“Brine” Wraps Production: A Civil War-Era Supernatural Thriller Takes Shape

“Brine” is a forthcoming Civil War-era supernatural thriller directed by documentary filmmaker B.J. Golnick and co-written with producer Jeremy Miller. The film follows a family of Confederate deserters who flee the Union bombardment of Fort Pulaski with stolen gold, seek refuge in the Georgia marshlands, and take shelter in a remote plantation house that proves to be an ancient, predatory force. Principal photography wrapped in June 2026, with lead roles filled by Dave Annable and Jennifer Holland.

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Set against the backdrop of the 1862 Union assault on Fort Pulaski, the narrative blends historical conflict with horror elements rooted in Southern folklore. Golnick, known for his documentary work, brings a nonfiction sensibility to the period setting, aiming for a “historically grounded” atmosphere. Writer-producer Jeremy Miller contributes to the script’s focus on survival and the lingering legacy of violence.

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Dave Annable, recently finished with Season 3 of Paramount+’s *Lioness*, portrays the family patriarch. He is represented by United Talent Agency and manager Sue Leibman of Barking Dog Entertainment. Jennifer Holland, recognized for her role as Agent Emilia Harcourt in *Peacemaker*, plays the matriarch; she is represented by Creative Artists Agency and Jason Shapiro of Strand Entertainment. Supporting actors include Jonah Wharton, Sissy Sheridan, and Grayson Lay. Director B.J. Golnick is represented by WME.

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Golnick describes the film as an exploration of inherited violence, myth-making, and the cost of attempting to break free from historical trauma. The supernatural threat is presented as an element “unearthed from the marsh itself,” intended to feel intimate and unnerving rather than overtly fantastical. The story positions personal survival within a broader commentary on how societies justify and perpetuate conflict.

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In a production briefing, Golnick emphasized that *Brine* seeks to merge a survival narrative with a meditation on the myths that sustain violence. He noted that the film’s horror derives from its historical roots, aiming for an atmosphere that feels both intimate and deeply unsettling.

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> “Brine is a story about survival, but it is also a story about inheritance…The violence we pass down, the myths we create to justify it, and the cost of trying to break free,” Golnick said. “We intend for the film to feel intimate, historically grounded and deeply unnerving, as if the supernatural elements weren’t invented, but unearthed from the marsh itself.” — B.J. Golnick, Director

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With filming completed, *Brine* now moves into post-production. Distribution plans have not been disclosed, but the project is positioned for future release pending final editing and marketing decisions.

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