Hulu Lands Stephen King-Backed Supernatural Western

*Killing Faith* is not a new series but a feature film making its streaming debut on Hulu on March 6, 2026, after a theatrical run in October 2025. The movie, penned and directed by Ned Crowley, stars DeWanda Wise as a formerly enslaved woman named Sarah and Guy Pearce as a doctor she seeks for her daughter, who is believed to be cursed. Stephen King's backing wasn't as a producer, but came in the form of a strong social media endorsement after the film's premiere. He praised the "quasi-supernatural western" on Threads, comparing it to the work of novelist Cormac McCarthy and calling the opening scene an "authentic shocker." This kind of high-profile praise can significantly boost a film's visibility as it transitions to streaming platforms. The film's cast includes established actors like Bill Pullman, Raoul Trujillo, and Joanna Cassidy. The project is produced by a team that includes Ellen Wander of Film Bridge International and Summer Crockett-Moore and Tony Glazer of Choice Films. For aspiring writers, this highlights the packaging of independent films with a strong cast and experienced producers to attract distribution. The supernatural western is a growing subgenre, with recent television shows like *Outer Range* and *Dark Winds* exploring similar blends of classic western settings with paranormal or sci-fi elements. *Killing Faith* fits into this trend, which has expanded the traditional boundaries of the western on both streaming services and in cinemas.