Killing Faith

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Killing Faith
Directed byNed Crowley
Written byNed Crowley
Produced by
  • Ellen Wander
  • Jordan Dykstra
  • Summer Crockett-Moore
  • Tony Glazer
Starring
Production
companies
  • Film Bridge International
  • Choice Films
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Killing Faith is an upcoming American supernatural thriller film written and directed by Ned Crowley. It stars Guy Pearce, DeWanda Wise, and Bill Pullman.

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Premise

In 1859, a recently freed slave believes her mysterious Caucasian daughter is possessed due to everything she touches dying and convinces a widowed physician to take them on a journey to find a distant faith healer.

Cast

Production

In November 2023, it was announced that a supernatural thriller film written and directed by Ned Crowley was in development, titled Killing Faith, with Guy Pearce, DeWanda Wise, and Bill Pullman cast in lead roles. [1] Principal photography began in and around Santa Fe, New Mexico in January 2024. [2]

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References

  1. Wiseman, Andreas (December 23, 2023). "Guy Pearce, DeWanda Wise & Bill Pullman Heading For Supernatural Thriller 'Killing Faith', Pic Secures Interim Agreement For Early 2024 Shoot — AFM". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  2. "The New Mexico Film Office Announces Feature Film "Killing Faith" Begins Production in New Mexico" (PDF). Film New Mexico (Press release). December 18, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2024.