FeatureR2026·94m·6.1

The Dreadful

In a country torn by war, survival comes at all costs… and darkness closes in.

Horror

In medieval England, Anne and her domineering mother-in-law Morwen struggle to survive on the outskirts of society. But when a man from Anne's past returns from war, a curse begins to take shape through a mysterious knight and threatens to destroy them all.

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Cast

Sophie Turner

Anne

Kit Harington

Jago

Marcia Gay Harden

Morwen

Laurence O'Fuarain

Seamus

Jonathan Howard

Brother Penros

Catherine McDonough

Narrator

Zachary Cohen

Young Jago

Isidro-Lucking Dylan

Young shipwreck sailor

Nik Harber

Older shipwreck sailor

Jürgen Koenen

Merchant

Tigerlily Langford

Young Anne

Huxley Sheppard

Young Seamus

Details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Languages
English
Budget
Revenue
Age rating
R
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
Black MagicRedwire PicturesStoryBoard Media

Crew

Director

Natasha Kermani

Writers

Natasha Kermani, Kaneto Shindō

Julia Swain

Director of Photography

Jamal Green

Original Music Composer

Jeff Betancourt

Editor

Gabriel de Urioste

Editor

Kelly Toode

Production Design

Gallery

Reviews

Manuel São Bento

2/17/2026

5.0

Full review: https://fandomwire.com/the-dreadful-review/ Rating: C "The Dreadful settles into a space where its Gothic atmosphere and the high-profile reunion of its leads are undermined by a familiar narrative structure. The slow-burn pace often feels like a mask for a lack of genuine surprises or narrative momentum, and while Sophie Turner and Kit Harington deliver committed performances that navigate complex themes of submission and religious fanaticism, the generic execution prevents the story of Anne's awakening from feeling as impactful or memorable as it should. It's a somber meditation on the heavy toll of survival and the shifting nature of trust, reminding us that personal awakening is often the most violent and necessary act of survival one can face."