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Netflix's New Horror Series Explores Wedding Fears

3/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Netflix horror series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen premieres March 26.
Haley Z. Boston (creator) created the series.
The Duffer Brothers (producers) produced the series.
The story follows Rachel, played by Camila Morrone, and Nicky, played by Adam DiMarco, as they prepare for their wedding.
Boston describes the series as a horror exploration of fears surrounding marriage, likening it to Carrie and Rosemary's Baby.

History

Historical Context

The 1976 release of "Carrie," directed by Brian De Palma, revolutionized horror cinema by addressing societal fears and expectations, grossing over $33 million. This film, based on Stephen King's novel, set a precedent for future horror narratives. Today, Haley Z. Boston's series "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen" echoes these themes, exploring marriage-related anxieties through a horror lens, reflecting the genre's ongoing evolution.

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Story summary

The Netflix horror series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen premieres March 26.
Haley Z. Boston (creator) created the series.
The Duffer Brothers (producers) produced the series.
The story follows Rachel, played by Camila Morrone, and Nicky, played by Adam DiMarco, as they prepare for their wedding.
Boston describes the series as a horror exploration of fears surrounding marriage, likening it to Carrie and Rosemary's Baby.

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