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The Dreadful
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The Dreadful

In a country torn by war, survival comes at all costs… and darkness closes in.
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User Score74 ratings
TMDB 6.116+20261h 34mEnglish
Horror

Synopsis

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
Natasha KermaniFrom TMDB credits
Studio
Black Magic3 production companies
Release
February 20, 2026Released
Box Office

Top Cast

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Sophie Turner
Sophie Turner
Anne
Kit Harington
Kit Harington
Jago
Marcia Gay Harden
Marcia Gay Harden
Morwen
Laurence O'Fuarain
Laurence O'Fuarain
Seamus
Jonathan Howard
Jonathan Howard
Brother Penros
Catherine McDonough
Kayna
Zachary Cohen
Young Jago
Isidro-Lucking Dylan
Young shipwreck sailor

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Reviews

From TMDB users
Manuel São Bento
Feb 17, 2026

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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