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
Edward Russell
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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."
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The directors of The Dreadful are Natasha Kermani and Edward Russell.
The cast of The Dreadful includes Marcia Gay Harden as Morwen, Kit Harington as Jago, Sophie Turner as Anne, Laurence O'Fuarain as Seamus, Jonathan Howard as Brother Penros, 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 Sheamus, and Catherine McDonough as Kayna.
The duration of The Dreadful is 1h 34 mins.
Yes. You can watch the The Dreadful trailer on this Fanbiz page on Fanziz.
The Dreadful was released on 20 Feb 2026.
The Dreadful is listed under Horror on Fanbiz.
The Dreadful has 1 review on Fanziz, with an average rating of 5.0/10. One reviewer wrote: "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..."
