Actors Audition for Short Horror Movie
Casting actors for untitled short horror film. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below. About the project: Genre: Slasher Horror. Logline: On Halloween night in a quiet rural town, a mysterious killer begins a brutal spree, leaving the residents trapped in a night of fear as the body count rises. In the style of Vintage (70s-80s) slasher films. Inspiration taken from TCM and Halloween. Rate: Non paid. Additional info: Non union. Production Type: Independent Shoot Dates: June 2026 When applying, please include headshot, resume, and demo reel (if available). Subject Line: “Slasher film Casting – [Role Name]”. Selected applicants will be contacted with audition details.
7 role s
Supporting. A friendly and upbeat young woman who becomes caught in the unfolding nightmare. Alice is intelligent and determined, but fear begins to take hold as danger draws closer. Performance notes: requires strong emotional performance including fear and vulnerability.
Supporting. The sheriff of the town. A tough, experienced lawman trying to manage an escalating crisis with limited resources. Determined to protect the town, but clearly overwhelmed by the situation. Performance notes: authoritative presence and grounded performance.
Supporting. A resident of the town who encounters something disturbing late at night. Her experience becomes one of the film’s most intense moments. Performance notes: short but dramatic role involving high tension.
Supporting. A working-class local who witnesses suspicious activity during the night. Adds to the growing sense of fear spreading through town.
Supporting. Another local resident who becomes involved in the chaos as the killer moves through the town.
Supporting/physical role. A mysterious figure who terrorizes the town. The role is mostly physical and relies heavily on body language and screen presence rather than dialogue. Performance notes: actor should be comfortable with physical acting and conveying menace through movement.
Minor roles. Residents of the town who appear throughout the film as the town reacts to the unfolding events of the night.