The Dreadful
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The Dreadful

"In a country torn by war, survival comes at all costs… and darkness closes in."

2026 1h 34m ★ 6.6 (37 votes) Released

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 Kermani

Writer

Natasha Kermani

Rating
6.6
Runtime
94 min

Production

Black Magic Black Magic
Redwire Pictures Redwire Pictures
StoryBoard Media StoryBoard Media

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Manuel São Bento
★ 5/10 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."