A PRAYER FOR THE DYING
Directed by Dara Van Dusen
Norway, Greece, UK, Sweden | 2026 | survival thriller | English
1870. Friendship: A small Wisconsin town, made up of Scandinavian settlers, is still suffering from the repercussions of the recent Civil War. So when faced with a new and even deadlier threat, one man is forced to make a harrowing choice: save his young family or defend the community that gave him a second chance at life and meaning.
Credits
Director: Dara Van Dusen
Screenplay: Dara Van Dusen
Cinematography: Kate McCullough (NORMAL PEOPLE)
Production Design: Hubert Pouille (MANDY)
Production Company: Eye Eye Pictures
Co-production Companies: The Bureau, Garagefilm International, Film I Väst
From the producers of: THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD and SICK OF MYSELF
Starring: Johnny Flynn, John C. Reilly, Kristine Kujath Thorp, Gustav Lindh
Co-sales with Anton Studios
Dara Van Dusen
Festivals & Awards
Berlinale International Film Festival – Perspectives – World Premiere
press quotes
“Johnny Flynn and John C. Reilly Face a Test of Moral Fiber in a Dazzling Debut”
“an imposing, ascetic debut, braced by performances of formidable grit and commitment from Johnny Flynn and John C. Reilly.”
“Tense, tough and loaded with apocalyptic foreboding.”
“Flynn is great as the tormented sheriff.”
“Smart camera movement and a nerve-shredding score build relentless tension.”
“Atmospheric and resonant with contemporary relevance.”
“A striking calling card for Dara Van Dusen.”
Trailer
Presskit (PDF)
