Hello, my name is Ben Rood and I'm casting for a feature length horror film called "There's A Monster Under My Bed." The movie is about a socially awkward boy who becomes trapped in his house with a monster that threatens to kill him if he isn't in bed every night before sundown. Peter (14) protagonist: Possibly the smartest kid in school. He's also very kind and considerate but no one will ever realize this outside of his mother because of his extreme social anxiety. The story begins with he and his mother starting fresh in a new town. Peter suffered traumatic bullying at his previous school, something that his caused him to give up pursuing relationships. This story is about Peter realizing his full potential, not just being brilliant, but discovering his inner courage and leadership that we all aspire to have. Peter's Mom (40s): Peter's rock. She's fun and caring and everybody loves her. The type that works 80 hours a week but you would never know it because of how well she keeps it together. She always puts Peter first and encourages him to go outside, make friends and have fun, but also knows if she pushes too hard, it will damage him. If we all had mom's like her, there would be no war. Amy (14): Peter's love interest. She lives across the street from Peter's new house. She's everything he's not: foul-mouthed, tough, rebellious, but she has a good heart. She sticks up for him on their first encounter when a bully picks on him and reluctantly becomes friends with him when Peter saves her brother from getting hit by a car. She doesn't necessarily enjoy getting into trouble, she just doesn't see any reason to do something if it's not her way. Amy's Mom (40s): A drunk, negligent mom. Blames others for her short comings. Inadvertently pressures Amy into taking over the mother position. Without Amy taking care of her, her world would collapse. Josh (14): Intimidating class bully. We don't know why he's so mean. It's more than insecurity, he just enjoys being a jerk. Finds Peter as an easy target. Head shots and reels can be sent to bensmonstermovie@gmail.com I'll compensate actors at a negotiated price. Any other questions just let me know. Best, Ben Rood