A major reunion of Game of Thrones stars Sophie Turner and Kit Harington is happening with the new gothic horror film titled The Dreadful. The film's trailer reveals a tense narrative set in medieval England, where Anne, portrayed by Turner, along with her superstitious mother-in-law, struggles for survival after a soldier, played by Harington, returns from war without her husband. Their situation escalates when they take in another soldier who becomes a casualty of a deepening curse linked to the knight. The film is a contemporary adaptation of the classic Japanese horror film Onibaba, promising to weave elements of supernatural horror similar to what audiences saw in The Green Knight. Directed by Natasha Kermani, The Dreadful is set to hit theaters on February 20, making it a highly anticipated release in the horror genre.

What is The Dreadful about?

The Dreadful follows Anne and her mother-in-law Morwen in medieval England as they navigate survival amid curses and the return of a man from Anne's past. The film explores themes of obsession and supernatural horror based on the 1964 Japanese classic Onibaba.

The Dreadful showcases the return of two beloved actors from the iconic series Game of Thrones, where Turner and Harington played Sansa Stark and Jon Snow, respectively. The original Onibaba, from which this film draws inspiration, is celebrated for its atmospheric storytelling and psychological depth, making avid followers curious about how effectively its essence has been adapted in this new iteration.