The Dreadful

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The Dreadful
The Dreadful poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Natasha Kermani
Written byNatasha Kermani
Produced by
  • Sophie Turner
  • Luke Daniels
  • Patrick Muldoon
  • Patrick Hibler
  • Greg Lauritano
  • James Herron
  • Tim Wu
Starring
CinematographyJulia Swain
Edited by
  • Jeff Betancourt
  • Gabriel de Urioste
Music byJamal Green
Production
companies
  • Black Magic
  • Redwire Pictures/Tunnel
  • Storyboard Media
  • Illium Pictures
Distributed by
  • True Brit Entertainment (United Kingdom)
  • Lionsgate (United States)
Release date
  • February 20, 2026 (2026-02-20)
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

The Dreadful is an upcoming Gothic horror film written and directed by Natasha Kermani and starring Kit Harington, Sophie Turner, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurence O'Fuarain and Jonathan Howard. Turner told Collider that the film is based on the same Shin Buddhist parable on which the 1964 film Onibaba was based. [1] [2]

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Premise

Set in the 15th century during the Wars of the Roses, Anne and her mother-in-law Morwen exist on the outskirts of society when someone from their past re-enters their life. [3]

Cast

Production

The film was announced in February 2024, written and directed by Natasha Kermani with Sophie Turner starring and producing. Other producers on the film include Redwire Pictures/Tunnel's Luke Daniels and Storyboard Media's Patrick Muldoon and Patrick Hibler. Greg Lauritano produces through his Black Magic production company. The cast also includes Kit Harington, at the recommendation of Turner after they worked together on the television series Game of Thrones . [4] Marcia Gay Harden was added to the cast list in November 2024 with principal photography underway. [5] Filming locations included Cornwall. In January 2025, the film was reported to be in post-production. [6] [7]

Release

The film is set to be released in the United Kingdom by True Brit Entertainment. [8]

Lionsgate is set to release the film in select theaters and digital on February 20, 2026. [9]

References

  1. ↑ DeVore, Britta (28 August 2025). "Sophie Turner Teases the "Supernatural" Story Behind 'The Dreadful' and Her On-Screen Reunion With Her "Brother" Kit Harington [Exclusive]". Collider. Collider. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  2. ↑ Lacson, Therese (12 September 2025). "Sophie Turner Breaks Down the Horrors of "the Young Actress World" in Her Latest Psychological Thriller". Collider. Collider. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  3. ↑ Cooper, Brenna (9 February 2024). "Game of Thrones stars Sophie Turner and Kit Harington reunite for new movie". Digital Spy . Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  4. ↑ Zee, Michaela (15 August 2026). "Sophie Turner Says Kissing 'Game of Thrones' Co-Star Kit Harington in New Horror Film Was 'Vile': We Were 'Both Retching'". Variety . Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  5. ↑ Grobar, Matt (22 November 2024). "Marcia Gay Harden Joins Sophie Turner & Kit Harington In Gothic Horror Film 'The Dreadful'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  6. ↑ Calnan, Ellie (27 January 2025). "True Brit boards gothic horror 'The Dreadful' starring Sophie Turner and Kit Harington". Screen Daily . Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  7. ↑ Newbold, Alice (8 November 2024). ""I Don't Even Want To Tell You…": Kit Harington's Christmas Party Secrets Are Gold". British Vogue . Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  8. ↑ Bamigboye, Baz (27 January 2025). "Breaking Baz: True Brit's Zygi Kamasa Is On A Scary Mission To Bring Back Britain's Horror Heritage; Firm Boards Sophie Turner & Kit Harington Pic 'The Dreadful'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  9. ↑ "Sophie Turner and Kit Harington have 'Game of Thrones' reunion in first look at 'The Dreadful' (exclusive)". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved 15 January 2026.
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