''SuperGrid'' is a 2018 Canadian

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directed by

Lowell Dean Lowell Dean is a Canadian filmmaker. He has directed four feature films: the zombie thriller ''13 Eerie'' (2013), the horror comedy ''WolfCop'' (2014), the sequel ''Another WolfCop'' (2017) and the post-apocalypse action film '' SuperGrid'' (201 ...

, who previously directed horror-comedies ''

WolfCop ''WolfCop'' is a 2014 Canadian comedy horror film written and directed by Lowell Dean, and starring Jesse Moss (actor), Jesse Moss, Amy Matysio, Jonathan Cherry, Sarah Lind, Aidan Devine, Corrine Conley and Leo Fafard. The film's plot concerns an ...

'' and ''

Another WolfCop ''Another WolfCop'' is a 2017 Canadian superhero comedy film written and directed by Lowell Dean and is the sequel to the 2014 film '' WolfCop''. It was released in theatres December 1, 2017 (Canada and the US), with a VOD release to follow in 20 ...

''. The film stars

Leo Fafard Leo Fafard is a Canadian actor, driver and technical crew known for playing Lou Garou in ''WolfCop'' (2014) and ''Another WolfCop'' (2017). Career In 2010, Leo Fafard was shooting a music video for a band in Saskatchewan called Rah Rah, wher ...

Marshall Williams Marshall Williams (born July 31, 1989) is a Canadian actor and model. He is best known for his role as Spencer Porter on '' Glee'', and Albert Banks in ''How to Build a Better Boy''. Life and career Marshall Williams was born in Winnipeg, Manit ...

, Natalie Krill,

Jonathan Cherry Jonathan Cherry (born February 3, 1977) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his role as Rory Peters in the supernatural horror film ''Final Destination 2'' (2003). His other notable film roles include '' House of the Dead'' (2003) and ''G ...

Amy Matysio Amy Matysio is a Canadian theatre, television and film actress. Early life and education Matysion was born in Regina, Saskatchewan. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre (Performance) from the University of Regina and has also studied at Y ...

and Jay Reso. The film premiered at the 2018

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Cast

as Jesse *

as Deke * Natalie Krill as North *

as Lazlo *

as Spanner * Jay Reso as Kurtis *

Tinsel Korey Tinsel Korey (born March 25, 1980) is a Canadian actress and singer-songwriter. She is best known for portraying Emily Young in ''The Twilight Saga'' film series. Life and career Prior to moving to Vancouver, Korey had already appeared in so ...

as Eagle *

Sheldon Bergstrom Sheldon Bergstrom (November 22, 1971 – June 18, 2023) was a Canadian film, television and stage actor. Career In 2014, it was announced that Bergstrom had been cast as Rob Ford in Factory Theatre's production of ''Rob Ford: The Musical''. Hi ...

as Brezhnev

Plot

Synopsis/summary: In a future where a plague has infected much of the population, two brothers are tasked with retrieving a mysterious package by traveling to Canada, which mining conglomerates have turned into a wasteland. Two brothers must travel the same road that claimed their sister's life in their quest to deliver mysterious cargo that they received to its proper destination. En route they must contend with road pirates, rebel gangs, and each other.

Production

''SuperGrid'' was filmed in the Canadian province of

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during the summer of 2017, mainly in Regina. Filming also took place in

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, Lumsden Beach, Lebret and the former Sears Warehouse. Filming also occurred at the acreage of Jackie Galenzoski near Southey, Saskatchewan.

Reception

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, the film has an approval rating of based on reviews from critics, with an average rating of .

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 6949498, SuperGrid 2018 films Canadian post-apocalyptic films English-language Canadian films Canadian science fiction films 2018 science fiction films 2010s English-language films Films directed by Lowell Dean 2010s Canadian films