
The Dreadful
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.
Director(s)
Natasha Kermani
Cast & crew

Marcia Gay Harden
Morwen

Kit Harington
Jago

Sophie Turner
Anne

Laurence O'Fuarain
Seamus

Jonathan Howard
Brother Penros
Catherine McDonough
Kayna
Zachary Cohen
Young Jago
Isidro-Lucking Dylan
Young shipwreck sailor
Nik Harber
Older shipwreck sailor
Jürgen Koenen
Merchant
Tigerlily Langford
Young Anne
Huxley Sheppard
Sheamus

Natasha Kermani
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Details
Reviews
Manuel São Bento
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."
