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Sigourney Weaver stars in Neill Blomkamp’s new sci-fi short Rakka, watch it here

June 19, 2017 by Gary Collinson

A few weeks ago, Neill Blomkamp (District 9, Chappie) announced that he was launching the new company Oats Studios, from which he’d be producing a series of experimental short films with an emphasis on sci-fi and monsters.

Well, now we have a look at the very first offering, the Sigourney Weaver-headlined Rakka, which takes place on Earth following an alien invasion, and follows a group of human survivors who are resisting the extra-terrestrial occupiers. Check it out here…

SEE ALSO: Neill Blomkamp says his Alien 5 is “totally dead”

Visit Oats Studios on Steam for more information on Rakka and future projects.

 

Originally published June 19, 2017. Updated November 30, 2022.

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News, Short Film Showcase Tagged With: Neill Blomkamp, Rakka, Sigourney Weaver

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flickering Myth. He is a film, television and digital content writer and producer, whose work includes the gothic horror feature The Baby in the Basket and the suspense thriller Death Among the Pines. He is also the author of Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen.

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