10 Horror TV Shows & Movies To Watch After Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen

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If you just finished watching Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, here are ten horror TV shows and movies that make great follow-up viewing. The popular Netflix series, created by Haley Z. Boston and co-executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, has quickly become a streaming sensation, landing in Netflix’s top 10 and receiving rave reviews from both critics and viewers.

With only eight episodes, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen is a quick watch. However, a second season is unlikely, as it was initially planned as a limited series. While creator Haley Z. Boston has considered continuing the show, it wouldn’t follow Rachel’s story; instead, it would be a new story each season.

However, this would only work if she discovered a new, natural fear to replace the old one. Unfortunately, viewers who enjoyed Something Very Bad will have to find their next scare elsewhere. Here are ten excellent shows and movies that offer a similar experience.

11. Get Out

I just finished watching Get Out by Jordan Peele, and wow, it’s instantly become one of my favorite horror movies ever! It’s a great follow-up to Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen if you’re looking for something similar. The movie is about a guy named Chris, who’s Black, and he goes to meet his White girlfriend Rose’s family. Right away, things feel…weird. You can just tell something isn’t right, and it totally pulls you in.

With its secluded setting, focus on a partner’s family, and unsettling atmosphere, Something Very Bad clearly draws inspiration from films like Jordan Peele’s Get Out and Stephen King’s Carrie. Like the Duffer Brothers’ work and many great horror movies, it also uses social commentary as a central theme.

Although Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen and Get Out both examine societal structures, they feature unique plot developments. This will help Get Out remain engaging and memorable for viewers.

10. The Haunting Of Hill House

A pleasant surprise in Something Very Bad is the appearance of Victoria Pedretti, known for her roles in horror, as Rachel’s mother. She first gained recognition in the popular Netflix series The Haunting of Hill House, which, while different in plot, shares a similar storytelling style. That series centers on a family grappling with past trauma as they revisit their old home.

Both horror series examine the forces that influence people’s lives. Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen focuses on the troubled Cunningham family, while Hill House explores the complicated relationships within the Crain family. Interestingly, Victoria Pedretti’s characters in both shows, Nell and Ali, share similar traits and are both haunted by visions of their own deaths. Because of these connections, The Haunting of Hill House is a great choice for what to watch next.

9. Sukob

Creepy wedding-themed movies and shows are gaining popularity, and a hidden gem is the 2006 Filipino horror film, Sukob. It was a massive hit when it came out – actually, it was the highest-grossing Filipino movie ever at the time – and for good reason. If you like stories where you just know something terrible is about to happen, this movie is a great choice.

Okay, so I just finished watching this movie, and it really got to me! It’s about a couple, Sandy and Dale, who seem to have a seriously bad curse hanging over their wedding – caused by something truly evil. It’s not a jump-scare fest, thankfully. It builds tension so well, and when the scares hit, they’re genuinely terrifying. Honestly, the little flower girl? She’s going to be living in my nightmares for a while. Definitely creepy!

8. Brand New Cherry Flavor

Haley Z. Boston is launching her career as a Hollywood creator and showrunner with a new show called Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen. Before this, she gained experience as a writer on the Netflix horror series Brand New Cherry Flavor.

The series Brand New Cherry Flavor centers around Lisa Nova, a filmmaker who goes to Hollywood in the 1990s seeking revenge. While Cherry Flavor and Something Very Bad have very different storylines, they both feature a thrilling curse and a character who seems to live forever. Additionally, the writing styles and overall feel of the two shows are quite similar.

7. He Knows You’re Alone

When Nicky and Rachel arrive at the Somerhouse, Rachel discovers rumors of a serial killer known as the Sorry Man who is said to be hiding in the woods. He originally killed his wife and now targets brides, attacking them with a knife. However, this story turns out to be untrue as the show progresses.

As a slasher film fan, I always get a kick out of movies that tap into those classic urban legends, and He Knows You’re Alone really delivers on that front. It’s basically the ‘someone is watching you’ idea turned into a full-length movie. The story centers around Amy, who’s getting ready to walk down the aisle when a serial killer starts targeting brides. It’s a fun ride, especially if you’re familiar with the ‘Sorry Man’ myth, and honestly, it falls into that ‘so bad it’s good’ category – perfect for a lighthearted scare!

6. I’m Thinking Of Ending Things

If you liked the unsettling feeling in Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, you’ll probably enjoy the 2020 film I’m Thinking of Ending Things. It’s a psychological thriller about a young woman named Lucy who starts to feel uneasy when she visits her boyfriend’s remote family farm. Like Something Very Bad, the movie deals with the anxieties of a relationship, but focuses on the earlier, more subtle stages of doubt.

The new Netflix series, I’m Thinking of Ending Things, focuses heavily on exploring the inner lives and motivations of its characters. The two main characters, Rachel and Lucy, share a number of similarities. But unlike the film Something Very Bad, you won’t find any graphic violence in this series.

5. The Invitation

The 2022 film The Invitation and Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen feel connected because they explore similar ideas. Both movies focus on anxieties surrounding weddings and how family dynamics impact marriage, fitting into a recent trend of horror films centered around weddings.

In The Invitation, Evie learns about a cousin through a DNA test after her mother passes away. This leads to an invitation to a grand wedding at a beautiful, sprawling estate, where she uncovers dark family secrets.

Both Something Very Bad and The Invitation share a similar theme and delve into the world of gothic horror. They playfully embrace the genre’s over-the-top style while using impressive visuals to enhance the storytelling. The Invitation especially delivers what fans of horror want: plenty of blood, frightening moments, and supernatural thrills.

4. Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet Of Curiosities

I really liked that my review of Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen praised how it used many different horror ideas and styles without feeling repetitive or unoriginal. Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities does the same thing – it blends various horror elements together really well.

This show features a new, self-contained story in each episode. Staying true to Guillermo del Toro’s style, every tale is filled with eerie and gothic horror. While fans of Something Very Bad will likely enjoy the whole series, episode 4, “The Outside,” written by Haley Z. Boston, is a standout and not to be missed.

3. Till Death

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Megan Fox’s thriller, Till Death, fits neatly alongside films like Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen. While If I’m Thinking of Ending Things captures the anxieties of new relationships, and Something Very Bad portrays the fear within marriage, Till Death explores the chilling consequences of marrying the wrong person years down the line.

Emma and her husband, Mark, travel to a remote lake house for their tenth anniversary, but their marriage is failing. Mark gives Emma a steel necklace, a gift that foreshadows the trapped feeling within their relationship. The next morning, Emma wakes up to a horrifying discovery: Mark is dead, and she’s handcuffed to his body. Now, she must figure out how to survive a dangerous and elaborate plan Mark devised before he died.

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2026-04-02 05:30