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Culture Shock

Culture Shock

Let freedom ring.

20195.81h 31m

Overview

A young Mexican woman crosses the border in search of the American dream, only to instead find her worst nightmare lying within.

Directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero
Written by James Benson, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Efrén Hernández
Produced by Paul Fischer, Scott Fort, Tevin Adelman
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Top Cast

Martha Higareda

Martha Higareda

Marisol

Shawn Ashmore

Shawn Ashmore

Thomas

Richard Cabral

Richard Cabral

Santo

Barbara Crampton

Barbara Crampton

Betty

Chris Carlisle

Chris Carlisle

Greg

Creed Bratton

Creed Bratton

Attwood

Katie Wilson

Katie Wilson

Christine

Gigi Saul Guerrero

Gigi Saul Guerrero

Paola

Felipe de Lara

Felipe de Lara

Oscar Molina

J

Jose Lizarde Jr.

Mango Man

Themes & Keywords

immigrantholidayimmigrationbordersatireknifesocial commentaryfourth of julymexican americanindependence daypolitical commentarypsychological horrorholiday horror

About Culture Shock

Culture Shock is a horror, thriller film released in 2019 exploring themes of immigrant, holiday, immigration, border, satire, knife. Directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero, it stars Martha Higareda, Shawn Ashmore, Richard Cabral. A young Mexican woman crosses the border in search of the American dream, only to instead find her worst nightmare lying within.

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