Spooky season is officially here, and “Other Mommy” is not far behind. The upcoming supernatural/psychological horror film from Rob Savage stars Jessica Chastain as a mother fighting to protect her daughter from a paranormal entity, the titular “Other Mommy,” that takes on her appearance, threatens her family, and begins haunting her home. Jay Duplass, Arabella Olivia Clark, and others co-star in the film, which hits theaters next Friday, Oct. 9. Ready for more spooks and scares this season? Check out the great horror gigs seeking talent today.
“Death At Blackwater Lake”
Join the cast of “Death At Blackwater Lake,” a dark comedy-horror homage to classic slasher grindhouse film that follows a group of college graduates who throw a party at their relatives’ secluded lake house and unwittingly awaken a supernatural evil. U.S.-based actors, aged 18 and older, are sought for various roles, including leads. Talent will work in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, in August and September 2027. Pay is $100 per day for up to 21 days of work, with travel and lodging included.
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“Body Count”
Casting is underway for “Body Count,” a short horror film about a red-pill-influenced young man whose sabotage of a first date leads to an encounter with a mysterious beauty who offers him everything he desires under a deadly condition. Actors, aged 20–29, are sought for the lead male role and two supporting female roles. Talent will work in Tucson, Arizona, in February 2027. Pay is $210–$300 per day with lunch covered.
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“Crystal”
Pirate Films Media is currently seeking talent for “Crystal,” a psychological horror feature. U.S.-based actors, aged 25–50, are sought for lead and supporting roles, including the titular Crystal, a mother rebuilding her life a year after a violent attack. Talent will work in December and January with locations TBD. Pay is $257 per day for up to 12 days of work with meals, travel, and per diem provided.
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“The Owl”
Casting is underway for “The Owl,” a short narrative psychological horror/uncanny thriller about a woman driving north on a freezing New England night to commit a calculated act of violence while her 19-year-old sister pursues her. East Coast actors, aged 18 and older, are sought for several on-camera and voiceover roles, including the lead role of Lily. Principal photography is targeted for Summer 2027 in Somerville, Lowell, and the Greater Boston, Massachusetts, area. Pay is $150–$1,800 for up to six days of work with a copy, credit, meals, and local travel/mileage reimbursement provided.
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“Somebody’s Gonna Get Hurt” (Working Title)
Join the cast of a psychological horror film set in western Montana and following the Barnes family, who are coping after a freak accident leaves two young brothers without their mother as increasingly disturbing events occur and suspicion falls on their elderly neighbor. Nationwide actors, aged 9–80, are sought for lead and supporting roles, including three of the Barnes family members and the antagonistic elderly neighbor. Talent will work in Western Montana in December or January. Pay is $256.60 per day for up to 15 days of work.
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“Tribute”
“Tribute,” a cyberpunk horror feature about a lonely security guard whose obsession with a cam girl spirals into a violent nightmare, is now casting actors, aged 22–80, for lead and supporting roles, including the starring roles of Daniel and “Lilith.” Filming will take place in Denver, Colorado, over two weeks in late October and November. Pay is $150–$175 per day.
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“Backseat”
A Black male actor, age 18–24, is sought to play a teen whose kindness and willingness to trust strangers puts him in a dangerous situation in “Backseat,” a horror feature film. Filming will take place in Lexington, Kentucky, in September and October. Pay is $834 per day for four days of work.
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