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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.

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Natasha Kermani

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Cast & Crew

Marcia Gay Harden

Marcia Gay Harden

Morwen

Kit Harington

Kit Harington

Jago

Sophie Turner

Sophie Turner

Anne

Laurence O'Fuarain

Laurence O'Fuarain

Seamus

Jonathan Howard

Jonathan Howard

Brother Penros

Catherine McDonough

Catherine McDonough

Kayna

Zachary Cohen

Zachary Cohen

Young Jago

Isidro-Lucking Dylan

Isidro-Lucking Dylan

Young shipwreck sailor

Nik Harber

Nik Harber

Older shipwreck sailor

Jürgen Koenen

Jürgen Koenen

Merchant

Tigerlily Langford

Tigerlily Langford

Young Anne

Huxley Sheppard

Huxley Sheppard

Sheamus

Natasha Kermani

Natasha Kermani

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Details

GenresHorror
Runtime1h 34 mins
Released on20 Feb 2026
Languageen
Age RatingR
Produced InUnited States of America

Reviews

Manuel São Bento

5/10

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."

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