New Horror Series From Stranger Things Creators The Duffer Brothers

Published: Jul 17 2024

The streaming juggernaut has announced the commissioning of an eerie new "atmospheric horror series" titled 'Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen.' At the helm of this thrilling creation stands Haley Z. Boston, who serves as both the creator and showrunner. The production is backed by the renowned Upside Down Pictures, with The Duffer Brothers and Hilary Leavitt lending their expertise as producers.

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The premise of 'Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen' is captivating, described as "an atmospheric horror series unfolding at a wedding, tracing the fate of a bride and groom through the week preceding their fateful union. It's not just a teaser; it's a foreshadowing of the inevitable..."

"When we first delved into Haley's script, we were left utterly stunned," Matt and Ross Duffer exclaimed in a joint statement. "She is a rising star with a distinctive narrative voice. Her writing is a masterful blend of haunting terror and sly humor, all stamped with Haley's inimitable touch. We feel incredibly privileged to be shepherding her maiden series, and we eagerly anticipate sharing her vision with the world at large."

The Duffer brothers are currently immersed in the final season of 'Stranger Things' for Netflix, with an array of other projects in the pipeline, including the upcoming series 'The Boroughs' set to commence filming this autumn, and a live-action rendition of the manga sensation 'Death Note.'

Boston, herself, is no stranger to Netflix, having contributed to the likes of 'Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities' and 'Brand New Cherry Flavor.'

"We are overjoyed to reunite with our dream collaborators, Matt, Ross, and Hilary, to breathe life into this spine-chilling tale through Haley's captivating lens," added Peter Friedlander, Vice President of Scripted Series (US & Canada) at Netflix.

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