We Can't Leave (2025) Movie Script
1
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.
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.