"The Thing in the Back Seat" Horror Film Needs Actors
Casting talent for "The Thing in the Back Seat" Student Horror Short Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: “Beauty. Night. Fear.” Casting is now officially open for The Thing in the Back Seat, a stylish psychological horror short inspired by the atmosphere of Suspiria (1977) and the suspense of Halloween and Friday the 13th. This is a character-driven horror film centered around dread, isolation, and the fear of something that may—or may not—be there. Rate: Union Status: Non-Union Unpaid IMDb credit, meals, copy of the completed film, and footage for demo reels will be provided. Additional info: Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky Production Type: Student Short Film Principal Photography Saturday, December 5, 2026 Arrival: 8:00 PM Filming: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM When applying, please include: Headshot Resume Demo Reel (if available) Once your submission has been reviewed, you will receive a copy of the script and audition instructions. SELF-TAPE SUBMISSION After receiving the script, submit your audition tape to David. Please title your audition exactly as follows: Firstname_Lastname_CharacterName
3 roles
An ordinary young woman whose normal drive home becomes an unimaginable nightmare. Gale is intelligent, relatable, emotionally grounded, and carries nearly the entire film. Comparable Characters Sally Hardesty (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre) Laurie Strode (Halloween) Erin (You’re Next) Dani Ardor (Midsommar) Jess Bradford (Black Christmas) Sidney Prescott (Scream) Grace Le Domas (Ready or Not) Looking for someone capable of portraying subtle fear, vulnerability, and escalating panic.
Gale’s best friend. Warm, energetic, funny, and supportive. Though mostly heard over the phone, Sara’s personality establishes Gale’s world before everything falls apart. Comparable Characters Tatum Riley (Scream) Kirby Reed (Scream 4) Annie Brackett (Halloween) Stevie Wayne (The Fog) Helen Shivers (I Know What You Did Last Summer) Looking for a charismatic performer with strong vocal presence and natural chemistry.
A terrifying humanoid presence that seems to exist somewhere between reality and imagination. The Entity never speaks beyond a whisper and is portrayed primarily through movement, silhouette, posture, and presence. Preferred Physical Type Tall Slim Long limbs Lean rather than muscular
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