---
title: "The Dread"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-dread-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 501708
imdb_id: "tt6942252"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 67
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Dread (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-dread-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Dread" (2017).
Constraints:
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No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, etc.).
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Dread
Year: 2017
Release Date: 12/01/2017 (AR)
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1h 7m
Location: El Dorado, Argentina
Plot: Villagers of El Dorado, Argentina, avoid doctors. They have many cures for ailments and illnesses. Jorge, who is 65 years old, can cure the espanto, which is described as the most dreaded ailment.
Draft 1:
        The Dread is a 2017 documentary film with a runtime of 1 hour and 7 minutes. The film focuses on the villagers of El Dorado, Argentina. These residents tend to shy away from doctors, as they possess many different cures for various ailments and illnesses. The community has almost as many cures as there are residents in the village. One resident, 65 year old Jorge

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Pablo Aparo, Martín Benchimol
- **Networks / Studios**: Cine Argentino, INCAA, Fondo Metropolitano de la Cultura, las Artes y las Ciencias

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Dread online?
The Dread is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Dread worth watching?
The Dread holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Dread and when was it released?
The Dread is a feature film with a runtime of 67 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Dread?
The Dread was directed by Pablo Aparo, Martín Benchimol.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Dread — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/501708)
- [The Dread (2017) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6942252/fullcredits/)
- [The Dread (2017) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-dread-2017/credits)

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