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Untitled Psychological Horror Short Film

Los Angeles, CA, United States
ID: 319512Exp: 9/21/2026
$200/day
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Description:

An abstract psychological horror short exploring the lasting effects of generational trauma. Set in the present day, the story follows a family haunted by the unresolved pain of an older relative, revealing how trauma can echo through generations in unsettling and unexpected ways. Told through a metaphorical blend of horror and heartfelt family drama, the film examines the emotional burdens families inherit from the past.

3 roles

Elias (Lead)Male18-45 y.o.All ethnicities

A quiet and introspective young man who begins to realize that a painful memory from his family’s past is manifesting into something physical. As the presence becomes increasingly difficult to ignore, Elias must uncover its connection to his family and find a way to stop it before it consumes him.

Raven (Supporting)Male18-50 y.o.All ethnicities

A close and trusted friend of Elias who helps him uncover unsettling truths about his family’s history. Initially skeptical, Marcus becomes increasingly disturbed as the trauma from Elias’s past begins to take physical form.

Rebecca (Supporting)Female18-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Elias’s mother, a strong but reserved woman who has kept the darker parts of their family history hidden for years. When Elias begins experiencing strange and unsettling events, she must decide whether protecting him means finally revealing the truth.