What an exciting time for fans of Sophie Turner! Just this afternoon, we were treated to our first glimpse of the Game of Thrones star as she takes on the iconic role of Lara Croft in Amazon's highly anticipated Tomb Raider series set to debut on Prime Video. And if that wasn't enough to get fans buzzing, this evening brought another thrilling reveal: a sneak peek at Sophie’s reunion with her former Game of Thrones co-star, Kit Harington, in a new medieval Gothic horror film titled The Dreadful. This intriguing project, directed and written by Natasha Kermani, draws inspiration from the classic J-Horror film Onibaba. One can only imagine how different their characters will be in this venture compared to their previous roles in the fantasy epic. You won’t want to miss the chilling trailer for Kermani's film, which you can check out below.
The Dreadful is part of a notable resurgence of rural British horror films we've seen in recent years, along with titles like Starve Acre, Men, and The Feast. In this film, Turner portrays Anne, a woman whose life becomes increasingly complicated due to her overbearing mother-in-law, played by Marcia Gay Harden. The tension escalates when her husband goes missing in war, leading Anne to grow closer to Jago, a friend portrayed by Harington, who returns in her husband's absence. As the story unfolds, eerie whispers of a curse emerge, alongside unexpected acts of violence, all while Turner and Harington engage in flirtatious and secretive exchanges, showcasing their best Cornish accents—at least we believe they're meant to be Cornish. The narrative promises an array of unsettling events that merit a deeper exploration.
The official synopsis provides a compelling overview: "Set in medieval England, Anne and her domineering mother-in-law Morwen struggle to survive on the fringes of society. However, when a figure from Anne’s past resurfaces after the war, a curse begins to unfold through a mysterious knight, threatening to unravel them all."
If you're familiar with Onibaba, you might have an inkling of the darker themes likely at play here. For those who haven't seen it, consider saving Onibaba as the perfect follow-up to this upcoming release, which will be available for streaming and in select theaters. Either way, we'll soon find out whether The Dreadful lives up to its name in a captivating or disappointing manner when it premieres on February 20.
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