Slaughter Studios

An egotistical, highly stressed film student who orchestrates the last-minute horror shoot. His fixation on finishing the film in nine hours overrides safety and ethics, driving the crew toward increasingly reckless decisions. As the night progresses, his grip on reality loosens, revealing a dangerous blend of vanity and desperation.

A determined production assistant who longs for an acting part but is repeatedly sidelined by Steve. She becomes the voice of reason amid escalating chaos while secretly nurturing a desire to prove herself on screen. Her pragmatism and growing disillusionment make her a pivotal observer to the night’s unfolding chaos.

A young actor chosen to play the monster, eager to prove himself but under pressure from the chaotic set. His budding attraction to Madigan adds emotional complexity as the night spirals into danger. He embodies hopeful ambition tempered by fear and curiosity.

The leading man whose acting is shaky and who proves to be a liability on set. His incompetence and arrogance contribute to the mounting tension, and he becomes a casualty early in the night. Chad's presence highlights the fragile ego dynamics on a rushed, underground shoot.

A glamorous but demanding actress who is often oblivious to the danger surrounding the shoot. Her entitlements collide with the grim reality of the studio, amplifying tension and alienation within the group. Her arrogance ultimately isolates her from the others.

A bubbly, naive actress who becomes entangled in the improvised lesbian scene that spirals into tragedy. Her curiosity and social bravado mask underlying insecurity, making her both conflicted and vulnerable as events unfold.

A flamboyant actress whose loud personality adds chaos to the set. Her desire to shine in the spotlight clashes with the practical realities of a doomed production, hastening the unraveling of the night.

A young actress eager to break into film who becomes a target as the nights grows darker. Her presence on set embodies the vulnerability of newcomers drawn into a dangerous, high-pressure project.

A production assistant or assistant to the cast who becomes a victim in the early killings. Her death is recorded on a hidden video camera, underscoring the night’s voyeuristic, exploitative undercurrents.

The sound department member who hatches a plan to monetize the footage, revealing a darker, opportunistic edge to the crew. His actions propel the plot toward a grim revelation about exploitation.

The cameraman who becomes entangled in the discovery of the death footage and the horrifying events as they escalate. His practical mindset clashes with the escalating panic of the night.

The actor whose on-set death twenty years earlier still haunts Slaughter Studios. His ghostly presence lingers as a symbol of the studio’s cursed history and the night’s violence.

The man who was scared off earlier in the night and later revealed to be connected to the studio’s dark past. He becomes the killer, asserting a raw, menacing presence that embodies the night’s rage.