''SuperGrid'' is a 2018 Canadian

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directed by

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

, who previously directed horror-comedies '' WolfCop'' and '' Another WolfCop''. The film stars

Leo Fafard Leo Fafard (born March 24, 1972) 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 Saskatchew ...

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Natalie Krill Natalie Krill (born February 4, 1983) is a Canadian actress and former dancer. She appeared in the hockey drama ''MVP'' and in the independent film '' Below Her Mouth.'' Early life Natalie Krill was born and raised in Saskatchewan, daughter of ...

, Jonathan Cherry,

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 William Jason Reso (born November 30, 1973) is a Canadian professional wrestler and actor. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he performs under the ring name Christian Cage and is the leader of The Patriarchy stable. He is widely ...

. The film premiered at the 2018

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Plot

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.

Cast

as Jesse *

as Deke *

as North * Jonathan Cherry as Lazlo *

as Spanner *

as Kurtis *

Tinsel Korey Tinsel Korey (born March 25, 1980) is a Canadian actress and singer-songwriter. She is best known for portraying List of Twilight characters#Emily Young, Emily Young in The Twilight Saga (film series), ''The Twilight Saga'' film series. Life a ...

as Eagle * Sheldon Bergstrom as Brezhnev

Production

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

Saskatchewan Saskatchewan is a Provinces and territories of Canada, province in Western Canada. It is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, to the northeast by Nunavut, and to the south by the ...

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

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, 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

* {{Lowell Dean 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 English-language science fiction films