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"Family Night Fright" Horror Short Movie Looking for Cast

Lake Mary, FL, United States
ID: 271228Exp: 10/26/2024
Description:

Looking for talent to cast in the short film, "Family Night Fright". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below. About the project: Genre: Horror Logline: An overprotective, alcoholic mother and her rebellious teen daughter must escape the captivity of an unhinged sociopath who forces them to play in his bizarre game show that seemingly can’t be won. Synopsis: Mother and daughter duo, Emily and Sarah, travel to the family lake house for a weekend of re-connection during a time when their relationship is strained. Their weekend takes a turn for the worse when a strange and troubled man holds them captive and forces them to be contestants in his twisted game show that he broadcasts live on the dark web. Rate: Paid/IMDb Credit/demo reel material/meals provided. Additional info: Film dates: December 2024 or January 2025. Family Night Fright will target horror film festivals both domestically and internationally. See the flyer attached. When applying, please include headshot and demo reel.

3 roles

The HostMale25-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Sadistic and bipolar with an overwhelming desire to be noticed. He’s known to approach his bizarre games with a childlike enthusiasm. His oddest quality is the uncanny ability to find joy in the adversity of others.

SarahFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Rebellious and tough, especially to mom, Emily, yet easily crumbles under pressure. Despite mom’s recent inquiries into her social life, which Sarah finds overbearing and unnecessary, she’s studious and maintains a 4.0 GPA.

EmilyFemale30-50 y.o.All ethnicities

A widowed single mom who struggles with juggling her professional career with raising her defiant daughter, Sarah. She’s caring and quick witted, but all the stresses of life drive her to find solace in a bottle sometimes.