New Netflix series Something Very Bad is Going to Happen isn't actually an
ode to The Blair Witch Project and these sneaky horror movie Easter eggs prove it

Date:
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Description:
Something Very Bad is Going to Happen makes an obvious reference to The Blair Witch Project but the show's hidden Easter eggs are an ode to another
classic horror movie.

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you've been watching the new horror series Something Very Bad is Going to Happen on Netflix , you might have noticed a reference to The Blair Witch Project when Portia (Gus Birney) is trialling flower arrangements for Nicky (Adam DiMarco) and Rachel's (Camila Morrone) upcoming wedding.

It's a fair comparison, given that Nicky's family house which is where most of the show is set rests in the middle of woodland creepy enough for any 90s teenager to get lost in. However, that doesn't mean it's the biggest classic horror inspiration for the show itself. As Rachel descends further into chaos while her wedding day edges closer, there are two key Easter eggs that you might have missed... and neither is to do with Blair Witch. Article continues below You may like Something Very Bad is Going to Happen was nearly shot like Adolescence New Netflix horror show Something Very Bad is Going to Happen drops teaser 7 new horror movies on Netflix, Shudder, HBO Max, and more in March 2026

According to showrunner Hayley Z. Boston, it's the 1976 Brian De Palma masterpiece Carrie that SVBIGTH is subtly a love letter to, and I cannot believe that I didn't make the connection sooner. Today's best Netflix deals Netflix - Standard with ads $6.99 /mth View at Netflix Netflix - Standard $15.49 /mth View at Netflix Netflix - Premium $22.99 /mth View at Netflix 'Carrie is always in there somewhere' Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube Watch On " Carrie is a big influence," Boston explains. "There's an Easter egg where the house number is 11376,
which is the release date of the original movie."

Granted, this Easter egg is incredibly well hidden. I only watched all eight episodes a few days before this interview, and I can hardly remember a house number being shown.

The next Easter egg, however, is as obvious as it gets. Boston continues, "Then Rachel wears the shirt in the first episode that has the Timberline Lodge on it, which is a place in Oregon where they shot the exterior of The Shining ." Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

It's another fantastic reference, and the SVBIGTH storyline effortlessly has an air of "here's Johnny!" about it. Give the cast some axes, and they'd probably have done the same level of damage.

"Those are the two big ones. Carrie, in particular, is such a big influence for me. I love that movie so much. It's just the humor, the absurdity, and,
of course, what happens at the end. So Carrie 's always in there somewhere."

Minus a literal bucket of blood suspended from a high school ceiling, I'd
say. But once you've raced through the series, we're spoilt for choice when
it comes to which horror movies would make an incredible double bill. Thank you for your service, Boston. Today's best Netflix deals Netflix - Standard with ads $6.99 /mth View at Netflix Netflix - Standard $15.49 /mth View at Netflix Netflix - Premium $22.99 /mth View at Netflix Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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