Rory McCann (Game of Thrones, Ahsoka) talks with the Countdown City Geeks about returning to Scotland for his latest western/samurai project, working with Tim Roth, and stepping into the shoes of the late Ray Stevenson. His new film Tornado drops in theaters this Friday, May 30th.

Synopsis: Set in the rugged landscape of 1790s Britain, Tornado is a young and determined Japanese woman who finds herself caught in a perilous situation when she and her father’s travelling puppet Samurai show crosses paths with a gang of ruthless criminals led by Sugarman, and his ambitious son Little Sugar. In an attempt to create a new life for herself, Tornado seizes the opportunity to take matters into her own hands and steal the gold from their most recent heist. With her father murdered by the gang and her life in grave danger, Tornado races against time to escape a violent demise and avenge her father’s death.

J. Horton is an accomplished horror writer/director and his new indie flick A HARD PLACE features a stellar veteran cast that includes Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp, Terrifier 2), Lynn Lowry (Shivers, The Crazies), Sadie Katz (Wrong Turn 6, The Beast Inside), Rachel Amanda Bryant (Craving), Kevin Caliber (“Future Man”), Ashley Undercuffler (Craving, 16 Bits), and Bai Ling (The Crow). Catch it on Digital VOD, including Apple TV and Prime Video May 27th.

Synopsis: After a botched job leaves a trail of bodies behind, a gang of desperate criminals seeks refuge in a remote desert hideout. But their plans fall apart fast when they discover the area is home to something far worse than the law — an ancient war between monstrous predators of day and night. As tensions rise and the body count climbs, the crew must decide if survival is worth trusting each other — or the creatures hunting them.

John Maclean, the writer and director of TORNADO—a period drama set in Britain—joins us to discuss his latest film, which follows a young girl on the run from a ruthless band of bandits. In our conversation, John shares insights into the cast’s dedication, the inspiration behind crafting a samurai narrative within a British setting, and the unique challenges of filming in the Scottish countryside during winter. See the film in theaters starting on May 30th.

Synopsis: Set in the rugged landscape of 1790s Britain, Tornado is a young and determined Japanese woman who finds herself caught in a perilous situation when she and her father’s travelling puppet Samurai show crosses paths with a gang of ruthless criminals led by Sugarman, and his ambitious son Little Sugar. In an attempt to create a new life for herself, Tornado seizes the opportunity to take matters into her own hands and steal the gold from their most recent heist. With her father murdered by the gang and her life in grave danger, Tornado races against time to escape a violent demise and avenge her father’s death.