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People Premieres First Trailer for Gothic Horror 'The Dreadful,' Reuniting Sophie Turner and Kit Harington

The Natasha Kermani feature arrives on digital February 20 with promotion emphasizing its Onibaba roots.

Overview

  • People exclusively released the film’s first trailer on Jan. 15 as part of its pre-release campaign.
  • The Dreadful is slated to debut on digital on Feb. 20, 2026.
  • Set in 15th-century England, the story centers on Anne as tensions at home and a looming curse complicate a new romance.
  • Sophie Turner plays Anne opposite Kit Harington’s Jago, with Marcia Gay Harden portraying the formidable Morwen.
  • Directed by Natasha Kermani, the Gothic folktale draws from Kaneto Shindō’s Onibaba, with Turner also credited as a producer, and Collider unveiled first-look images on Jan. 14.