Winterfell may be long behind them, but Sophie Turner and Kit Harington are officially sharing the screen once again — this time in a world far darker and deadlier. Lionsgate has released the first trailer for The Dreadful, a gothic horror film that reunites the former Game of Thrones stars in romantic lead roles. Trading swords and dragons for superstition and psychological terror, the duo step into a chilling historical nightmare set during the War of the Roses.
Directed by Natasha Kermani, The Dreadful promises an eerie and atmospheric departure from traditional period dramas. Set in the 15th century, the story follows Anne (Sophie Turner), a young woman living in isolation with her stern and controlling mother-in-law, Morwen, played by Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden. The two women survive on the fringes of society, bound together by secrecy and fear.
Their fragile existence is disrupted when Jago (Kit Harington), a soldier from their shared past, suddenly returns from the battlefield. His unexpected arrival awakens buried emotions, unresolved history, and something far more sinister. What begins as an uneasy reunion soon spirals into a nightmare as a supernatural curse is unleashed, threatening to destroy them all.
The trailer teases a haunting visual palette — candlelit corridors, mist-covered forests, blood-stained rituals, and whispers of ancient evil. Turner appears in a role that balances vulnerability and inner strength, while Harington’s Jago carries the weight of trauma and mystery. Marcia Gay Harden’s presence adds gravitas, portraying a matriarch whose secrets may hold the key to the unfolding terror.
Unlike their Game of Thrones reunion, where Turner and Harington played siblings, The Dreadful shifts their on-screen dynamic into forbidden romance wrapped in dread and darkness. The film blends historical realism with gothic supernatural horror, offering audiences a slow-burning psychological scare rather than jump-driven fright.
Produced by Lionsgate, the film positions itself as a fresh take on period horror — merging war-torn history, emotional tension, and occult terror. With Kermani’s atmospheric direction and a cast known for commanding performances, The Dreadful aims to deliver both emotional depth and chilling suspense.
Fans of Turner and Harington are already buzzing over the reunion, while horror lovers are intrigued by the film’s unsettling tone and medieval setting. One thing is certain — this is no return to Westeros, but a descent into something far more terrifying.
The Dreadful is scheduled to release in theatres on February 20.