A Film with Me in It

An actor living in a basement flat below his writer friend Pierce. He struggles to find work while caring for his paralysed brother, David. Facing overdue rent, he dodges the landlord Jack, helping to maintain the flat’s dilapidated state and escalating tension.

Mark’s writer friend who becomes entangled after the murders. He arrives amid chaos, panics, and collaborates with Mark to manage the situation and avoid suspicion. He exhibits pragmatic, morally grey decision-making as the plan unfolds.

Mark’s girlfriend who ultimately ends the strained relationship and urges repairs. She becomes part of the mounting tragedy, fainting and dying during the chaos. She embodies a pragmatic, determined stance amid the unraveling events.

The landlord whose interest in the flat’s upkeep drives tension. He becomes a focal point of the cover-up schemes as the place deteriorates and danger escalates.

Mark’s paralysed brother, a constant dependent presence whose condition amplifies the emotional stakes. His death marks a turning point that deepens panic and intensifies the conspirators' efforts to conceal the truth.

A detective who arrives to investigate the deaths after a disturbance. He represents external scrutiny that forces the conspirators to improvise and escalate their plans to protect themselves.

A police officer who becomes involved following a noise complaint, adding pressure on the protagonists to maintain their ruse. Her presence intensifies the tension and forces further improvisation.

A neighbour who appears amid the chaos, serving as a peripheral observer to the mounting chaos in the building. His role underscores the everyday world that surrounds the central madness.

A neighbor in the same building who reacts to the escalating disturbances and the strange activities surrounding Mark, Sally, and Pierce. Their perspective highlights the wider impact of the events on the community.

A member of the production world who appears in the ensemble cast, representing the film industry within the story and contributing to the meta-cinematic atmosphere.