The Fated Hour
Jul 23, 2026 · 35m
Director
Peter HenglOverview
The Fated Hour is a 19th-century period piece set in Austria based on Friedrich Laun’s short story “The Relationship with the Spirit World,” famously cited as a key influence on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Blending psychological unease with spectral ambiguity, Laun’s work helped shape the evolution of Gothic fiction from folkloric ghost story into modern psychological horror.
Cast of The Fated Hour
Crew of The Fated Hour
Peter HenglDirector, Producer, Writer
Lola BasaraProducer- Carl DaftExecutive Producer
David GregoryExecutive Producer
Kier-La JanisseExecutive Producer- Jakob GrillDirector of Photography
- Sebastian SchreinerEditor
- Dimitrij MuraProduction Design
- Marlene Auer-PleylCostume Designer
Fanny AltenburgerMusic- Theda SchifferdeckerSound Recordist, Sound Designer
- Jenni SchenkMakeup & Hair
- Helena StößMakeup & Hair
About The Fated Hour
What is The Fated Hour about?
The Fated Hour is a 19th-century period piece set in Austria based on Friedrich Laun’s short story “The Relationship with the Spirit World,” famously cited as a key influence on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Blending psychological unease with spectral ambiguity, Laun’s work helped shape the evolution of Gothic fiction from folkloric ghost story into modern psychological horror.
When was The Fated Hour released?
The Fated Hour was released on July 23, 2026.
How long is The Fated Hour?
The Fated Hour runs 35 minutes.
Who directed The Fated Hour?
The Fated Hour was directed by Peter Hengl.
Who is in the cast of The Fated Hour?
The cast of The Fated Hour includes Alina Schaller, Fanny Altenburger, Cornelius Obonya and Daniel Holzberg.