Dread (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2009, Dread is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Anthony DiBlasi, running about 108 minutes. “Your Time Will Come.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three college students set out to document what other people dread the most. However, one of the three turns out to secretly be a sadistic psychopath who uses this knowledge to gruesomely torture the subjects.
Who’s in it. Dread stars Jackson Rathbone as Stephen Grace, Shaun Evans as Quaid, Hanne Steen as Cheryl Fromm and Laura Donnelly as Abby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Dread has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dread page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dread tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dread (2009)?
- In US, Dread is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dread worth watching?
- Dread holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dread?
- Dread stars Jackson Rathbone, Shaun Evans, Hanne Steen, Laura Donnelly and Jonathan Readwin.
- When was Dread released?
- Dread was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.