Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Boris's life is shattered when his pregnant wife is murdered by a hippy gang, leading him to withdraw from society.

Wife's Murder — Boris's pregnant wife murdered by hippy gang Characters: Boris Arkadin / Mr. Maezel, Mary Arkardin / Wendy Jones, Inquisitor Location: Unknown location
Boris's Isolation — Boris withdraws from society after wife's death Characters: Boris Arkadin / Mr. Maezel Location: Boris's residence
Snuff Filmmaking — Boris begins creating disturbing snuff films Characters: Boris Arkadin / Mr. Maezel Location: Film studio

Boris emerges from isolation as a disturbed filmmaker creating increasingly disturbing snuff films.

Snuff Filmmaking — Boris begins creating disturbing snuff films Characters: Boris Arkadin / Mr. Maezel Location: Film studio
Casting Call — Boris announces casting for new film Characters: Boris Arkadin / Mr. Maezel, Dr. Culpepper / Leon Bank / Desk Sergeant Location: Film studio
Actors Arrive — Aspiring actors arrive at isolated manor Characters: Pamela / Angie, Justin / Andy / Freddy / Peter, Sandy / X / Janice, James / Jack, Hugo / Matt Drazin Location: Boris's manor

Boris lures actors to his isolated manor for an audition that becomes a deadly trap.

Actors Arrive — Aspiring actors arrive at isolated manor Characters: Pamela / Angie, Justin / Andy / Freddy / Peter, Sandy / X / Janice, James / Jack, Hugo / Matt Drazin Location: Boris's manor
Audition Begins — Boris conducts unsettling auditions Characters: Boris Arkadin / Mr. Maezel, Pamela / Angie, Justin / Andy / Freddy / Peter, Sandy / X / Janice, Dr. Culpepper / Leon Bank / Desk Sergeant Location: Boris's manor
Reality Blurs — Actors can't distinguish performance from reality Characters: Boris Arkadin / Mr. Maezel, Pamela / Angie, Justin / Andy / Freddy / Peter, Sandy / X / Janice Location: Boris's manor
First Victim — Boris kills first actor in his film Characters: Boris Arkadin / Mr. Maezel, James / Jack, Dr. Culpepper / Leon Bank / Desk Sergeant Location: Boris's manor

The lines between performance and reality blur as Boris recreates the violence that destroyed his life.

First Victim — Boris kills first actor in his film Characters: Boris Arkadin / Mr. Maezel, James / Jack, Dr. Culpepper / Leon Bank / Desk Sergeant Location: Boris's manor
Escape Attempt — Actors try to escape the manor Characters: Pamela / Angie, Justin / Andy / Freddy / Peter, Sandy / X / Janice Location: Boris's manor
Final Confrontation — Boris confronts remaining actors Characters: Boris Arkadin / Mr. Maezel, Pamela / Angie, Sandy / X / Janice, Inquisitor Location: Boris's manor
Film Completion — Boris completes his snuff film Characters: Boris Arkadin / Mr. Maezel, Dr. Culpepper / Leon Bank / Desk Sergeant Location: Boris's manor

Story Breakdown

Past Trauma — The murder that haunts Boris
- Wife's Murder — Pregnant wife killed by hippy gang
- Boris's Isolation — Withdrawal from society
- Obsession with Violence — Channeling grief into art
Present Actions — Boris's current filmmaking activities
- Snuff Films — Creating disturbing realistic films
- Casting Call — Luring actors to isolated manor
- Deadly Auditions — Blurring reality and performance
Victims — Those caught in Boris's trap
- Pamela/Angie — Aspiring actress
- Justin/Andy/Freddy/Peter — Versatile actor
- Sandy/X/Janice — Mysterious actress
- James/Jack — First victim
- Hugo/Matt Drazin — Another potential victim
Climax — The resolution of Boris's twisted project
- Final Confrontation — Boris vs remaining actors
- Film Completion — Boris achieves his twisted vision