Friend of the World

Following a global war, a young filmmaker wakes up in a landscape of carnage. He finds refuge with a peculiar member of the United States military who holds opposing ideological views. As the two navigate a toxic environment and a bunker in search of safety and answers, they deal with growing paranoia and a blurring line between truth and delusion. The story blends elements of science fiction and horror with dark comedy to examine isolation and the nature of storytelling.

Written, produced, and directed by Brian Patrick Butler, the film features a cast including Nick Young, Alexandra Slade, Michael C. Burgess, Kathryn Schott, Kevin M. Smith, and Luke Pensabene. This United States production was released on August 15, 2020, with a runtime of 50 minutes. It was produced by Charybdis Pictures and Gray Area Multimedia.

Audience reception for the film was generally low. It holds a rating of 4.6/10 on IMDb based on 141 votes and a rating of 3.7/10 on TMDB from 16 votes.