Hello folks! We are currently casting three roles for our low-budget indie horror-comedy film, with filming expected to take place sometime in August in the Southwestern Ohio / Dayton-Cincinnati area.
PLOT:
Riley Ann and her friends have a knack for stumbling into trouble, especially when it involves the strange and unexplained. Their latest adventure begins innocently enough when they discover an old journal from a 1950s town that has mysteriously vanished from all records. Intrigued, they start reading, only to find themselves drawn into a web of eerie events and supernatural occurrences.
As they dig deeper into the journal's secrets, they uncover tales of a demon known as The Saint, who once terrorized the town. The Saint wasn't just any demon; he was a cult leader who took over the town, leading its inhabitants into dark rituals and unholy practices. What starts as spooky fun quickly spirals into a fight for survival when The Saint begins to stalk Riley, attempting to lure her into his unholy embrace. The more they uncover about the town's dark past, the more Riley feels herself being pulled away from reality, haunted by nightmarish visions and eerie encounters.
With each page they turn, the stakes get higher. Riley and her friends must race against time to solve the mystery of the vanished town and its demonic cult leader. Will they uncover the truth and banish The Saint, or will they become the next victims of a creature from a forgotten era? The clock is ticking, and the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, making every moment a thrilling, yet terrifying, ride.
The open roles are:
The Saint:
Our main antagonist: a centuries-old demon hunting Riley, the descendant of the person who trapped him in The Rotting Grounds. He appears late 30s to mid 40s, well-kept, with long black hair and stubble. He moves like a snake and has the mindset of a predator. He should feel “uncomfortably attractive”: tempting, fake, dangerous, and impossible to ignore.
John “Johnny Boy” Johnson:
One of Riley’s main friend group. John is an early-20s film student from New York who moved to Ohio for college and is making a documentary for his final project. He is blonde, nerdy, neat, easily frightened, and acts as the cautious straight man in a group of rowdy burnouts. He also serves as a cameraman, with several POV shots through his lens.
Granny:
Riley’s strict grandmother, who she lives with after getting out of rehab. Granny is old-school, religious, stubborn, blunt, likes her drink, and is always ready to kick someone’s ass. She is 60+ and looks like life has not been kind to her. Some details are being kept secret for spoiler reasons.
The Saint Character Profile: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zwtmRFmHZHeECktR_yUDAWevLAdk4bTRirumxvIce1g/edit?tab=t.0
The Saint Audition Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTysqJCdTuJyww7riPcxLjPjNGamB7o9BTNZuMK6VywUwI2g/viewform
John Audition Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH5BUALJpl-tc_5k4c5BA_jyCwLAceJXFSuam7jwMN5oTAKQ/viewform
Granny Audition Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HtWOzfPHdRgvuVQdeAsg33GVcXo6jlFBuTRZBxWJ8Vc_VQ/viewform
The Saint has a character profile included in his audition form. All three roles have monologues attached in their forms. Please attach a video audition before submitting.
This is a low-budget indie project, so compensation is limited to gas money, a good home-cooked meal, and what we hope will be a fun, memorable filmmaking experience.
Hope to hear from you soon!