🩸 Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen

 Currently on Netflix, from the minds that brought you Stranger Things

Soulmates, rituals, serial killers this show has it all, the whole way through all you feel is something bad is about to happen……….

The premise:

Rachel (Camila Morrone ) and her fiance  Nicky (Adam Dimarco) travel to his family’s remote home for their wedding, from the very beginning the show weaponizes a single feeling ‘That something isn’t right’.

Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen is a psychological horror disguised as a wedding story and that contrast is exactly what makes it so effective. What should be the happiest week of someone’s life becomes a creeping descent into dread, paranoia, and ultimately, something far more sinister………..

Rather than relying on jump scares, it leans heavily into lingering tension and unease. Every conversation feels slightly off. Every room feels like it’s hiding something. The show builds a suffocating atmosphere where even silence feels threatening.

The Characters 

Rachel, raised in isolation by a paranoid father who instilled in her a sense of constant danger, she seeks stability and love with Nicky and his family.

Nicky, is a kind emotionally mature and romantic, yet he considers himself the black sheep of the family.

The Cunningham family,  do not put your mind at ease, they aren’t welcoming or warm, Nicky’s parents Victoria Cunningham (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is the glue that holds the family together you can see that she does have a lot of love for her children, Boris Cunningham (Ted Lavigne) is deeply in love with his wife and would do absolutely anything for her. Nickys two siblings Portia (Gus Barney) who is very in your face, your going to do as your told and very much gets her own way which is the only way. Jules (Jeff Wilsburn) who is married to Nell (Karla Crome), Jules also has a son Jude (Sawyer Fraiser) Jude is actually the only one who acts welcoming to Rachel and shows her any concern. Lastly we have The Witness (Zlatko Buric) Or the Immortal man a stranger who skirts around the edges of Rachel and Nickys story, he asks pointed questions about ‘soul mates’ and ‘The one’ he hints that he knows more about the family’s curse then a stranger should.

💔 The Real Horror: Love, Doubt, and Commitment

What sets this the show apart from a typical horror is its theme, What if you’re about to marry the wrong person?

That question becomes the emotional and psychological core of the story. The supernatural elements especially the soulmate curse are terrifying, but they’re really just amplifying a very real human fear. 

The idea that love might not be enough and that choosing wrong could literally destroy lives is where the show hits hardest. it turns

wedding anxiety, commitment issues and trust into something horrifying.

The lead performance (Camila Morrone as Rachel) is doing a lot of heavy lifting and it works, She really makes the unraveling feel real,

you question whether she’s paranoid, then you start believing her And then you’re just as trapped as she is.

That emotional grounding is crucial, because the story gets increasingly surreal and violent as it progresses.

🔥 The Horror Payoff (No Spoilers… but…)

Without giving too much away the show absolutely commits to its premise, What starts as subtle unease escalates into shocking reveals, brutal consequences And a finale that’s both tragic and disturbingly poetic.

The curse itself requiring you to marry your true soulmate or face deadly consequences is one of the most cruel and original horror concepts in recent Netflix shows.

⚖️ Not Perfect (But That Might Be the Point)

Even if you love it, there are some fair criticisms, The Pacing is very slow at times (definitely a slow-burn), the scenes are visually very dark and The story can feel intentionally disorienting.

But honestly? These “flaws” also contribute to the experience, The slow pacing forces you to sit in the dread and The darkness makes everything feel more uncertain.

🩶 Final Verdict

What makes Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen feel “excellent” isn’t just that it’s scary it's that it redefines what kind of fear it wants to leave you with it goes somewhere much more uncomfortable and makes you question your own life choices.

The show is about a cursed wedding, But underneath that, it’s about something way more relatable and way more disturbing.

How well do you actually know the person you love?

The horror doesn’t come from monsters or ghosts it comes from doubt and not just any doubt, the kind you ignore, the kind you push down and the kind that shows up at the worst possible moments by the end, the show isn’t just telling a story it’s holding up a mirror.

The show sticks with you because there’s no resolution, (which could hopefully lead to a second season) Instead, it leaves you with lingering questions, emotional discomfort And a sense that something is still wrong not because of what happens, but because of what it means.

The ending reinforces the show’s core message, Love isn’t enough if it isn’t right, sometimes, you won’t know until it’s too late and That’s a horrifying idea.

you could easily rewatch this series and i bet there are things you missed from the first time round.

⭐ A haunting, slow-burn psychological horror that weaponizes love, doubt, and commitment leaving you disturbed not by what you saw, but by what it made you feel.

⭐ Rating (honest take)

7/10 — A beautifully disturbing slow-burn horror that turns love into something terrifying.

Ready Or Not: Here I Come 2

Ready Or Not Here I Come 2, 

When Ready Or Not exploded onto screens in 2019, it instantly became a cult classic. A horror/comedy, blending brutal violence with razor sharp satire. Now Ready or Not: Here I Come 2 attempts to raise the stakes, but does it survive the night?

A Bloody Legacy

The original Ready or Not followed Grace (Samara Weaving) as she married into a wealthy family holding a dark secret, a deadly wedding night tradition. Its mix of social satire, dark humor and explosive carnage made it stand out in modern horror.

The sequel leans heavily into the legacy, doubling down on the chaos while expanding the twisted mythology surrounding the Le Domas wealth. 

Samara Weaving’s fierce return

The final girl at the center of all this crazy, Samara Weaving reprising her role as Grace. Once again, she balances panic, grit and a wicked comedic timing with ease. Her transformation from terrified, hunted bride to battle hardened survivor feels natural and the sequel smartly builds on that trauma instead of ignoring it.

Kathryn Newtons Addition 

Faith is introduced as Graces estranged sister, her character holds a grudge, believing Grace abandoned her in a foster home after turning 18. This adds a new emotional layer to the high stakes survival horror. The role was actually created for Kathryn, the directors having previously worked with her on Abigail, wrote the role specifically for her to act along side weaving.

Bigger Stakes

Where the first film thrived on tight corridors and family dysfunction, Here I Come 2 expands the playing field. The game feels more elaborate, the traps more vicious and the satire shaper. The themes of generational wealth, power and capitalism are amplified.

However the sequel occasionally struggles under the weight of escalation. Bigger doesn’t always mean better. Some scenes felt they were purely there for cheap shock horror rather then to serve the storyline, though horror fans wont be disappointed, there are plenty of inventive kills and it does star the slayer herself Sarah Michelle Gellar.

Comedy vs Carnage

The original film’s magic came from its balance, the sequel walks a thinner line. The humor is darker and more biting bordering on just mean spirited. You may miss the more playful absurdity of the first film. Still the film maintains its signature mix of Brutal practical effects, sharp dialogue, twisted family dynamics and a final act that just goes off the rails.

Final Verdict

Ready Or Not: Here I Come 2 doesn't ride on the success of the first film, it doesn’t reinvent the deadly game, it escalates it. While it may not capture the shock of the original, it delivers enough blood, satire and chaos to satisfy fans for another round. Introducing Graces Sister Faith (Kathryn Newton) gives it a fresh take Graces isn’t just fighting for herself anymore she has to protect her sister. 

It’s nastier, it’s louder and it proves Grace has earned herself the title of Final Girl.

Rating: 7.5/10

Ready or Not: Here I Come 2 is currently in Cinemas 

if you enjoy Survival horrors then you may also enjoy, The Hunt starring Betty Gilpin and Hillary Swank, or Send Help starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien.

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