Gimme Shelter (2013) Cast: Vanessa Hudgens, Brendan Fraser, Rosario Dawson, and Ann Dowd Director: Ron Krauss Vanessa Hudgens brings to this film a character much different than her previous work. The film Gimme Shelter is based on a true story. Vanessa Hudgens who plays “Apple” is a pregnant teenager who runs away from her abusive mother in search of her father with hopes of starting over. Along her journey she faces many obstacles until she find a kind person to help her find herself. Without any spoilers here is what you should expect. If you picked this movie because you’re a fan of Vanessa Hudgens, you’re in for a big surprise. We all know the Vanessa Hudgens from the High School Musical series. However, her character in this movie is radically different and unforeseen. Apple, who is played by Vanessa Hudgens, is rebellious, disrespectful and careless. She has jumped from home to home and her character represents her struggle. I was able to easily understand h...