The setup
No Rest for the Wicked (2026)
1862. Baldur lives a fisherman’s life on the isolated Faroe Islands far to the north in the Atlantic Ocean. His world is turned upside down when a stranger arrives: Helge, a rugged whaler, who awakens deep emotions within him. A mutual attraction starts to grow. When tragedy strikes, their forbidden passion unleashes natural forces so disturbing that the villagers rally to keep evil at bay. But Baldur and Helge refuse to let their love be buried. They will fight till the end – and after.
It shares its release window with Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
No Rest for the Wicked opens in theaters on July 22, 2026.
The people behind it
The history behind No Rest for the Wicked
SF Studios, Outlier Projects and Truenorth are behind the production. Kasper 'Kalle' Skovsbøl is in the director’s chair, with writing credits for Rasmus Birch. It clocks in at 1 hour 43 minutes.
The reason to record this one
This trailer was made to be reacted to
Nobody watches a horror trailer with a straight face. The jump is the content, and the camera catches what you cannot.
Every theatrical release wants the same thing: a real reaction before the reviews show up. Yours can be first.
Reactions on Reactr
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Reaction clips for No Rest for the Wicked will appear here as Reactors share them. The Reactr recorder is free for creators: watch the trailer, record on camera or voice only, and the finished clip is yours to post on your own TikTok, Reels, or Shorts channel.
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FAQ
No Rest for the Wicked: quick answers
How do I make my own No Rest for the Wicked reaction video?
Open the reaction recorder on your phone at reactr.gg/studio/no-rest-for-the-wicked, choose camera or voice only, and press record while the trailer plays. Reactr captures your reaction and gives you a share-ready clip when the trailer ends. It is free.
Do I have to be on camera?
No. Voice Reaction mode records your commentary with the microphone only: the camera stays off, no face is recorded, and you still get a share-ready clip for your channel.
When does No Rest for the Wicked come out?
No Rest for the Wicked is scheduled to open in US theaters on July 22, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in No Rest for the Wicked?
Egor Venned, Pilou Asbæk, Sofia Nolsøe Mikkelsen, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson and Kjartan Hansen lead the cast, directed by Kasper 'Kalle' Skovsbøl.
Is Reactr free?
Yes. Recording reaction clips on Reactr is free, with no paywall on the finished clip. You own your clip and can post it to TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or anywhere else. Reactr makes money from studios and sponsors, not from creators.
