The Dreadful fingerprintHigh energy, strong craft, no humor.
Tense and scary
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic
Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
History, family, and fantasy
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout direction and performances
Standout cinematography, score, and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Tense and scary
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Dreadful is tense and scary. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's melancholic. Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
History, family, and fantasy
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, family, and fantasy. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout direction and performances
The direction and performances stand out.
Standout cinematography, score, and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the cinematography, score, and visual style stand out.
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In a country torn by war, survival comes at all costs… and darkness closes in.
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The Dreadful is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 3.9, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.
1 h 34 min
The Dreadful runs 1 h 34 min.
Yes. Critics average 34 and audiences 35 out of 100, so both groups see The Dreadful much the same way.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dreadful in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
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