Netflix's Spine-Tingling Horror 'Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen' Lands with a Chilling Villain
Netflix has unleashed the highly anticipated horror series Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen, delivering a perfect dose of spine-tingling terror for subscribers. The show, which premiered recently, has quickly sparked intense fan speculation, particularly around its enigmatic antagonist, known as The Immortal Man.
The Premise: A Wedding Week Turned Nightmare
The story follows bride-to-be Rachel, portrayed by Camila Morrone, and her fiancé Nicky Cunningham, played by Adam DiMarco, as they spend the week leading up to their wedding at his family's remote cabin. However, their romantic plans take a dark turn when Rachel encounters a creepy older man at a bar during their journey. This mysterious figure ominously asks her, "Are you sure he's the one?" setting the stage for a series of unsettling revelations.
Unraveling The Immortal Man's Origins
In episode four, titled The Witness, Rachel's father Jay reveals a home video from his and her mother Alexandra's wedding day in 1997, where the same mysterious man appears as a witness. Tragically, Alexandra dies later that evening, adding to the intrigue. Rachel confronts the man at the bar, demanding answers, and he unveils a dark, centuries-old tale.
Portrayed by actor Zlatko Buric, The Immortal Man recounts the story of his ancestors: a bride and groom deeply in love, whose union was cursed by Death after the groom's tragic demise in a hunting accident. The bride begged Death to revive her soulmate, leading to a sinister bargain. Death agreed but imposed a curse on all their descendants, challenging them to find their true soulmate in marriage or face dire consequences.
The Curse's Legacy and Personal Torment
The Immortal Man explains that he fell in love with a woman named Marianne but, on their wedding day, was warned by a mysterious figure that he must marry his soulmate by sundown or die. Fearful, he abandoned her at the altar, an act of cowardice that spread the curse to Marianne. She later married Thomas Harkin, Rachel's distant ancestor, passing the curse down through generations.
As punishment for betraying Death's bargain, The Immortal Man is now condemned to immortality, forced to witness all weddings in Marianne's bloodline—making him potentially around 200 years old. While his role is merely to observe, he admits to occasionally "throwing a little warning in," as seen with Rachel.
The Stakes: Rachel's Fate Hangs in the Balance
With Rachel next on his list, the central question looms: will she marry her soulmate before sundown, or will she succumb to the curse's deadly grip? The series masterfully blends supernatural horror with emotional depth, exploring themes of love, fate, and mortality.
Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen is now available for streaming on Netflix, offering viewers a gripping and eerie narrative that keeps them on the edge of their seats.
