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Synopsis:

In a tense and chilling night in the desert, Melissa, a young woman dressed for a night out, finds herself stranded when her SUV breaks down on a desolate road. As she waits for help, she grapples with feelings of isolation and frustration, ultimately deciding to text her friend Jim for a ride. When Jim arrives, their awkward reunion quickly escalates into a heated argument about Melissa’s recent party attendance at her ex-boyfriend Matt’s house.

As they drive away, an unsettling presence looms in the darkness. The truck suddenly dies, leaving them vulnerable in the eerie silence of the desert. Strange sounds and a dark shape outside the vehicle heighten their fear, culminating in a terrifying encounter with a monstrous creature. In a desperate fight for survival, Jim and Melissa must confront their past and the horror that has emerged from the shadows.

As they attempt to escape, the creature attacks, leading to a frantic and bloody struggle. Just when they think they’ve escaped, the nightmare escalates, culminating in a shocking and brutal twist that leaves both characters—and the audience—reeling from the horror of the night.

Pitch: April 2019

Script: Draft – Sep 23, 2019 / Version 2 – Sep 16, 2024 / Version 3 – October 6, 2024

Pre-Production: September 6, 2024

Union: SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget Project – September 26, 2024

Casting Call: October 4, 2014

Production

Shooting Date: October 17, 2024

Post Production

Editing: October 19, 2024

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Duration: Est 15 minutes

Release Year: October 31, 2025 (est)

Type of Production: Short

Genre: Horror

Shooting Format: 6048 x 4032 (Open Gate 3:2) Blackmagic RAW 6K

Finish Format: Cinema DCP 4K (4096×1716) & 1080 P (1920×804)

Aspect Ratio: 2:39.1 DCI Cinemascope

Sound Format: 5.1 Film & Stereo

Language: English

Copyright – Steel Rain Productions, LLC 2024 / WGA Registration # 2275065

Joseph Kyler

Jim

Feather McGuire

Melissa

Charles Black

Producer / Director / Writer / DOP / Editor

Emily Black

Producer

Lisa McClung

Producer / Still Photographer

Behind the Scenes