10 Horror Shows and Movies to Watch After 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen'

From 'Get Out' to 'Ready or Not,' these thrilling follow-ups capture the same spirit as the hit Netflix series.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:20am

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After binge-watching the Netflix horror hit 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen,' viewers can turn to these 10 chilling TV shows and movies for their next fix. The list includes Jordan Peele's 'Get Out,' the Netflix anthology 'Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities,' and the Megan Fox thriller 'Till Death' - all of which share the same themes of dread, the supernatural, and dysfunctional families.

Why it matters

With 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' conceived as a limited series, fans will need to find other horror stories that capture the show's blend of social commentary and unsettling scares. These 10 picks provide the perfect follow-up, exploring similar territory around relationships, trauma, and the horrors that lurk beneath the surface of everyday life.

The details

The list spans a range of horror subgenres, from psychological thrillers like 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things' to slasher films like 'He Knows You're Alone.' Many share the same DNA as 'Something Very Bad,' including a focus on weddings and family dynamics gone wrong. Others, like the Filipino film 'Sukob' and Guillermo del Toro's anthology series, offer fresh perspectives on the genre. Collectively, these 10 titles provide ample scares and social commentary to satisfy fans of the hit Netflix show.

  • Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen premiered on Netflix on March 26, 2026.
  • The series was created and written by Haley Z. Boston, who previously worked as a staff writer on the Netflix horror series Brand New Cherry Flavor.

The players

Haley Z. Boston

The creator, writer, and showrunner of Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, making her debut as a Hollywood creator.

Jordan Peele

The acclaimed writer-director behind the horror hit Get Out, which shares thematic similarities with Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen.

Guillermo del Toro

The renowned horror filmmaker who executive produced the anthology series Cabinet of Curiosities, which embraces multiple horror genres much like Something Very Bad.

Megan Fox

The star of the thriller film Till Death, which explores the terror of an unhappy marriage, a theme also present in Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen.

Samara Weaving

The lead actress of the horror-comedy Ready or Not, whose character's experience as a bride forced into a deadly game mirrors that of Something Very Bad's protagonist.

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What they’re saying

“Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen has cemented its place in horror history, and it's a perfect next watch after Jordan Peele's Get Out.”

— Dani Kessel Odom, Author

“Haley Z. Boston's first screenwriting job was as a staff member on the writing team for Brand New Cherry Flavor, and the stylistic and tonal similarities between the two series are clear.”

— Dani Kessel Odom, Author

“Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities is another show that seamlessly embraces multiple horror tropes and genres, much like Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen.”

— Dani Kessel Odom, Author

What’s next

While a second season of Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen is not guaranteed, series creator Haley Z. Boston has expressed openness to the idea, stating it would likely be an anthological series exploring a new instinctive fear. Fans will have to stay tuned to see if the hit Netflix show returns.

The takeaway

The success of Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen has sparked renewed interest in horror stories that blend social commentary with unsettling scares. These 10 TV shows and movies provide the perfect follow-up, offering viewers a diverse range of chilling tales that capture the same spirit of dread, dysfunction, and the supernatural.