Writer-director Jeff Nichols (Mud, Take Shelter) has entered production on the Southern gothic supernatural horror film King Snake starring Margaret Qualley (The Substance), Drew Starkey (Queer) and Michael Shannon.

Qualley and Starkey star as a young couple who inherit a farm in rural Arkansas and must conquer the demons, both physical and metaphysical, that haunt its legacy.

Nichols and his Tri-State Pictures partners Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Sarah Green are producing in association with Range Media Partners. FilmNation is financing and handling worldwide sales.

“My films have embraced genre in the past, but I hope to push this approach further with King Snake to create something terrifying and beautiful,” said Nichols. “Making films is a privilege, and our team is working to create a piece of cinema worthy of FilmNation’s continued support.”

“Jeff’s startling new vision of supernatural forces is as extraordinary as it is enthralling, and we can’t wait for this incredible story to bewitch and captivate audiences around the world,” added FilmNation Chief Creative Officer Stacey Snider.

Deadline first reported on the film.