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We are stuck in the middle of nowhere.

None of the phones work, our cars were stolen.

If we try and hide, they'll find us.

If we try and escape, they'll get us.

They know our every move in and around this building.

These monsters are toying with us.

We're trapped in this nightmare.

We can't leave.

Sorry if I seemed a little nervous.

You were wonderful, Vanessa.

Vanessa, what if I told you

that I was strongly considering you for the role.

Really?

Wow.

Well, if you were strongly considering me

for the role, I would say thank you, and I would strongly accept your offer.

Good.

Now, there are more auditions, but I do believe you'll be hearing from me very soon.

Thank you.

Good night.

Send in Kelly, please.

We are trapped in this nightmare.

We can't leave.

Hells yeah.

Oh, sorry, Angus.

I was just trying to find my way back to the lobby.

Well, thank you.

It is a maze back there.

I heard great things about your audition.

The director really likes you.

Thank you.

That's nice to hear.

Is Kelly in there now?

Yes, she is.

Are we your last auditions for tonight?

There's another group coming in shortly.

Do you have all your belongings?

Yes, just this.

Well, good night.

Be careful out there.

There's a storm coming tonight.

I wouldn't want you to get caught in the middle of it.

None of the phones work.

Our cars were stolen.

Hello?

Angus?

Is Kelly in there now?

Yes, she is.

Oh, my God, Kelly!

Hey, hey, stay with me, Kelly.

Kelly, what happened?

Run.

Run.

Just hold on.

I'm gonna get you out of here.

We

Can't...

Leave.

We can't leave.

We can't leave.

He's coming.

What?

He's coming.

Who's coming?

Who did this to you?

If we try and hide, they'll find us.

If we try and escape, they'll get us.

They know our every move in and around this building.

These monsters are toying with us.

We're trapped in this nightmare.

Good evening, miss.

Hi.

My name is Fay.

I'm here for the film audition.

Fay, of course.

The rest of the group is waiting in the lounge.

Hi, everyone.

I'm Fay.

How's it going so far?

Well, we've been here for over an hour and

we haven't seen anybody except for a single white undertaker out there.

You mean you haven't seen the director or anybody on the production team?

Production team?

It's probably just a bunch of idiots with a camera.

Just more garbage from independent filmmakers who think, just

because they have an idea for a horror movie, they're the next Alfred Hitchcock, or.

M. Night Shaka Zulu.

Shyamalan.

Whatever.

And all these indie horror movies are all the same.

Get a bunch of strangers together in an isolated location, with no way out

And you kill them off one by one.

Oh, I love that movie.

And the only actors that ever appear in them are has beens or

actors who are so desperate for work, they're willing to work for free.

He's got a point there.

Thank you.

And when the film is complete, they just submit them to all these local

film festivals that no one's ever heard of, fill the audience with friends and family

and force them to sit through their no-budget masterpieces of shit.

Let me guess, Jack, you're auditioning for the over the top crotchety old man.

Crotchety?

I just tell it like it is, sweetheart.

I'm hip.

I'm cool.

Okay, anyone who has to say they're hip and cool usually isn't.

Not for nothing

I played Danny Zuko in Grease.

Yeah, and what decade was that?

I've never been to Greece.

Not Greece the country, Grease the musical.

Oh, it's a musical now?

Yeah, can you believe it took this long?

Well, the only musical I ever did was Legally Dumb.

You mean Legally Blonde.

No, it was Legally Dumb.

Based on a true story, perhaps.

So, Jack, if you don't like low-budget horror

films, what are you even doing here?

Hey, I like all things low-budget horror.

I just think everything lately's been a bunch of crap.

It's like the filmmakers don't even care anymore.

I have to say, I have to agree with Jack on this.

Thanks, Len.

It's Glen.

Whatever.

I mean, like with tonight, right.

We don't even know what the name of this film is.

We don't know what the film's about.

How about some sides or a script?

You actually think there's a script?

They probably just wing it and make it up as they go.

How hard is it to write a good horror movie?

With interesting characters.

And a captivating story.

That doesn't include half naked chicks covered in blood.

Whoa! Whoa!

Let's not get carried away here.

Yeah, those are some quality films.

The director has informed me he's running behind schedule.

How much behind?

It is unclear at the moment.

Please be patient.

It's unclear?

No food in the lounge.

I paid 65 cents for those.

This is going to be a long night.

I guess that's par for the course.

I told you, brother.

Yeah, but are we forgetting about how much fun

it is to act in horror movies?

So much fun, sister!

I mean, no matter how shitty the movie is, we get to look good

and pretend to be chased by serial killers.

Yeah, who cares that we don't get paid

and we could be filming until 3 in the morning.

Actors just want to act.

And then when shooting is done and

the movie's finished.

We have the big premiere.

Hell, yeah!

Seeing the movie for the first time on a big screen in a packed theater!

Or in somebody's basement.

Then going to the after party.

And getting wasted and passing out with the cast and crew.

What else would we rather do?

And if the film gets a distribution deal and ends up on a streaming platform.

Or even a limited theatrical release.

Whoa, whoa, let's not get ahead of ourselves, all right?

Now, if you'll excuse me, older gentlemen like myself, have very small bladders.

They're called Depends, Jack.

Oh, thanks, Tara.

You're the best.

Yo, Agnes.

It's, Angus.

Whatever.

You got a bathroom around here?

I'll show you. Come with me.

No that's all right. Just point me in the right direction.

I'll find it.

Are you sure?

You know what?

I'll just take a piss outside.

Yeah, I'm sure.

It's a little bit of a maze back there.

I wouldn't want you getting lost.

Don't worry about it.

I can find it.

I'm not as dumb as I look.

You couldn't be.

Take this hallway all the way down until you get to the third corridor.

Wait, what's the difference between a hallway and a corridor?

I'm sure you can

figure it out.

Getting back might be a challenge, though.

Thanks, Anus.

Good luck, Jackoff.

Fucking douchebag, eating my chips.

Hey, is anyone's phone working?

It's not even turning on and it was fine when I got here.

Mine died just as I got here, but I figured that was just me.

I got nothing.

Yeah, mine's dead too.

Same.

Well

Isn't this starting to feel like a horror movie.

Oh, thank God.

You here for the audition?

Here for the a office Halloween party?

Yeah, all right.

Excuse me.

[Inaudible]

[Shh]

Hello?

[scream]

Did you guys hear that?

I guess we're not the only ones auditioning tonight.

That was a killer scream.

My throat was killing me after that.

It took me weeks to get my voice back.

And that was the end of my musical career.

Sorry to hear that, Glen.

I hope to God, that never happens to me.

Hey, where's Carly?

Who?

You know, Legally Dumb.

Oh yeah, her.

Maybe she got tired of waiting and left.

Well, I might join her if this takes any longer.

I'm going to go talk to Lurch out there,

and see what's taking so long.

I'll come with you, Lucy.

You know...

They say spirits try and communicate

with the living by drawing energy off of

anything with a battery.

So let me get this straight, Glen.

You think our phones are dead because of paranormal activity.

Great movie, by the way.

I like the second one better.

Is that the one with the dog and the baby?

Yes! And the pool.

And the security camera footage.

Right.

That security camera footage is so creepy.

Where is he?

Let's see if he's in here.

Is it open?

Hello?

Uncle Scar!

Do we know his actual name?

I think he said it was Angus.

Like the beef?

Or like Angus Scrimm.

Who the hell is Angus Scrimm?

The actor from Phantasm.

The Mickey Mouse movie?

That's Fantasia.

Oh.

Rosemary's Baby...

Bird Box...

Final Destination.

Okay, Fay, those are all good.

You know, but I prefer scary movies where

you actually see the monster or the killer.

Like Michael, Freddy, Jason?

Yeah, yeah, those.

But also like the classics, like Frankenstein or.

Dracula or The Wolf Man.

[howls]

You are so strange, Glen.

To me, nothing's scarier than what you can imagine in your mind.

I mean

what's so scary about somebody wearing a mask?

C'mon fucker.

Why is it so quiet?

Where is everybody?

If we can't find anyone, we could just go back to the others.

How about some small talk,

so it doesn't seem so creepy.

Sure.

Um.

So, Tara from...

Where did you say you were from again?

Freehold.

Tara from Freehold.

How long have you been an actress for?

11 years.

Damn.

Yeah, my first acting gig, I had one line in

this anthology film called Abandoned in the Dark.

Never heard of it.

I'm not surprised.

That must have been exciting, having a line in your first film.

Not really.

They, uh, cut my scene from the film.

What about you?

Lucy for Edison.

How long have you been an actress?

Okay, don't tell anyone, but

I am not an actress.

This is my first film.

What?!

Yeah, I just submitted my pic and

got an invite to the audition.

You lucky bitch.

What the fuck?

Damn it!

Okay.

Is it just me or is there nobody else in this office?

I'm starting to think there's no one else in this building.

Right.

Looks like we were both wrong.

[stab]

[stab]

[phone disconnected]

Like, when it's so obvious which character's gonna get killed next.

Characters that split up when they should clearly stick together.

Or, or the predictable ending.

Ooh! Endings that have too many twists and don't make any sense.

Fay, you want to jump in here?

No, I think you guys got it covered.

Secondary characters we don't really care about.

Oh, cheap jump scares.

Oh, I can't stand those when the movie gets really quiet.

And then all of a sudden...

Somebody appears out of nowhere accompanied by really loud music

for no apparent reason.

It seems that a few of you are missing.

Yes.

Yes, it would seem that way.

Nevertheless, the auditions are ready to begin.

Please come with me, Kate.

Oh, okay, let me go get my things.

Leave your belongings.

You could pick'em up postmortem.

Post audition.

Okay.

See you guys later.

Nevertheless, leave your belongings.

Who does that guy think he is?

Boris Karloff?

I kind of like it.

Gets you into the whole experience of it.

Nice Karloff reference, by the way.

Yeah, well, this whole experience doesn't feel right.

What doesn't feel right?

Everything.

Starting with that discreet audition post and then

the cagey invite to the middle of nowhere?

Nah.

That's just the filmmakers trying to get us in the right mindset.

You know, like some

method acting or some shit like that.

Okay, then where's Carly?

Where did Lucy and Tara go?

Jack's been gone for how long?

I'm telling you, Glen.

Something's off here.

Fay, you get a little scared before you go in a haunted house?

Yeah, sure.

Well, that's just what this is.

They just want to get the best performance out of us.

So they get Wadsworth over there to be our host, they knock out the phones.

It's all part of it.

It still doesn't explain where the others went.

Come on.

What?

Where?

We're gonna take a little walk.

So that you can see there's nothing to worry about.

Um, let's start here.

Bet there's a bathroom down there and.

Jack is taking a big old dump.

Oh, God, I thought I was scared before.

Please.

Take a seat.

The director will be with you momentarily.

Thank you.

We are stuck in the middle of nowhere.

None of the phones work.

Our cars were stolen.

If we hide, they'll find us.

If we try and escape, they'll get us.

They know our every move in and around this building.

These monsters are just toying with us.

We're trapped in this nightmare.

We can't leave.

Can I help you?

Oh, hi, um.

No, I'm good.

What is your name?

Devin.

Devin?

Yeah.

It's like Kevin,

but with a D

instead of a C.

What are you doing here, Devin?

Oh, I was just waiting for my girlfriend.

I was in the car for, like, two hours

well I didn't want to keep her running.

What's her name?

The car?

Your girlfriend.

Oh, right, right.

It's Kate.

Kate?

Oh.

She's a cute one.

Thank you?

Kate is in the middle of her audition.

She may be a little while longer.

That's fine.

Is it okay if I wait in here?

Sure.

Oh, and my phone just died.

Do you like

have a charger I could borrow?

Sure.

Please have a seat.

Thank you.

Lucy!

[slap]

Ow!

What the fuck!

Jack, I'm sorry. I thought you were the freak with the mask.

Freak with the mask?

You saw one of those freaks with that mask?

Yeah. One of those freaks?

Is there more than one?

Yeah, there's at least two.

One of them was in the bathroom watching me take a piss.

He had a big ass knife too.

I almost shit my pants.

Yeah.

I was with Tara and one of those freaks who was chasing us.

She got away, but I haven't seen her since.

This place is all messed up.

I keep going to all the other floors

and all the fucking doors are locked.

I keep getting lost between the hallways and the corridors.

It's, it's like we can't leave.

What's the difference between a hallway and a corridor?

Ah, hell if I know!

Jack's not in here.

Anyone in there?

No, I told you.

Well, that doesn't mean anything, Fay.

I mean, maybe they just got bored

and started wandering around or something.

Yeah, it's the or something that worries me.

Can we please just go back to the lounge now?

Kate's probably almost done with her audition.

Hello?

Is anyone here?

I'm Kate.

I was called in for the audition.

Hi

I'm looking for the director?

What are you doing?

What is this?

Devin!

Devin!

Hello?

Mr. Butler man?

It's me, Devin.

You went to go look for a charger for me.

My girlfriend's Kate.

[stab]

Let's try this way.

Sure.

Let's keep walking down creepy hallways till something jumps out at us.

Ah, if anything, they're probably stalking us from behind.

Not helping the situation, Glen.

Look, Fay, if something was really bad happening here tonight

don't you think we would've seen something by now?

Maybe we're just blind to it or not looking in the right direction.

Fay, your whole basis for feeling this way is what?

Some people left the lounge, on their own by the way, and haven't returned yet?

It's more than that.

Well, what is it?

I don't know.

It just feels like we're constantly being watched.

Oh, I know how you feel.

You feel that way, too?

I always feel like

somebody's watching me.

Oh, my God.

You kind of set yourself up for that one.

And to think, I would have missed it if I just stayed home.

What do you mean?

You thought about not coming?

I did, yeah.

What happened?

Well, I changed my mind at the last second.

Lucky me, right?

Well, there's no reason for you to be scared.

Yeah, why is that?

Well, because

I think we're alone now.

There doesn't seem to be anyone around.

Hello?

What the fuck?!

Yo, yo, yo...

What the fuck, man?

Yo, yo, yo.

Yo, take it easy, man.

Yo fucking chill!

[stab]

Well, we made it back and we didn't experience anything scary, right?

Other than your jokes, no.

Hey...

Kate's stuff is gone.

Yeah, see?

She probably just left after her audition.

Are we sure?

Still no sign of the others.

Where are we?

We're at my film audition, remember?

But I want to go back to the club.

I was having a really good time.

You better not ruin this for me, Skylar.

This could be my big break.

Good evening, ladies.

Hi, I'm here for the audition.

You must be Paige?

Yes, I am so sorry that I'm late.

And who might this be?

This is my friend, Skylar.

What happened to your face?

This was a slight miscalculation.

You should see the other guy.

Don't mind her.

We just came from the club.

I just brought her, because I was unsure about the audition.

Since it's so late and in the middle of nowhere.

I understand.

There's nothing to worry about.

You see, another actor waiting his turn.

Hi, how are you?

Uh, excuse me, did, uh, Kate leave?

Uh, she left after her audition.

Oh, okay, that's what I thought.

The director loved her.

Said her performance was breathtaking.

Oh, okay, well, sorry to interrupt.

Come with me.

This way.

He smells funny.

You smell funny.

Just shut your mouth.

Please wait here until you're called upon.

That guy is creepy as fuck.

Just be quiet.

Paige, do you have your acting CV with you?

Shit, I left it in my car.

Would you mind getting it?

It's one of director's requirements before seeing anyone.

Sure.

Just stay here.

Don't move.

[stab]

[stab]

[stab]

Holy shit!

[door creaks open]

Sick fucks.

What the hell?

I know. We just got to keep moving.

Keep moving.

You're next, Fay.

The director's ready to see you.

Oh, okay.

You good?

Yeah.

Nothing to worry about, right?

Right.

Hey, Glen.

Yeah?

I'll be right back.

Please, take a seat.

The director will be with you momentarily.

Thank you.

We are stuck in the middle of nowhere.

None of the phones work, our cars were stolen.

If we hide, they'll find us.

If we try and escape, they'll get us.

They know our every move in and around this building.

These monsters are just toying with us.

We are trapped in this nightmare.

We can't leave.

Hello, Fay.

So sorry for the delay.

I know it can't be fun waiting around.

No worries, I understand.

No matter how much you plan, there are always unforeseen

circumstances that just keep popping up.

Thank you.

So have you read over the scene?

Yes.

Any questions?

Is this the first scene of the movie?

Oh, no.

This is where the main character starts to

figure out what's really going on.

Oh, I see.

You can start whenever you're ready.

Is everything okay?

Just a little lightheaded, I guess.

Have some more water.

Any better?

I'm sorry, Fay.

I'm Bruce, by the way.

Glen.

Nice to meet you, Glen.

Are you, uh, here for the audition?

Yeah, I just finished.

Did you happen to see two girls?

They were in my group.

Their names are Vanessa and Kelly.

Vanessa and Kelly?

No, I did see two girls in the lobby before, but I didn't catch their names.

It's not a problem.

How do you think you did?

I haven't got called in yet.

They've been behind all night.

And there's more of a wait when you get up there.

Up there?

Yeah, to the audition room.

I thought the auditions were across the hall.

No, they're on the third floor.

Third floor?

Anyway, good luck, man.

Fay?

Fay!

Fay?

Hey!

Hey!

Did you see anyone in...

Oh, Jesus Christ.

Fay!

Fay!

Fay!

Fay!

Glen?

Are you okay?

Are you okay, brother?

Is there anyone else in here?

No.

Well, besides...

Those freaks with the knives, they're killing everyone.

We need to get the fuck out of here, like, right now!

We can't leave.

Fay is missing.

Oh, shit.

Angus brought her in here, but now she's gone.

Fucking scar face prick!

I got to find her.

One of the aforementioned freaks.

Yeah, I figured as much.

Should we go back the way we came?

No.

You know what?

There's three of us.

I'm tired of running.

Let's go get this motherfucker.

So, uh

back the way we came?

Yeah.

Come on, you guys get out of here while you still can.

I'm gonna keep looking for Fay.

No way, brother. You're not doing this by yourself.

Lucy, get out of here.

I'm gonna stay and help Glen look for Fay.

You just go. Get out here as far away as possible. Try to get help.

Don't be a hero, just do whatever you can, okay?

Okay.

Okay?

Okay?

You could argue with me a little bit.

Come on.

Come on!

You know what, keep going down this hallway.

I'm gonna go down this corridor.

Again with the fucking hallway and the corridor fucking thing.

[tapping glass]

[scream]

You're trapped in this nightmare.

You can't leave.

[scream]

[stabbing]

Fay!

Fay, are you in here?

Fay.

Fay.

Fay!

[stab]

Jack.

This is where we first met.

Fuck you!

Fay!

Hello, Fay.

So, gentlemen, what do you think?

First off, great job on the casting.

All the actors gave such authentic performances.

And that goes for the three of you as well.

Yeah, you were all very convincing as the freaks.

We prefer to be called monsters.

Monsters just sounds a little bit more classic.

I have to say those kill scenes just looked so real.

So what inspired you to come up with this story?

I'm a sick fuck.

I'm kidding, of course.

It all started with one simple question.

What would happen if a group of people were stuck in

a building with mass killers hunting them down?

Think of The Strangers meets Die Hard.

Simple, but effective.

I love it.

So besides acting, Angus, do you have another role in the company?

I make sure everything runs smoothly.

And eliminate any unforeseen obstacles.

Angus is a retired detective.

Utilizing his skills makes him an invaluable asset to our company.

He's a solid number two.

What about you, Bruce?

Is there anything else you do?

I mostly just perform.

But sometimes I do take the actors' cars off her property.

Transportation!

He means he helps with the transportation department.

Transportation department.

Impressive.

So do you have a large crew behind the scenes?

Absolutely.

Two makeup artists, wardrobe, catering.

We've got it all.

And a technical team for our dynamic cameras.

Dynamic cameras?

What's that?

A custom made camera system, remote cameras

so small and unobtrusive, invisible to the naked eye.

Picture this.

Small, drone like cameras that can fly anywhere and capture every reaction.

Capture every line of dialogue without interrupting the actor's performance.

It's the future of filmmaking.

[knocking]

Gentlemen, I think you'll recognize one of our stars.

Oh, yeah, of course.

Hi, Fay.

Great job in the movie, Fay.

Guys, you know her real name probably isn't Fay, right?

It is.

Oh, sorry.

These are the sales agents I was telling you about.

Bud.

Lou.

Tom.

And Jerry.

That's hilarious.

Hopefully they like what they saw and they'll take us on

and find a distributor for our film.

So what happens to Fay at the end of the film?

Do the freaks?

Sorry, monsters.

Do the monsters kill her or is she actually working with them all along?

I guess you'll have to wait for the sequel to find out.

Oh, you're planning the sequel already?

Auditions start next week.

We see this as the next great horror franchise.

We can make a killing off these films.

Well, I'll let you get back to your meeting.

I'm leaving soon.

I just wanted to say goodbye.

Okay, honey, I'll see you tomorrow.

Bye, father.

See you guys.

Nice meeting you, gentlemen.

Fay, the pleasure's all on this side of the table.

It was nice meeting you, Fay.

Oh, by the way.

I wouldn't drink too much of that water.

If you know what I mean.

We didn't realize Fay was your daughter.

Yeah, well, you've got to save some surprises for the end of the movie, right?

So does she like working for you?

Oh, she loves it.

She's into acting now, but eventually she'll learn every aspect of our business.

So what do you say, gentlemen?

Does our film fit into your portfolio?

I believe it does.

I like it.

I like you guys.

I feel we can send this to potential film distributors.

Tom?

Agreed.

Jerry?

I agree.

What about you, Lou?

You've been quiet.

What are your thoughts?

You want my thoughts, Bud?

I think it stinks.

I think getting behind this would be a huge mistake.

This is nothing, but a low-budget film that people will forget about.

This is the same garbage we see over and over.

This isn't art.

This is a horrible film, made by a no-name director.

Not a single recognizable name in the cast.

No distributor would even consider this.

Well, if it helps,

we can add one more kill.

One more kill?

You think that would make a potential distributor happy?

It would make us happy?

All right, let's just say you added the one final kill.

Who could you possibly get to be your final victim?

There is one person that comes to mind.

I don't know what these guys are thinking.

Getting behind this movie would be a huge waste of time and money.

I can't wait to laugh in their faces when the distributors pass on it.

Then they're going to realize I know what I'm talking about.

No, they left already.

I'm just waiting for my ride to the airport.

I think he might be lost or some...

Hello?

Hello?

Still there?

You can't leave.

What am I supposed to do now, run away?

What are you guys going to do, kill me?

Get the fuck out of here, you stupid ass freaks.

You can leave now.

[scream]

We can't leave.