Erika Alexander and Derek Luke are two of the stars of Blumhouse’s American Refugee. The must-see psychological thriller follows a family who seeks shelter in a neighbor’s bunker after the American economy collapses and the nation is put under martial law. They quickly realize that the danger inside is potentially greater than what lies outside. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Erika and Derek about American Refugee, how they approached the tension between their two characters, and reuniting with Blumhouse. PC: To start, could you introduce us to
From the lab to the studio, Ottomatick is an emerging rapper and singer who’s leaving his mark on the world through his craft. Beginning his career testing children for food intolerances and eventually losing funding for a passion project intent on changing the planet, he left behind the politically wrought field in search of something more. While backpacking through Central and South America, Ottomatick was inspired by the people and places he met along the way. Through poetry and a chance meeting with a Shaman, Ottomatick discovered a new path;
Brooklyn Letexier-Hart is a bright young star who is shining in her feature film debut Night Raiders. The year is 2043. A military occupation controls disenfranchised cities in post-war North America. Children are property of the State. A desperate Cree woman joins an underground band of vigilantes to infiltrate a State Children’s academy to get her daughter back. Night Raiders is a female-driven dystopian thriller about resilience, courage, and love. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Brooklyn about Night Raiders. PC: Tell us about Night Raiders and your
With a prolific career that has spanned over three decades, Sam Trammell is easily one of the greatest actors of his generation. He’s wowed audiences with his uncanny ability to transform into any character. His past credits include hit TV shows and films like The Fault in Our Stars, True Blood, and Homeland. This December, he stars opposite Erika Alexander and Derek Luke in the suspenseful thriller American Refugee. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Sam about the project. PC: Can you tell us about American Refugee and