A cursed town, superstitious locals, and Salem-style lore might sound like the typical setup for a classic folk horror, but the new Apple TV show, Widow's Bay, adds a modern twist that fans of the genre are sure to get a kick out of.
What makes the show's titular setting feel so contemporary is the town's no-nonsense mayor's matter-of-fact attitude towards the island's folklore. His skepticism clashes with the town’s lingering spooks, so when a New York Times reporter arrives to write a travel feature, the tension between belief and disbelief fuels a comedic showdown.
