If you are completely exhausted by formulaic jump-scares and have been dying to sink your teeth into a high-concept nightmare that balances pure dread with brilliant, eccentric wit, Apple TV’s hidden gem has just received the ultimate stamp of approval from the absolute gods of modern genre storytelling. Originally flying under the mainstream radar, this critically acclaimed 9-episode horror phenomenon is skyrocketing into the spotlight after Oscar-winner Guillermo del Toro hailed it as “mesmerizing” and gaming icon Hideo Kojima confessed he was so utterly transfixed he binged the entire season in a single sitting. Set in a deeply unsettling, isolated coastal town, the narrative masterfully channeled the legendary spirit of Stephen King, dropping a quirky, deeply vulnerable ensemble of characters into a waking nightmare that pays homage to everything from Jaws to Twin Peaks.
Guillermo del Toro could not help but sing praises for Apple TV‘s new highly-acclaimed horror series. Following his recommendation, Hideo Kojima, too, has now watched the show and echoed similarly positive sentiments. With two creative horror powerhouses raving about it, Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay is starting to become the best horror show in a very long time. Like many new … Read more