Set in 1663, the film follows the cursed transatlantic voyage of the first group of orphaned young women sent by King Louis XIV to New-France — now known as Quebec — to marry settlers and help expand the struggling colony. The haunting premise, inspired by real historical events, has quickly captured the attention of horror fans online.
Movie lovers on X are already calling the project one of the most anticipated horror films of 2027, especially after Plante’s critically acclaimed psychological thriller Red Rooms developed a strong cult following. Many users praised the film’s bleak colonial setting, with comparisons being drawn to The Witch and The Terror for its isolated survival-horror atmosphere.
Fans have also reacted strongly to the disturbing historical backdrop behind the “King’s Daughters” program, with several social media posts describing the concept itself as “naturally terrifying” even before supernatural elements are introduced.
On Reddit, discussion around the film has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic, particularly among viewers familiar with Red Rooms. One user wrote, “Red Rooms is one of the best movies of the past decade and this sounds amazing,” while others praised the psychological dread and historical realism teased in the first image reveal.
According to early reports, King’s Daughters is being described as a “historical survival drama spiced with folk-horror undertones.” The story reportedly focuses on the brutal 111-day voyage where disease, famine, violence, and superstition slowly consume the passengers aboard the ship.
The film stars Sandrine Bonnaire, Laurie Babin, Lauréna Thellier, Zoé Adjani, and Marguerite Champoux. Production is underway in Montreal and France, with a 2027 release currently planned.
Pascal Plante’s historical folk-horror film King’s Daughters sparks major buzz online after its chilling first image was revealed.
