Emma Thompson is an incredible performer. From period pieces to smart comedies, she is known for her grace, charisma, and ability to be silly. She has poise, and even after decades in the industry, she’s stepping into a new kind of role in Brian Kirk‘s chilling thriller, Dead of Winter.
Read the film’s full synopsis below:
Hit by a blizzard, a grief-stricken loner (Emma Thompson) gets lost among backroads near a Minnesota lake and stops for help at a remote cabin in the woods. Here she discovers a young woman (Laurel Marsden) kidnapped by a desperate couple (Judy Greer, Marc Menchaca) who are armed and intent on murder. Isolated and without cell service, this unlikely hero realizes she is the woman’s only hope of survival.
We spoke with Thompson about tackling such a new role for her, shaping that Minnesotan accent, and acting in the cold.
Dead of Winter is available for digital pre-order.
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