The Dreadful (2026)
“In a country torn by war, survival comes at all costs… and darkness closes in.”
Movie20261h 34mEnglish
Our verdict
Average
Viewers are divided; lower your expectations.
Based on the TMDB audience score from 85 ratings.
Movie review: The Dreadful
The Dreadful is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Horror.
Story
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.
Audience reaction
TMDB records an audience rating of 5.9/10 based on 85 votes.
Production
Release date: February 20, 2026 · Runtime: 94 minutes · Original language: English
Official trailer
Cast
Sophie Turner
Kit Harington
Marcia Gay Harden
Laurence O'Fuarain
Jonathan Howard
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