Casting Call for "Paralysis" Psychological Horror Film for Kids

Young actors wanted for "Paralysis", a psychological horror film. Details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: A reclusive man plagued by night terrors and agoraphobia begins therapy with Peter, a man whose seemingly perfect family mirrors the one Daniel lost-unraveling a surreal collision of past and present, where his childhood, trauma, and fractured identity bleed into reality. Paralysis stylistically mirrors films like Mulholland Drive, Stay (2005), and The Machinist, blending surrealism with mystery, psychological horror, and flashes of dark comedy. With a fragmented narrative and dreamlike visual language, the film explores the blurred boundaries between reality and delusion, memory and identity, the spiritual and the psychological. Its tone is at once haunting and absurd, disorienting yet intimate, drawing the viewer deep into Daniel's fractured inner world. Rate: This production is a micro-budget independent film. All roles are unpaid, but include: IMDb credit On-set meals Professional stills Footage for your reel Festival exposure (the film will be submitted to Cannes, Venice, Sundance, Toronto, and more) Additional info: SHOOTING DATES: A window of Jan - Feb 2026 (with a 3-week filming schedule) All cast members will also be invited to the film’s private screening and premiere event in Charlotte, NC. If you are interested please apply.