Summary
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The Duffer Brothers have revealed the first look at their new Netflix horror series, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, created and showrun by Haley Z. Boston
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The show is an atmospheric, character-driven horror set during a wedding week, tracking the psychological breakdown of a couple and their guests before a catastrophic event
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This project marks a significant expansion for the Duffers’ Upside Down Pictures, moving away from Stranger Things toward more grounded, psychological thriller territory
The masterminds behind Stranger Things are trading 1980s nostalgia for a new breed of psychological horror. Under their Upside Down Pictures banner, The Duffer Brothers have officially unveiled the first glimpse of their upcoming Netflix series, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen. Created by Haley Z. Boston, the show is being positioned as an atmospheric horror series that prioritizes slow-burn tension over jump scares.
The series is set at a high-stakes wedding, following a bride and groom in the week leading up to their ill-fated nuptials. However, as the title suggests, the narrative isn’t concerned with romance; it is a “character-driven horror” that explores the psychological unraveling of a group of guests. The first-look imagery leans into a sterilized, eerie aesthetic, suggesting that the “bad thing” lurking on the horizon is as much a result of human fragility as it is something supernatural.
By backing Boston’s vision, the Duffers are expanding their footprint at Netflix beyond the Hawkins universe. The show represents a strategic shift toward more mature, elevated horror, utilizing a claustrophobic setting to heighten the sense of impending doom. With executive production by the Duffers and Hilary Leavitt, the series aims to redefine the “wedding thriller” subgenre. As the production moves toward the March 26, 2026 release date, one thing is certain: in the hands of this creative team, the walk down the aisle will be anything but celebratory.
