Something Very Bad Happens at Cursed Wedding in Netflix Series

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In the new Netflix horror miniseries 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen', created by Haley Z. Boston, a woman named Rachel meets the family of her fiancé Nicky as they go to their secluded cabin for a wedding. But as the big day draws closer, Rachel begins to feel that something very bad is going to happen, as secrets about her family's deadly wedding day curse come to light.

Why it matters

The series explores themes of family, curses, and the dangers of marriage, providing a fresh take on the horror genre by framing the story entirely from the perspective of the bride-to-be. The shocking ending leaves open the possibility for future installments, as the curse continues to haunt a new generation.

The details

Rachel learns that her family lineage is cursed - any time someone in her bloodline gets married to someone other than their soulmate, they die on their wedding night from uncontrollable bleeding. The only way to avoid the curse is to leave your partner before getting married, passing it on to their bloodline instead. A mysterious stranger known as 'The Witness' explains the rules to Rachel, but she decides to trust that Nicky is her soulmate and go through with the wedding. However, Nicky has a change of heart at the altar, triggering the curse to affect his entire family, leading to a brutal sequence of deaths. In the end, Rachel becomes the new 'Witness' tasked with passing on the curse.

• Days before her wedding, Rachel learns about the family curse.
• On the night of the wedding, the curse is activated when Nicky decides to leave Rachel at the altar.

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What’s next

The creator left an 'open thread' at the end of the miniseries, suggesting the possibility of a continuation that could explore Rachel's new role as the 'Witness' or the curse affecting a new generation, such as Nicky's nephew Jude.