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Synopsis

 

The Legend of El Chupacabra is the story of Pete Mackey, a nerdy cryptozoologist obsessed with solving the mystery behind a string of livestock killings in the tiny Texas town he calls home.  When a local rancher offers a $50,000 reward to capture or kill El Chupacabra, Pete feels assured of victory but a rival cryptozoologist rolls into town to challenge Pete and walk away with the bounty.  When bodies start to pile up, it’s clear that El Chupacabra has a taste for more than just goats and chickens.  It will take every ounce of courage and ingenuity for Pete to make it out alive.  

 

The Legend of El Chupacabra is a raunchy, goofy spoof comedy in the tradition of “Wet Hot American Summer” and “Reno 9-1-1.”  It’s “Dodgeball:  A True Underdog Story” meets “Stranger Things.” 

 

Schedule

 

Filming on weekends September - November 2022 in the San Antonio/Austin area.  It’s a Hill Country film y’all.  

 

Compensation & Contract Details

 

This is a non-union production and currently non-paid.  We are pursuing investors and crowdfunding options with a goal of offering compensation to principal actors either through direct or deferred payment.  As funding is not guaranteed at this time, consider this a non-paid opportunity.  

 

All actors will receive film credit, IMDb credit and be provided footage for their reel in a timely manner.  Meals will be provided on set and you will be treated professionally and with an appreciation for your craft on a professional, well-run set.  

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Remaining Open Roles

 

Young Danny Morales (12):  The younger version of our sidekick and best friend.  When the bullies want to get under his skin they call him “Gordito,” but he’d say he’s just big-boned. 

 

Bobby (12):  A member of Pete’s crew and the very first victim of El Chupacabra.

 

Mortimer Balzac (60):  The most diabolical man on the face of the planet.  He’s Dr. Evil meets Rupert Murdock.  Cartoonishly and comically evil.

 

Magnus (30-50):  Another member of Elite Global Industries board.  Scandinavian with an impressive head of blond hair above his tall shoulders.

 

Burly Ranch Hand (40):  Killed by El Chupacabra will tending to the livestock. 

 

Wendy Wendigo (18):  She’s a Minnesota girl with a thick midwestern accent (think Fargo). 

 

CryptidCreature69: (18):  A gawky dork and internet troll who torments Pete.

 

Jinx or Latrice (20-30):  Drag queens who just aren’t getting along.

 

Carol (30-40):  The emotionally unstable, possibly criminal leader of a band of girl scouts who go full Yellowjackets.  

 

Chubby Redneck (30):  He’s well…a chubby redneck who gets taken out by El Chupacabra.

 

Tall Redneck (30):  He’s taller than the chubby guy and also gets taken out by El Chupacabra.

 

Steve (30-40):  Hunky newscaster who never stops smiling.

 

Sofia (30-40):  Small town news anchor. 

 

Female Farm Worker:  She discovers a Chupacabra victim.

 

Man in Tighty Whities (20-30):  A soldier caught with his pants down.  

 

FEATURED EXTRAS

 

Board members for Elite Global Industries

Waitresses/Cook

TV news station crew

Latino Man fixing his car

Landscapers
 

EXTRAS

 

Country Folk at Town Hall Meeting

Restaurant Patrons

Cheering Townsfolk

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About the Production Team

 

The Legend of El Chupacabra is the first feature-length film from Bright Eye Pictures.  It is written (and will be directed) by Rob Mabry, an award-winning filmmaker known for his comedy shorts including the “The Tuckering,” “Legion of Terror HR,” “Felt So Good,” “Mr. Figmentus” and “Second Impressions.”  Bright Eye Pictures has produced over a dozen comedy short films seen in film festivals around the globe.

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