Jason Clarke Helen Mirren Winchester

Long shrouded in mystery, construction began in 1884 on what became known as the Winchester House, named after Sarah Winchester, the widow of a weapons manufacturer. What motivated her to continue construction on a mansion for decades, especially one with so many odd, noteworthy and unexplained features?

Helen Mirren stars as the heiress in Winchester; in our exclusive video, she talks about her character, who believed she was haunted by the souls of those killed by the Winchester repeating rifle. We also hear from directors Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig, as well as costar Jason Clarke, who all offer their own perspectives on the woman and the very unusual, very spooky house.

Watch the video below and then get your tickets for Winchester, which opens in theaters nationwide this Friday, February 2.