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Releasing today is ‘Lifeline’, the mystery thriller starring Josh Stewart – Interview

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Releasing today in select theaters and Apple TV is LIFELINE, a gripping mystery thriller about a Lifeline operator who receives the most unexpected call he could’ve imagined. The film deals with some heavy themes, captures the gravity of what it must be like to work as a hotline crisis counselor, and you will never guess how the film ends. See my interview with director Feras Alfuqaha and checkout LIFELINE today.


Official Film Synopsis:

A late-night suicide hotline operator receives a disturbing call from someone claiming to be him, knowing personal details only he would know. The caller threatens to end his life within the hour, forcing the operator into a tense, emotional race against time. As the clock ticks down, he must confront his deepest fears and uncover the truth before it’s too late to save “himself”.

Ted aka Steady is a film critic and the managing editor forCountdownCityGeeks.com. He has covered some of the largest pop culture events in the world including SXSW and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also hosted a variety of events such as eSports Tourneys, film festivals, to moderating panels for some of the biggest names in entertainment including Josh Brolin, Rosario Dawson and Giancarlo Esposito.

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Rory McCann talks about his latest samurai/western film and filling the shoes of Ray Stevenson – Interview

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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.


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J. Horton talks cryptids and folklore for his latest film, ‘A HARD PLACE’ – Interview

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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.


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John Maclean’s new film beautifully blends the samurai and western genres – Interview

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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.


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