Bushwick

Bushwick drops its characters into an impromptu urban siege when an unidentified military force storms a Brooklyn neighborhood. Lucy, a college student, and Stupe, a hardened veteran, are forced to improvise as chaos closes in. They push through ruined streets, dodge patrols, and barter help with strangers, all while trying to reach a sanctuary that seems increasingly out of reach. Trust and urgency collide as they weigh risks, shelter options, and the odds against them. The film follows their unlikely partnership as they scramble to survive the night and find a way out of the claustrophobic maze of their own city. Cracks in trust complicate every choice for survival.

Released in 2017, Bushwick is grounded by a lean production and a pair of directing talents who shape a brisk urban thriller. The screenplay comes from Graham Reznick with Cary Murnion and Nick Damici contributing to the story and dialogue.

Box office details for Bushwick were limited by a modest theatrical run and on demand release in select markets worldwide. Because it did not see wide overseas expansion, reported grosses are scarce and the picture largely relied on streaming visibility.

Despite its tight budget and fast pace, Bushwick did not spark a broad cultural wave, yet it earned attention as a compact example of urban siege cinema. Its gritty Brooklyn setting and straightforward action left a clear imprint on fans of the genre, even if some critics noted familiar beats.

Critical reception was mixed, with some praising Bautista's presence and the film's sequences while others questioned plausibility and pacing. The film centers on survival, loyalty, and the ways fear forces people to cooperate across divides. It uses a claustrophobic battlefield to explore how civilians respond when law and order collapse.