In 1910s Texas, a woman stalks the oil wildcatter
​she blames for the disappearance of her family.

Screening Schedule.

Shock A Go-Go 
Film Noir Cinema
122 Meserole Ave
Brooklyn, New York
FILM PREMIERE
October 18, 2024
​ 5pm
Tickets and Schedule

Trailer.

About.

Picture
Genre: Supernatural Thriller/Historical Horror
Length: short film, 12 pages
Status: post production
Release Date: expected Fall of 2024
Location: west central Texas, near the town of Santa Anna, TX.
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Synopsis:
It's the early 1900s oil boom in Texas and Clara's husband, Sam, a driller, has disappeared, along with her daughter, Dottie. Clara knows the oil crew Sam was hired on to is responsible for the disappearances and stalks them day and night looking for answers. Otis, the owner of the well is desperate to bring his well in, but his driller has disappeared and now his crew is being stalked by Clara.
Just as Otis decides to take matters into his own hands, Dottie suddenly reappears. But she may not be all that she seems. Over a long night, Clara and Otis come face to face with each other as a malevolent presence appears to toy with them.
Set against the cinematic, yet lonely, backdrop of rural west central Texas, Wildcat explores themes of desperation and isolation. As the long night comes to an end, it remains to be seen who will get out alive, if anyone...

Meet Our Cast.

Brenda Hattingh-Peatross

Clara

Brenda has appeared in such films as Amateur and Callous. She also played the lead role in Deacon Finn Films’ 2020 film, Finding Olivia for which she won Best Actress in a Short Film at the Arthouse Festival of Beverly Hills. Brenda is an accomplished stage actress, appearing in lead roles in such plays as Julie Jensen’s Two Headed and Annie Baker’s Body Awareness. Most recently, she originated the role of June in From June to August by Matthew Ivan Bennett at Salt Lake City’s Meanwhile Park. She also performed with Flea Theatre Company in TriBeCa, NYC.

Adam Kitchen
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Otis

Adam has been a professional actor for almost 20 years.  He's starred in several feature and short films, tv shows, and countless commercials.  Whether he's playing the leading man or the villain, he brings a unique versatility and passion to each role.  Adam cannot wait to embody the role of Otis, as this will undoubtedly be a defining moment in his career.

Elle Graper
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Dottie

Elle is 14 years old and has always loved performing whether it is on a stage or television. She is most well known for her roles as Victoria Palmer (NCIS), Lucy (Hallmark’s ‘A Holiday Spectacular’) and Young Summer (Girls5Eva). On stage she has enjoyed playing Matilda (Matilda), Zuzu Bailey (It’s a Wonderful Life) as well as several shows at Theatre Under the Stars in Houston, TX.  Elle is super excited to take on the role of Dottie! ​

Johnny Chops
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Sam

While attending Texas State University’s Theater Directing program, Johnny Chops went from picking up the occasional gig as a bass player and songwriter into a full fledged touring and recording career with the Randy Rogers Band.  His interest in film never wavered though. He eventually found a way to combine both interests by writing, directing and producing several music videos for his solo project, Johnny Chops & The Razors.  Then, during the pandemic, a forced hiatus from the road allowed him to do some soul searching and he reignited his original passion from college, acting. After being cast in a several online commercials, a short and a feature film, Johnny has continued to express his artistic vision in both music and film from his home in Austin, TX. 
OIL CREW WORKERS
Hayden Springer
Trevor Tulcus
Trey Adian
​Jordan Hale

Our Crew

Laurie Powers Going

Writer/Director/Producer/Post

Brenda Hattingh Peatross

Producer/Casting Director
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James Going

Cinematographer/VFX Supervisor/Associate Producer

Angela Cone

Associate Producer/Location Manager/Craft Services
Eric Peatross - Location Sound
Chantelle James - Wardrobe Assistant
Jamine Doty - Key Grip
​Sharad Patel - Camera Assist

Stills.