Casting Call
Casting Call

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Casting Call

2015
Movie
12 min
Romanian

Victor Rebengiuc is an unknown actor from Bucharest. He is called to audition for a "miracle lotion" commercial. A satire about the actors' problems in Romania.

Insights

IMDb4.1/10
Director: Alexandre o. SchmidtGenres: Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of aspiring actresses attends a seemingly legitimate audition for a new film. However, as the day progresses, they realize the audition is not what it appears to be, and they become trapped in a terrifying ordeal. The director's true intentions are revealed to be far more sinister than any of them could have imagined.

Critical Reception

Casting Call received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences. It was often cited for its predictable plot and reliance on common horror tropes, though some praised its attempt at a psychological thriller atmosphere.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a weak script and underdeveloped characters.

  • Relies heavily on jump scares and predictable twists.

  • Some found the premise interesting but the execution lacking.

Google audience: Audience reception for Casting Call is scarce, with limited available reviews. Those that exist tend to reflect the critical sentiment, pointing to formulaic horror elements and a story that doesn't fully deliver on its premise.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Los Angeles, California, utilizing a limited budget which influenced its claustrophobic setting and narrative.

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