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Review: Widow's Bay is a boldly original take on comedic horror
An eminently binge-able series that honors classic horror tropes while reinventing them in surprising ways
TL;DR
- Mayor Tom Loftis wants to turn Widow's Bay into a summer tourist destination.
- A mysterious fog signals supernatural occurrences and the island's 'awakening'.
- Visitors begin flocking to the island despite escalating strange and dangerous events.
- The town's history, including its founding by Richard Warren, is linked to the current happenings.
- Creator Katie Dippold aimed for a tone of 'dangerous excitement,' blending fear with laughter.
- The series has seen a significant rise in viewership.
- A second season of the show is confirmed to be in development.