Artichoke: A Harrowing Escape Through the Portal of Fear

Production Details

Title: Artichoke

Format: Feature Film

Production Begins: March 2026

Filming Location: Castroville, CA

Producer: Bria O’Brien – Sam Van Dyke – Anna Lou Castoldi

Writer/Producer: Adam Van Dyke

Director: Amir Moini

Cast: Alyson Gorske – Thomas Dekker

Synopsis: Held captive in a violent relationship, a woman named Cynara (Gorske) discovers a phoropter that opens a portal to another world. In a terrifying cat and mouse chase between worlds, Cynara finally comes face to face with The Man (Dekker) and must decide what she’s willing to destroy, in order to survive.

Production Company

Company Name: Skull Globe Productions

Email: skullglobefilms@gmail.com
Phone: 1-310-319-9500

About Artichoke

In this feature film, Cynara finds herself trapped in a harsh relationship that takes a toll on her mental and emotional well-being. The discovery of a phoropter, an optical device, leads her to an alternate reality, offering a glimpse of hope amidst her struggles. As she navigates this new world, a suspenseful chase unfolds, pitting her against a mysterious figure known as The Man. The film explores themes of survival, choice, and the price of freedom as Cynara confronts the challenges posed by both her reality and the alternate one.