NEVER LET THEM IN
A Terrifying Suspense Thriller
Screenplay by Sean Ryan
Synopsis - NICKY JENKINS is struggling to flee from the terrifying dreams that have haunted her since the Valentine’s Day Massacre, where her ex-boyfriend, MATTHEW STEVENS, was the gunman. Although Nicky survived, six others tragically lost their lives.
Her therapist turned boyfriend, TREVOR MARTIN, has rented an isolated house on the outskirts of a remote town in Upstate New York, hoping that their time alone will help her heal.
Trevor's continuous discussions with his wife, from whom he is not yet divorced, only heighten Nicky's anxiety.
Meanwhile, Nicky and Trevor remain oblivious to the hidden, dark secrets waiting and lurking in this seemingly isolated town, which will soon come screaming from the woods and banging on their front door.
So remember…NEVER let them in.
CAST LIST
NICKY
TREVOR
MATT/MASKED MAN
RUTH
GLENDA (Ruth’s Mom)
SHERIFF BOWIE
WOMAN'S VOICE
WOMAN
PARAMEDIC
Glenda’s prized possession, Harvey & Jack.
CAST
Character Types
NICKY - Early 30s - Think Rosario Dawson.
TREVOR - Mid 30’s - Think Daniel Brühl from “Burnt”.
RUTH - Early 20’s - Think Mickey Madison from “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”.
MATT/MASKED MAN - Mid 30’s - Think Nicholas Hoult from “The Menu”
GLENDA (Ruth’s Mom) - 50’s - Think Frances McDormand.
SHERIFF BOWIE - 55-60 - Think Brendan Gleeson in everything he’s done.
ProducerS & Writing Team
Rob Reilly
Producer
Rob Reilly, a passionate storyteller with a meticulous eye for detail, stepped into the world of moving images in 1994. Originally hired as an assistant producer, he quickly redefined his role becoming the company’s main editor in the first year and half. During his 10 years at the agency his titles would become Lead Editor, Producer and Head of Multi-Media. His freelance writing, directing, editing, and producing journey would go on from there.
And yes, he's mistaken for Virgin Airlines owner Richard Branson on daily basis.
Lou Farragher
Co-Producer
When Rob’s cousin and brother-from-another, Lou Farragher, isn’t wearing his forest ranger hat, taking care of 14K acres in upstate, NY, he is Rob’s get-it-done producer. You need it, it’s there! He’s also one of the funniest, kind-hearted guys around.
Rob and Lou, began cineMOOK in 2001 with their first indie feature “Back To Manhattan”. Along with producing, Lou is also Rob’s creative consultant, as well as jumping in front of the camera to drop a great performance when needed. Lou has produced, films, commercials, and music videos with his cineMOOK cuz. He is also an electrician & carpenter, so he makes a lot happen.
Sean Ryan
Writer
Sean Ryan is an award-winning screenwriter with numerous credits to his name. Initially known for short film scripts, he made the jump to feature films in 2013. His love for the medium was inspired by his father who introduced him at a young age and his love for film has grown ever since. He first began to experiment with filmmaking, within the fields of editing and animation, before moving on to screenwriting and developing his skills as a visual storyteller. Sean has several feature film scripts in various stages of development with his most recent produced script being the Western, Action Thriller, "The Outsider" in 2019.
Rob Seyk
Rob Seyk is an accomplished screenwriter whose work has earned recognition across numerous prestigious screenplay competitions. A multi-time Quarterfinalist in the Final Draft Big Break Contest (2015, 2020, 2023), Rob Seyk has also been honored as a Semifinalist at both the Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition (2023) and the Richmond International Film Festival (2024).
His scripts have advanced in highly competitive arenas, including the Launch Pad Feature Competition (Second Rounder, 2023), Vail Film Festival (Quarterfinalist, 2024), and the Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards (Quarterfinalist, Fall 2022), among others. With a strong voice and a keen eye for storytelling, Rob Seyk continues to develop bold, character-driven projects for film, television, and novels.
Creative Script Consultant
Production Team
David Bellantoni
1st Assistant Director
David Bellantoni starting casting in Los Angeles in 1994 and moved back home to New York to continue his work in 2005. David has worked on feature films, short films, documentaries, network commercials, network promos, political ads, corporate industrials, music videos, PSA’s, webisodes and voice-overs for both TV and radio spots.
Some of the directors David has worked with include: David Fincher, Tom Hooper, Tony Scott, Peter Berg, John Singleton, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Doug Liman, Phil Morrison, and Errol Morris. David is currently a Casting Director with one of the busiest companies in New York, Beth Melsky Casting.
David has also written, produced and directed the films, “Three Kings” and "Borderline", which he hired Rob Reilly as editor and post-supervisor.
Most recently, David was 1st AD on the psychological thriller feature film "Evil Insight Produced by Fiore DeRosa & Don Close.
Rob Reilly
Director
Rob has directed films, commercials, music videos, and promotional videos. His debut film “Back To Manhattan” in which Rob wrote, produced, directed and edited won awards including Best Feature, Buzz Award for Most Talked About Film, Emerging Filmmaker and received a 2-Page article in PC magazine. His corporate client list includes Sony, Fuji, Sub-Zero & Wolf, Kohler, Dwell Magazine, NYC-DEP, NYC-DOT, NYS Parks & Recreation, AECOM, and the Holocaust Museum.
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Production Designer
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Line Producer
PROPS
We have an agreement with Fei Lang in China to use this amazing mask in our film.
Look at how the mouth MOVES!
Camera & LIGHTING Team
Toru Nishikubo
Cinematographer
Phillip Ennis
Director of Photography
Phillip Ennis is a passionate cinematographer and producer. His photography has been solicited around the globe by many of the world’s most prestigious publishers, hotels & hospitality brands, interior designers, architects, and manufacturers of home furnishings & luxury brands. Phillip's unerring attention to detail, composition, and lighting is his trademark.
His talent and passion has proved invaluable in making short and important socially conscious documentaries. In late 2019, Phillip produced & shot the documentary feature, Light Within The Cracks. A film about the devastating effects of poverty in the Kibera Slum in Nairobi, Kenya. As a cinematographer, Phillip brought the unbelievable and heartbreaking reality of the Kibera slum to life for all to see.
Toru Nishikubo - I am a Japanese-born cinematographer with a rich background in documentary filmmaking. Over the years, my passion for storytelling has evolved, driving me to seek greater artistic control and the ability to craft narratives that deeply resonate with viewers. I've discovered a powerful avenue for expressing my artistic vision through the medium of cinema.
In my perspective, cinema is a collaborative endeavor where the synergy of a talented team can create cinematic miracles. My unique aesthetic sensibilities and unwavering work ethic shine through in the numerous narrative films and commercials I've been a part of, which have garnered widespread acclaim and recognition.
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Camerman
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SOUND Team
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Boom Operator 2
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DIT
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Sound Recordist
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Boom Operator 1
Post-Production Team
Rob Reilly
Editor/Post Supervisor
Starting his editing journey in 1994, Rob has edited everything at this stage of the game, from films and trailers to commercials, music videos, and promotional videos. If it has his name on it, it has his blood on it.
In 2017, Rob began offering his skills to edit both feature-length and short films for fellow creators, in addition to crafting film trailers. His cineMOOK mantra "Bleed On What You Love" is ingrained in his identity. In 2021, Rob won Best Editing at the Long Island East Film Festival.
Joe Rivas
Sound Design and Mixing Engineer
Joseph Rivas is an award winning composer, sound designer and audio producer based in Brooklyn, NY. He is passionate about music and film and is committed to pushing the boundaries of sound in storytelling. Joe has worked on a wide range of projects with filmmakers from around the world including feature films, shorts, documentaries, trailers and commercials. In addition to his work in post production audio, Joe produces music for artists and contemporary dance companies
Sanaa Kelley
Foley Artist
Sanaa Kelley is a California-based Foley Artist and founder of Reel Foley Sound with 29 years of industry experience. Her accolades include one Emmy win for Foley on FX/Hulu/Disney’s Shogun, five Emmy nominations, and 25 MSPE Golden Reel nominations for Foley on projects such as Apple TV+'s sports comedy Ted Lasso, AMC's Emmy- winning series The Walking Dead; Disney +'s The Right Stuff as well as The CW's The 100. In 2016, Sanaa's earned a Golden Reel Award as part of the Sound Editing team for her work on the live-action film All the Wilderness.
With a focus on episodic television, Sanaa's most recent projects include her work as a Foley artist on FX’S Shogun, HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant, AppleTV+’s Bad Monkey and Lisey’s Story starring Julianne Moore. Her TV credits further include Warner Bros’ award-winning drama series Pretty Little Liars; Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building; Netflix's The Midnight Club directed by Mike Flanagan; HBO Max’s Minx; Fox's multi-generational musical drama Monarch starring Susan Sarandon, Fox's The Cleaning Lady and Flight Attendant.
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Colorist
POSSIBLE Locations
Here are some photos of potential filming locations, primarily situated in Upstate New York. Our Co-Producer, Lou Farragher, who is also a Forest Ranger, has been managing a 14,000-acre private property owned by The Boy Scouts of America for the past 20 years. We have permission to film on this land, which features lakes, cabins, and stunning vistas. Additionally, the charming cabin shown at the bottom is available for use in Maine.
Glenda’s Store/Trading Post
North Branch, New York - Trading Post (184 Co Rd 122 )
near Callicoon, NY 12766
Shandaken, NY
