Our take
In the modern age, superstition can seem a bit silly. There has to be a logical, reasonable explanation for every scary tale– and that’s exactly what the small town mayor of Widow’s Bay believes. Unfortunately for outsider Tom Loftis, his fellow townspeople don’t agree. It’s funny to see him try to convince people otherwise. Despite the frustration, he’s quite hopeful he can do something, though every attempt seems to be undermined by Wyck, an old fisherman clinging to past superstition. But what’s more hilarious is the way he continues on his quest, despite all the genuinely scary moments he experiences while trying to disprove all the myths and legends of this town. Widow’s Bay has fun balancing the jokes and the thrills, riffing on classic horror while contemplating the effort it takes for a community to change.
The story
The mayor of a New England town resolves to turn it into the next tourist hot spot, despite local warnings that it's cursed.
Elsewhere
"Not all of the big swings in 'Widow’s Bay' turn into home runs, but it’s never anything less than ambitious."
— Brian Tallerico
The details
Who picked it
Isabella Endrinal is a curator at A Good Movie to Watch. She's now free from the corporate night shift. Previous articles have been published in outlets such as NANG Magazine. She's currently catching up on some classic films… if she isn't coping with the fact that the Haikyu anime will end soon.
