Casting Kill

How many actors would gather at a slightly dingy casting suite for a shot at a role in a Hollywood movie? Plenty, it would seem - and without doing the necessary checks to see whether the opportunity is quite what is advertised.

Caroline Spence's darkly witty script and James Smith's taut direction deliver a thriller that does more than hint at the horrors within the story, yet we don't see much in the way of blood and gore.

I saw this film at its London premiere where an appreciative audience gasped and laughed together. The impressive score by Shaun Finnegan is more than the icing on the cake - it is a main ingredient in the recipe and a vitally important part of the overall feel of the film.

There were strong performances from all the lead actors with John Laird as Arthur Capstone giving a portrayal of a deeply (oh-so-deeply) disturbed man hidden not very far beneath the swaggering exterior. He gets away with arrogant and controlling behaviour almost entirely unchallenged because of the status he claims and the supposed potential rewards he offers (ring any bells anyone?). However he comes up against the determined Domenic (a tremendous performance from Jack Forsyth-Noble) who is like a public-schoolboy, self-interested version of Columbo who simply won't give up. Notable performances too from Rachel Chima, Gareth Tidball, Ian Renshaw and from Andrew Elias as the disconcertingly pragmatic caretaker.

It's hard to believe that this was shot in just 6 days and it is testament to the hard work of everyone involved in the production that Raya Films has delivered such a great looking film in such a short time.

First time I saw this film was on dvd, second time seen at The Lavenham Film Festival, Suffolk, where it won three awards at the Gala Awards night, which was very well deserved. Enjoyable film from the start to the end, with plenty of laughs throughout. Great casting, all characters were convincing and natural Would happily watch again Great cast,, each character drew you in.

Brilliant Director and Writer, who have recently won awards for their newest fillm, Best Geezer, which is heading off to Hollywood to be screened. Really nice couple who I wish well with their current and future ventures. Casting Kill, please give it a watch and review.

I have seen this twice now. Dark horror comedy at its best. Well shot great actors and great script.

The writers and Directors of this film are at the top of their game, as are the actors. Think twice before you go to an audition.

A dubious casting director lures unsuspecting actors to audition for a big part in a top film. Set in Londonin a basement flat, it is atmospheric and creepy, yet laughs are to be had at just the right moments. British Independent filming at its best, you could be forgiven into thinking it had a sizeable budget. Well worth a watch.

Gives a new meaning to The Casting Couch.

This is such a good film. James and Caroline made such a superb suspenseful thriller that takes place in the British film industry and takes Harvey Weinstein's audition process to a whole new level. The acting was really good and well conveyed throughout the entire thing. Probably the only let down was perhaps the soundtrack. Might have been a little over the top at times. The camerawork is really good and got Hitchcock vibes to it. Take the time and watch this original horror flick and I mean horror lightly as there's no jump scares or actual horrific moments. Minor gore and blood to don't worry!

Unexpected twists in this very enjoyable and well executed film by Raya Films. At the start of the film you really have no idea where it will eventually lead. An actors worst nightmare led by Rob Laird in a chillingly cool, skin crawling manner. Great cast ( really enjoyed Jack Forsyth Noble as Dominic as he manages to get under the skin of this supposed Hollywood Director). A terrific score by Shaun Finnegan which enhances the mood dramatically. It's a well written script by Caroline Spence, interspersing humour whilst maintaining an air of suspense with atmospheric cinematography by James Smith.