Dakota Johnson is channeling her inner scream queen while filming Verity in New York City. Fans flocked to Midtown on Wednesday, March 12, to watch Johnson, 35, get covered in blood as she filmed the forthcoming movie’s opening scene with costar Josh Hartnett.

Dakota Johnson is extremely devoted to her craft—whether it means becoming a clairvoyant paramedic with spider researcher for a mother á la Madame Web, or engaging in a power imbalanced BDSM workplace relationship for 50 Shades of Grey, she's always up for the challenge. And for her latest project, Johnson quite literally got her face dirty.

While doing research for the next book, Lowen stumbles upon Verity's diary, which contains shocking revelations that call everything into question. As for why Johnson is covered i