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‘Hunting Jessica Brok’ brings the action and thrills to theaters this weekend – Interview

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In our latest interview about their new action thriller ‘Hunting Jessica Brok’, Danica Jones shared how deeply invested she became in portraying the film’s fierce, determined lead. She spoke about the physical and emotional preparation that went into bringing Jessica Brok to life. From intensive stunt training to understanding her character’s layered motivations. Jones explained that what drew her to the role was the opportunity to embody a protagonist who is both resolute in her mission and profoundly human in her vulnerabilities. She also highlighted the spirit on set, praising the director and cast for fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.

Richard Lukunku, who plays the film’s central antagonist, reflected on the complexity of his character and the challenges of striking the right balance between menace and nuance. He discussed how his role required him to dig into the psychological underpinnings of his character’s choices, making the work both demanding and rewarding. Lukunku and Jones both expressed excitement about the film’s release, emphasizing that ‘Hunting Jessica Brok’ delivers intense action as well as emotional depth. They said they hope audiences will connect with the story’s blend of high stakes, personal sacrifice, and the resilience of its characters when the film premieres.

Catch it in theaters starting February 13, 2026.



Synopsis: She was a ghost. A knife in boots. Special forces-trained, war-tested, emotionally cauterized. Once upon a time, Jessica Brok had a name that meant death in several dialects. Then she went off-grid. Vanished. She renamed herself Linda. Got a kid. A dusty little house. A vulture rescue center. Because nothing screams emotional healing like feeding dead rats to scavengers. She thought she was done being a weapon. She thought wrong. Enter Daniel. Ex-lover. Ex-comrade. Ex-everything. Long presumed dead, now resurrected in her driveway with a bullet wound and a story soaked in blood. He says they’re coming — the same men who trafficked children, murdered civilians, burned entire villages to hide the evidence. The ones they didn’t kill the first time. Turns out, evil doesn’t die. It adapts. It evolves. And it has Jessica’s name on a list. What follows is a sun-scorched fever dream of violence. Jessica is dragged back into the kill-or-be-killed ballet she thought she’d retired from. Only this time she’s slower, rustier, with a daughter who might become collateral damage. They take her. They torture her. They try to make her small again. They forget who she is. Bad idea. Jessica Brok is a chemical reaction. Grief + Guilt + Training = Apocalypse. She peels off her motherhood like a skin she no longer fits in. She becomes the ghost again. The shadow. The beast in the long grass. Armed with guilt and a knife, she unravels every inch of their outfit with the precision of someone who’s memorized anatomy from the inside out. Every scar she earns is a story. Every broken bone is an indictment. Every death she delivers is a sacrament. The bush becomes a church, and she is the sermon — brutal, efficient, and unforgettable. By the end, the question isn’t whether she’ll survive — it’s whether the part of her that’s human ever comes back. Because some people go through hell. Jessica Brok built a home there.

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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Kill Code Interview: Justin Price & Franzi Schissler Talk New Action Thriller

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Join us for an interview with writer and director Justin Price alongside actress Franzi Schissler as they discuss their latest film Kill Code. With the film set to debut on digital platforms on July 24, the duo shares an inside look at bringing this intense project to life, from the story’s origins to the challenges of independent filmmaking.

In this conversation, Justin Price dives into his vision as both writer and director, while Franzi Schissler talks about her role, character preparation, and on-set experience. Together, they break down the film’s themes, its stellar cast, and what audiences can expect when Kill Code arrives this week on digital July 24th.


Synopsis: Kill Code is set in a fractured crime-ravaged future where a power-hungry corporation has taken over the conventional prison system and made the criminals the new law enforcers. The owner of this corporation, nanoscientist Eion Prescott (Harvey Keitel), created a deadly nano-virus which is distributed through lethal watches. These prisoners, soon infected with the virus, are forced to eliminate each other in exchange for their own freedom. When cyber-operative Elera (Franzi Schissler) uncovers a shocking truth, she turns against her creator, sparking a rebellion to destroy the system before it enslaves humanity.

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Apple TV Star City: DP Brendan Uegama on Visual Storytelling & this week’s finale

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In this interview, we sit down with Brendan Uegama, Director of Photography for Apple TV’s ‘Star City’, to explore the visual storytelling behind one of the platform’s most compelling new series. Uegama shares insight into crafting the show’s distinct look, balancing cinematic scope with intimate character moments, and the creative collaboration that brings the world of ‘Star City’ to life.

Throughout the conversation, he discusses the technical and artistic choices that define the series. From lighting and camera movement to building atmosphere and tone across each episode. As the story builds toward its highly anticipated conclusion, Uegama also reflects on the journey of Season 1 and what audiences can expect as the narrative reaches its peak.

Don’t miss the Season 1 finale of Star City, airing July 10th on Apple TV.



“Star City” is a propulsive paranoid thriller that takes us back to the key moment in the alt-history retelling of the space race – when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon. But this time, we explore the story from behind the Iron Curtain, showing the lives of the cosmonauts, the engineers, and the intelligence officers embedded among them in the Soviet space program, and the risks they all took to propel humankind forward.

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Indie Horror Spotlight: Britt Bankhead and Grace Patterson on ‘The Town That Takes’

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Join us for an interview with writer, director, and lead star Britt Bankhead alongside co-star Grace Patterson as they dive into their indie horror film The Town That Takes. The duo shares an inside look at bringing this chilling story to life, from the film’s eerie concept and creative inspirations to the challenges of producing independent horror.

The film itself is based on American folklore. That inspiration led the creative team and the cast to make an ambitious project that’s part drama, horror and suspense.

Catch the film in select theaters July 10th and for more info visit TheTownThatTakes.com.


Synopsis: The film follows Dean Richardson, a troubled Army veteran attempting to rebuild a relationship with his estranged twelve-year-old son, Wyatt, following the sudden death of his ex-wife. Their journey takes a terrifying turn when they stop in a remote backwoods’ town haunted by whispers surrounding the word CROATOAN. After a brutal murder leaves Dean as the prime suspect and Wyatt suddenly disappears, he is forced into an uneasy alliance with veteran Detective Douglas O’Shea and rookie Detective St. Clair as a series of unexplained deaths, disappearances, and impossible encounters begin spreading throughout the region. As evidence points toward something far older and more sinister than a simple murder investigation, Dean races to uncover the truth behind the legend before an ancient evil claims another victim.

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