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Skinford Chapter 2: The Curse (2024) marks a haunting and visceral chapter in the cult action-thriller series directed and written by Nik Kacevski. Australian actors Joshua Brennan (Jimmy Skinford) and Charlotte Best (Zophia) return in this electrifying sequel, navigating a world where immortality is both salvation and damnation.
**SYNOPSIS**
Jimmy Skinford’s only ally is Zophia—an immortal woman on the run—and together they plunge into her mysterious past to uncover a cure that may strip her of her everlasting life. They must ask: how do you survive when losing the very thing that ensures your survival?
Promising a stylish, chilling tone that avoids clichés, *Skinford 2 – The Curse* weaves action-thriller grit with emotional depth. The narrative stakes are soul-wrenching—even as Zophia seeks to lose her eternal edge, Jimmy risks everything to help her reclaim a mortal future.
**KEY CAST & CREW**
– **Joshua Brennan** as Jimmy Skinford – A resourceful crook drawn further into violence while protecting Zophia.
– **Charlotte Best** as Zophia – Immortal and hunted, she’s desperate to end her curse and the danger it brings.
– **Jess Bush** as Helen – Best known as Nurse Christine Chapel in *Star Trek: Strange New Worlds*, Bush offers a standout presence that bridges genre fans and genre film.
