Robyn Symon on Queen of Shock.

<p>Welcome to the show! Today, we’re stepping into the high-stakes world of underground competition with a look at the upcoming Spanish-language thriller, <em>Queen of Shock</em>.</p><p>Written and directed by Emmy-winning documentarian and former PBS producer Robyn Symon, this feature is set to make its world premiere next month at <strong>Dances With Films</strong> in Los Angeles. Shot entirely in Mexico with a local cast and crew, the film takes a fascinating piece of Mexican culture and pushes it to a cinematic extreme.</p><p>The story centers on the real-world game that is a test of endurance where people voluntarily shock themselves with electricity. In <em>Queen of Shock</em>, this tradition is reimagined as a brutal, viral underground circuit. We follow a struggling single mother who is forced into these escalating electrical matches in a desperate bid to save her kidnapped daughter.</p><p>Joining us on the podcast is <strong>Robyn Symon</strong> to discuss:</p><ul><li><p>The process of adapting a real cultural tradition into genre cinema.</p></li><li><p>The technical challenges of creating intense underground competition sequences.</p></li><li><p>Her experience directing a Spanish-language feature in Mexico.</p></li><li><p>The creative leap from documentary filmmaking into the world of narrative thrillers.</p></li></ul><p>It’s a gripping conversation about a film that explores the intersection of survival and viral sensation.</p><p><strong>Support the Show:</strong> If you enjoy these conversations, please take a moment to <strong>subscribe</strong> and <strong>leave a review</strong> on your favorite podcast platform. It’s the best way to help more film lovers find the show!</p><p><br></p>