and your problem-solving skills, we'd guess. This particular fugitive excels in both.

10.  John McClane from Die Hard. This idiot is just so ridiculously headstrong that he'd survive because he would simply refuse to die.