Opening in U.S. theaters on May 6th, is the new exploitation film Hobo with a Shotgun directed by Jason Eisner. The movie is based on a fake trailer that Eisner made for an international contest to promote the release of Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez's double feature Grindhouse. The film stars veteran actor Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner, Ladyhawke, Sin City, Batman Begins), as well as Gregory Smith (The Patriot), Molly Dunsworth (Deeply),  Brian Downey (Lexx), and Robb Wells (Boondock Saints 2). We recently had a chance to sit down and speak with director Jason Eisner about his new film; its over-the-top violence, entering the Grindhouse trailer contest, working with his childhood hero Rutger Hauer, and a possible sequel.

SYNOPSIS:

A train pulls into the station ... it’s the end of the line. A Hobo (Rutger Hauer) jumps from a freight car, hoping for a fresh start in a new city. Instead, he finds himself trapped in an urban hell. This is a world where criminals rule the streets and Drake (Brian Downey), the city’s crime boss, reigns supreme alongside his sadistic murderous sons, Slick & Ivan (Gregory Smith and Nick Bateman) . Amidst the chaos, the Hobo comes across a pawn shop window displaying a second hand lawn mower. He dreams of making the city a beautiful place and starting a new life for himself. But as the brutality continues to rage around him, he notices a shotgun hanging above the lawn mower. Quickly, he realizes the only way to make a difference in this town is with that gun in his hand and two shells in its chamber.

To watch our exclusive interview with Jason Eisner about Hobo with a Shotgun, please click on the video player above.

Hobo with a Shotgun opens in U.S. theaters on May 6th.