AceShowbiz - Netflix has introduced a fresh horror series titled Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, which carries the notable involvement of the Duffer Brothers, the creative minds behind Stranger Things. The series is now available in full on Netflix as it enters its premiere weekend, inviting viewers to binge at their own pace. Among the many elements stirring conversation is a particularly clever cameo that horror fans are eager to discover.

Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen centers on a relatively small cast, but in Episode 4, a chilling flashback reveals critical backstory about the protagonist Rachel, played by Camila Morrone. This episode delves into Rachel’s dark and ominous family history, revealing that her misfortune is rooted in her lineage.

One standout moment is the appearance of Victoria Pedretti, widely recognized for her roles in Netflix horror dramas such as The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and the thriller series You. In Episode 4, titled "The Witness," Pedretti portrays Alexandra, Rachel’s mother, in a haunting wedding day flashback.

The episode’s plot thickens when Rachel is abducted by her father, Jay (played by Josh Hamilton), who removes her from the unsettling environment surrounding her fiancé’s wealthy and sinister family. Jay forces Rachel to watch a disturbing home movie of his wedding to Alexandra. In it, Alexandra suffers a sudden and terrifying death, bleeding uncontrollably and collapsing in their hotel room shortly before giving birth. Jay’s desperate act of delivering Rachel by cutting her from Alexandra’s womb marks a grim beginning to Rachel’s life, underscoring the hereditary nature of the darkness shadowing her.

But Pedretti’s involvement in the series extends beyond this flashback role. In the first episode, viewers hear the narration of a true crime podcast that Rachel and her fiancé Nicky (played by Adam DiMarco) listen to on their way to Nicky’s family home. This podcast is voiced by Pedretti herself, serving as a subtle but engaging Easter egg embedded by the showrunner.

Haley Z Boston, the showrunner of Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, shared insights into why she specifically chose Victoria Pedretti for these parts during an interview with Radio Times. She expressed admiration for Pedretti’s ability to portray fear convincingly and to externalize intense internal emotions, qualities highly valued in the horror genre. Boston described herself as a huge fan and noted her surprise that Pedretti agreed to participate, crediting the actress with elevating the character’s impact.

Interestingly, the flashback sequence featuring Jay and Alexandra was originally planned as a brief scene. However, the performances of Pedretti and Logan Miller, who portrays the younger Jay, were so compelling that Boston restructured Episode 4 to dedicate approximately 15 minutes solely to their storyline. This adjustment departed from the original script, which intended to return sooner to Rachel’s perspective. Boston praised their acting as a major factor in this creative shift.

As Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen continues to stream on Netflix, viewers have plenty to dissect, from the dark mysteries haunting Rachel’s family to the layered performances enriching the show’s atmosphere. The inclusion of Victoria Pedretti in dual roles—both visually and vocally—adds depth and a thrilling connection for horror enthusiasts familiar with her previous work.

Fans interested in discussing the show further can join conversations on the ComicBook Forum, where the series is garnering significant attention.