In a country torn by war, survival comes at all costs… and darkness closes in.
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.
The Dreadful (2026) is a horror film directed by Natasha Kermani, released on February 20, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Sophie Turner, Kit Harington, Marcia Gay Harden and Laurence O'Fuarain. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
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Sophie Turner
as Anne
Kit Harington
as Jago
Marcia Gay Harden
as Morwen
Laurence O'Fuarain
as Seamus
Jonathan Howard
as Brother Penros
Catherine McDonough
as Narrator
Zachary Cohen
as Young Jago
Isidro-Lucking Dylan
as Young shipwreck sailor
Nik Harber
as Older shipwreck sailor
Jürgen Koenen
as Merchant
Tigerlily Langford
as Young Anne
Huxley Sheppard
as Young Seamus
Directed by Natasha Kermani, written by Natasha Kermani and Kaneto Shindō, produced by Sophie Turner, Luke Daniels and Patrick Muldoon.
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 81 ratings.
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…
Reviewed on February 17, 2026
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The Dreadful (2026) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Dreadful (2026) includes Sophie Turner, Kit Harington, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurence O'Fuarain and Jonathan Howard. The film was directed by Natasha Kermani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Dreadful was released on February 20, 2026 and runs for 1h 34m.
The Dreadful (2026) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 81 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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