The Dreadful
“In a country torn by war, survival comes at all costs… and darkness closes in.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-10
Top Cast
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Sophie Turner
Anne
Kit Harington
Jago
Marcia Gay Harden
Morwen
Laurence O'Fuarain
Seamus
Jonathan Howard
Brother Penros
Catherine McDonough
Narrator
Zachary Cohen
Young Jago
Isidro-Lucking Dylan
Young shipwreck sailor
Nik Harber
Older shipwreck sailor
Jürgen Koenen
Merchant
Tigerlily Langford
Young Anne
Huxley Sheppard
Young Seamus
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysFebruary 20, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 20, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Natasha Kermani
- Screenplay & Story
- Natasha Kermani, Kaneto Shindō
- Original Score
- Jamal Green
- Original Title
- The Dreadful
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Black Magic, Redwire Pictures, StoryBoard Media, Illium Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Natasha Kermani
Natasha Kermani, Kaneto Shindō
Jamal Green
Julia Swain
Jeff Betancourt, Gabriel de Urioste
George Henry Horton, Sophie Turner, Luke Daniels, Patrick Muldoon, Patrick Hibler
Department Leadership Roster
Natasha Kermani
Director
Natasha Kermani
Writer
Sophie Turner
Producer
Luke Daniels
Producer
Patrick Muldoon
Producer
Patrick Hibler
Producer
Lucas Jarach
Producer
Greg Lauritano
Producer
Julia Swain
Director of Photography
Jamal Green
Original Music Composer
Jeff Betancourt
Editor
Gabriel de Urioste
Editor
Kelly Toode
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dreadful
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What is The Dreadful about?
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.
Who directed The Dreadful?
The Dreadful was directed by Natasha Kermani.
Who stars in The Dreadful?
The principal cast of The Dreadful includes Sophie Turner, Kit Harington, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurence O'Fuarain, Jonathan Howard.
When was The Dreadful released and how long is it?
The Dreadful was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dreadful?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dreadful was composed by Jamal Green.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dreadful?
The Dreadful holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).