Stories by @ckelly2430

Helen Back

Helen, a recent college graduate, struggles to find purpose after a traumatic loss. Unable to hold onto a job she tries to reconnect with her peers only to find herself in a near-death accident. Just as things seem to return to normal she finds herself plagued by a charming stranger who claims she's exactly who he needs. However as a more sinister intention is revealed and those around her begin to die gruesomely Helen must get her life together while keeping her loved ones safe from a malevolent evil.

Devil's Night

On Halloween night Mackenzie assembles her friends: big brother figure Brian, cheerful bff Wendy, cynic Alice, and brash Amanda, along with her British boyfriend Eric, for a time of bonding and shared memories. As the group simply attempts to have a good time the night takes a turn when Gordon, a disturbed curmudgeon, discovers a terrifying new ability that he uses to get rid of those he deems as inferior. With a powerful psycho on the loose and the growing tension becoming clearer Mackenzie and her friends must do all they can to make it out alive.

Bloodsucking Bastards

Evan, a down on his luck cubicle worker and Tim, his slacker best friend discover their new boss Max is a vampire who is turning their coworkers into the un-dead.

Double Date (2023)

A man can't speak to ladies. His friend makes things happen but with 2 man-killing sisters looking for a virgin man to sacrifice to bring daddy back from the dead.

Brent and Danny Doom the World

Brent, a recent college graduate, feels aimless. Drifting from party to party with drug to drug he feels like he desperately needs a change, and gets a local plumbing job. Led by college dropout and all around loser Danny Brent enters the not so glamorous world of leaky pipes and cranky customers. After one simple night of drinks however, everything goes to hell. As weird occurences happen all around him Brent and Danny are faced with a true horror: hell itself rests in a man's sink. Faced with an annoying corpse, a drug dealer who may or may not have a direct line to the afterlife, and the evergrowing threat of an ancient demon rising to take back the land it once conquered, the two screwups must work together to save their town and their future, before its damned to hell that is.

The Mind F**k of John Martins

John Martins, a once acclaimed indie director, has never bounced back from his failed attempt at a franchise that resulted in an infamous critical and financial flop that made him a laughingstock. Desperate to regain success and with only assistant Will at his side John is determined to get back to the top, and in a drug induced stupor writes his best work yet. Gaining a ragtag crew who will do anything to get into the film industry John begins production, back to his indie roots. Once he gets his star however, things take a turn. Pierre Rothwell, a bizarre veteran performer, loves the script but brings with him his own personal stash, one that John has never seen before. As seen as John takes one hit he finds himself on a trip like no other and struggles to contain himself during filming. Once production starts John faces the challenges of on set drama, a script that wasn't as great as he thought it was, brutal secrets, and John's own insecurities. With the possibility of a disaster looming John must confront his failure and finally become the director he was meant to be.

The Get Together

After settling down Abby is brought over by her boyfriend Carl to a weekend with Carl's friends at the house of their now wealthy friend Eric. What starts out as booze and bonding falls apart once Abby feels something off, especially unexpected sounds. Soon a discovery is made: someone's in the basement. Cornered by Eric a darker intention for the weekend is revealed: after years torment from Eric's high school bully Rick Eric has locked him in the basement and intends to use the brutal breaking of Rick to bring the group together. As more and more secrets are threatened to be revealed from everyone involved cracks begin to reveal as Eric goes along with his plan.

I Need You

Kate, a struggling journalist, needs a story. A chance encounter leads to the perfect chance: an interview with acclaimed actor Clint Hargrove. Meeting again at a bar the two share a wild night. The next morning Kate faces three problems: a hangover, the recording of a drunken rant that could cost her her job, and visions of another life. When Clint faces similar problems and a possible end to his career the two discover a strange, almost otherworldly connection involving shared memories. As an unlikely duo is formed they must find out the meaning of what's happening and if they are truly where they want to be in life.

The Promotion

After years of being the office suckup Josh finally gets a promotion, only to be targeted by low level lunatics and skilled assassins alike after a resentful coworker posts a million dollar hit on him.

Salvation

Abe, an alcoholic still reeling from a divorce, has spent his life trying to forget a childhood ghost encounter. Seen as an outcast Abe mostly goes about his day through a customer support job. He soon finds himself meeting someone new: Sarah, a young woman claiming she was murdered and fascinated that someone can see her. Relentlessly brought down with the idea of solving Sarah's murder Abe agrees to help her find peace. As a boss hiding something, a past love, and a rising drug lord become suspects the signs pointing to something sinister begin to appear. It is now up to Abe to solve a murder, save his town, and finally find purpose.

Small Things

Dealing with burnout and feelings of failure struggling actor David attempts to alleviate his stress through a beautiful island vacation with his wife Jessica. Unexpectedly the two run into David's college roommate Tom, who now runs a successful company. Accompanied by his wife Hanna Tom strikes up a friendship with David and Jessica, and the two couples begin making themselves comfortable. However, resentment and the island's dark past begin to present themselves, with brutal consequences.

God Bless America

Fed up with the cruelty and stupidity of American culture, an unlikely duo goes on a killing spree, killing reality TV stars, bigots and others they find repugnant.

Deadgirl

When high school misfits Rickie and JT decide to ditch school and find themselves lost in the crumbling facility of a nearby abandoned hospital, they come face-to-face with a gruesome discovery: a body of a woman stripped naked, chained to a table and covered in plastic and soon realize she is anything but dead. Quickly the boys find themselves embarking on a twisted yet poignant journey testing the limits of their friendship, and forces both to decide just how far they’re willing to stretch their understanding of right and wrong.

Designated Driver

In order to get money a struggling young woman drives around two mysterious clients, only to be thrust into a chase once her charges steal money from and are then pursed by an infamous drug lord.

Trash Fire

When Owen is forced to confront the past he's been running from his whole adult life, he and his girlfriend, Isabel, become entangled in a horrifying web of lies, deceit and murder.

And to All a Good Night

A moody teen faces her breaking point during Christmas Eve due to a changing family dynamic and obnoxious relatives, but must learn to trust her family after an unknown force begins picking them off.

Cocaine Bear (2003)

An oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists and teens converge in a Georgia forest where a 500-pound black bear goes on a murderous rampage after unintentionally ingesting cocaine.

Barbarian

In town for a job interview, a young woman arrives at her Airbnb late at night only to find that it has been mistakenly double-booked and a strange man is already staying there. Against her better judgement, she decides to stay the night anyway, but soon discovers that there is much more to be afraid of in the house than the other house guest.

Life After Beth

Zach is devastated by the unexpected death of his girlfriend, Beth. When she mysteriously returns, he gets a second chance at love. Soon his whole world turns upside down…

Mingle

One month after a devastating breakup Logan finds himself in a slump. Upset by a series of constantly disastrous blind dates he seemingly finds connection with Mabel, a part time waitress. As the two hit it off a date is finalized, only for things to soon take a turn. Waking up in Mabel's apartment Logan is thrust into a sinister ritual, one that requires him to be mentally and physically torn apart. As a search for him begins Logan begins to realize the true pains of a breakup.