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Solar Storm: 24 Hours of Darkness Descend
21 Aug
Summary
- Ex-convict Joe and desperate Jasmine face chaos during a solar storm.
- A catastrophic solar storm plunges the city into darkness and riots.
- Filming begins winter 2026 in Bulgaria on a €15 million budget.
David Hackl will direct the neo-noir action thriller "Solar Storm," penned by Joe Rabl. Jack Hudson stars as Joe, an ex-convict striving for redemption, whose life intersects with Jasmine, portrayed by Lorena Andrea, who is fleeing an abusive marriage.
The film chronicles a single, catastrophic day as the largest solar storm on record devastates the city. Power outages and communication failures lead to rampant looting and riots, blurring the lines between predator and prey.
Hudson described the narrative as stripping people down to their core identities when the lights go out. The film promises relentless, cinematic tension.
Additional cast members include Massi Furlan, Valerie Huber, and Werner Daehn. Production is slated to commence in winter 2026 in Bulgaria, with an estimated budget of €15 million.
Walter Mair will compose the score, while the crew includes line producer Yanko Ushatov and stunt coordinator Rok Cvetkov.
