Movie role for Port Shepstone’s Vernon
The movie promises a gripping journey of supernatural justice.
Port Shepstone-born Vernon Govender has bagged the role of a detective in the proudly South African movie Highway Sheila: Resurrection, which will be in cinemas nationwide from June 14.
Highway Sheila has become a household name among Durbanites over the past few decades.
Legend has it that she is the ghost of a young woman who was raped and killed in Chatsworth, south of Durban. She apparently roams the Higginson Highway, where she’s often been seen trying to hitch a lift from passing motorists.
After some 40 years, Highway Sheila finds justice on the big screen in a heart-wrenching tale of loss and supernatural connection with her restless spirit on the highway where she died in 1983, setting in motion a chilling investigation aided by two determined detectives, the mystery is finally solved.
The cast, led by Caitlyn Naicker as Santoni, promises to deliver a spine-tingling performance as they unravel the chilling truth behind her murder.
Vernon first heard about Highway Sheila in his younger days while visiting family in Chatsworth.
“It was scary to drive on Higginson Highway late at night. Whenever we travelled, we closed the windows and locked the doors, especially at night and looked for anyone wearing white and labelled them as Highway Sheila. If someone mentioned an accident on the highway, the first thing Indians would say ‘Thawaa, Highway Sheila made her appearance’.”
Vernon explained that the movie delves into the gripping tale of a notorious woman. “The narrative intertwines themes of vengeance, justice and the psychological depths of its complex protagonist, creating a tense and thrilling experience for viewers. Arish Sirkisoon, director and producer of the movie, did a fantastic job in narrating the story. It is certainly going to captivate audiences.”
Vernon encourages all to watch the movie. He added that this role is his first movie but definitely won’t be his last.
Highway Sheila is common to an Indian South African, but he added that the movie talks about the experiences people had to face from back in the day versus current challenges.
“If you want closure, see the movie for yourself, ” said Vernon.
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