The Dreadful (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2026, The Dreadful is a horror film directed by Natasha Kermani, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Dreadful stars Sophie Turner as Anne, Kit Harington as Jago, Marcia Gay Harden as Morwen and Laurence O'Fuarain as Seamus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Dreadful has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Dreadful page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dreadful tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dreadful (2026)?
- In US, The Dreadful is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Dreadful worth watching?
- The Dreadful holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dreadful?
- The Dreadful stars Sophie Turner, Kit Harington, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurence O'Fuarain and Jonathan Howard.
- When was The Dreadful released?
- The Dreadful was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.