The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016) is a curious fantasy epic that functions as both a to 2012's Snow White and the Huntsman . Directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, the film expands the lore of the "Mirror's World" by introducing a third powerhouse to the sibling rivalry: the Ice Queen, Freya. The Plot: A Game of Two Halves The story is split across two distinct timelines: