WATCH: Jennifer Lawrence channels her dark side in new 'Serena' trailer

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - The new U.S. trailer for the long-delayed film "Serena" shows the darker side of Jennifer Lawrence's titular character.

Although similar to the international trailer that was released in September, the new video hints that Lawrence's Serena has blood on her hands. In addition to a clip from one scene in which Serena appears to be choking someone, the inclusion of the telling line "It had to be done ... for us" also speaks volumes about her flawed character.

The film marks the third collaboration between Lawrence and co-star Bradley Cooper. They play a husband and wife fighting to save their North Carolina timber empire during the Depression.

Susanne Bier directed the pic, which hits theaters on March 27.