A Prayer for the Dying

Set in 1870, this upcoming drama thriller takes place in Friendship, Wisconsin, a small community of Scandinavian settlers still dealing with the aftermath of the American Civil War. The plot centers on a man who must decide between protecting his young family and defending the town that provided him with a new sense of purpose when a lethal new danger emerges.

The film is written and directed by Dara Van Dusen. It features a cast including Johnny Flynn as Jacob Hansen, John C. Reilly as Doc, and Kristine Kujath Thorp as Marta Hansen. Other roles are played by Gustav Lindh, Hilton Pelser, and Andrew Whipp. Produced by companies from the United Kingdom, Greece, Norway, and Sweden, including Film i Väst and Garagefilm International, the movie has a runtime of 95 minutes. It is scheduled for release on October 9, 2026.