Netflix is set to drop a fresh dose of psychological terror with Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, an eight-episode horror miniseries premiering on March 26, 2026. This atmospheric thriller transforms the joyous buildup to a wedding into a descent into dread, paranoia, and unspoken secrets.
The story unfolds over the week leading up to the big day for Rachel (played by Camila Morrone) and Nicky (Adam DiMarco). What should be a time of celebration—filled with symbolic rituals of love, commitment, and family gatherings—quickly becomes a pressure cooker of unease. Rachel, already prone to superstition, can’t shake the gnawing intuition that disaster looms. As the couple heads to a secluded family vacation home in a snowy forest for their intimate ceremony, eerie coincidences pile up: strange occurrences, unsettling surprises, and mounting tension that blur the line between rational fear and something far more sinister.
The series masterfully builds suspense through its environment and character psychology rather than cheap jump scares. Everyday wedding elements—vows, toasts, rehearsals—take on ominous undertones as paranoia seeps into every interaction. The narrative explores deep questions: What truly binds two people as soulmates? And is there anything more horrifying than realizing you’ve committed your life to the wrong person? Drawing inspiration from classics like Carrie and Rosemary’s Baby, it weaves in threads of dark humor, absurdity, and unrelenting dread.
Executive produced by the Duffer Brothers (the minds behind Stranger Things), the project brings their signature blend of nostalgia-tinged tension to a more intimate, adult-oriented story. Created and showrun by Haley Z. Boston, known for her work on genre-bending series, the show promises a slow-burn psychological horror experience. Additional cast members, including Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ted Levine, and others, add layers of intrigue to the family dynamics and hidden motives swirling around the couple.
As the teaser trailer hints—with its escalating apologies and veiled warnings like “Are you sure he’s the one?”—viewers are invited to question everything. The remote, snow-covered setting amplifies isolation, turning what could be a romantic getaway into a trap of suspicion and foreboding. Netflix positions this as a must-watch for fans of elevated horror that prioritizes atmosphere, character-driven fear, and the terror of lifelong commitment gone wrong.
With its March 26 release date approaching fast, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen is poised to be one of the streamer’s standout horror offerings of the year. Whether the “very bad” thing is supernatural, human, or simply the weight of doubt itself, one thing is clear: this wedding will be unforgettable—for all the wrong reasons. Mark your calendars, but proceed with caution. Sometimes, the scariest part isn’t what happens… it’s knowing it’s coming.
