Duffer Brothers' New Horror Series Premieres on Netflix

Netflix's Stranger Things creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, are launching their first post-finale project with the horror series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, set to premiere on March 26. The eight-episode limited series, executive produced by the Duffer brothers through their Upside Down Pictures banner, marks a shift for the duo as they step back from direct creative control to mentor emerging talent.

The story centers on Rachel Harkin, played by Camila Morrone of Daisy Jones & the Six, who embarks on a midwinter road trip with her fiancé, Nicky Cunningham, portrayed by Adam DiMarco from The White Lotus. The couple heads to Nicky's wealthy family's isolated vacation home to prepare for their wedding in five days. As events unfold over the course of a week, with each episode covering a single day, Rachel's growing paranoia and superstition intensify amid a series of bizarre occurrences. The narrative builds tension around the impending nuptials, exploring themes of commitment and family secrets in a chilling atmosphere.

Showrunner Haley Z. Boston, drawing inspiration from classics like Carrie and Rosemary's Baby, crafted the series to delve into the "horror version of a...