Interview with PUSH Writers / Directors David Charbonier & Justin Powell

Push is Shudder’s intense home invasion thriller from David Charbonier and Justin Powell, the writing / directing duo responsible for The Boy Behind the Door and The Djinn. Starring Alicia Sanz and Raúl Castillo, Push revolves around "a pregnant realtor who is attacked by a sadistic killer at her open house, sending her into premature labor. Up against a physiological ticking clock, Natalie must find a way to escape before she gives birth." From the origins of the story, to casting, the on-set experience, and influences, I caught up with Charbonier and Powell to discuss the making of Push for our latest video interview.

"Haunted by the memory of her late fiancé, Natalie Flores (Alicia Sanz, Prime Video's "El Cid") finds herself 8 months pregnant and in desperate need of a new start. Determined to regain her sense of self, she moves to America and uses her real estate license to take on a challenging listing.

However, she soon discovers her new beginning may be a deadly end when she catches the eye of a sadistic killer (Raúl Castillo, Smile 2) at her open house. After becoming stranded at the property, Natalie falls into premature labor, starting a physiological ticking clock as she must find a way to escape before she gives birth."

• Directors: David Charbonier, Justin Powell
• Screenwriters: David Charbonier, Justin Powell
• Cast: Alicia Sanz, Raúl Castillo
• Producer: Ryan Scaringe
• Executive Producers: Amy Lippens, Jilbert Daniel, Del Charbonier, Alicia Sanz, Raúl Castillo
• Cinematographer: Daniel Katz
• Running Time: 89 minutes

Streaming on Shudder Friday, July 11th