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Stranger in the Doorway

70 minutes | Teen | 2007 | United States of America

Thrillers

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Tagline

A woman all alone in the house is disturbed by a stranger who broke in. Is he the serial killer?

Synopsis

The serial killer who killed twelve people has a name, the WOLF. Feb 13th, a beautiful woman living in House #111 wakes up to find someone trying to break in. The next day, someone does break in, but denies saying the house was supposed to be empty, when, the Neighbor walks in smiling. One of these three is the Killer we are looking for.

Director's Statement

I feel that Love is the single most important thing in life. In my opinion the cause of all kinds of problems (guilt, lust, pain, un-satisfaction, greed…) is due to simple lack of love. Youngsters who get into relationships just for sex. Adults who choose to cheat or divorce. Kids who grow up without knowing the meaning of true love and in turn desperate to find it. It’s nothing but a vicious cycle.

This is a story of 3 such people whose lives are affected by love and what happens when they are brought together by fate.

This movie is my tribute to love.

Since I started writing the script, it took me about 1 1/2 years to near its finish. We shot the film in my rental house in Woodland Hills in a span of 7 days for a total budget of $5,500. I was lucky to have an incredible team of actors and crew who helped in bringing my thoughts to life on the silver screen and I thank them all from the depth of my heart.

Directed by: Chandra Kilaru
Written by: Chandra Kilaru
Produced by: Chandra Kilaru

Cast

Man: Paul Howard
Woman: Alina Andrei
Neighbor: Adam LeClair

Crew

Cinematographer: Matthew Boyd
Music: Jed Smith
Editor: Skip Schwink

Day 1
It started with the actress saying she can’t make it for the shoot. I had to reschedule the whole shot list. I didn’t know I had to call Action as a Director. Bad Idea Folks. Learn before experience.

Day 2
The actress came in at last & we shot her scenes the whole day.

Day 3
We were shooting the “Soul Talk” when the actress called in to say that she can’t do the movie. What a challenge that was.

Day 4
Went full steam ahead with the new schedule, but always behind. We were looking for a clear day to shoot the street stuff. Got it and took it.

Day 5
We shot the lighter & and the fight scene between Alina & Paul. The last shot of the day was Alina screaming.

Day 6
Highlight of the day: Steadicam job.

Day 7
Adam did many POV (Alina’s POV) shots. Acting with a non existent character is a tough job. He did a great job.

Day 8
This was one of the most leisurely 15hr days I had. The last shot was the cop scene. It was a wrap.

  • Chandra Kilaru

    Director

    Chandra Kilaru