…reminded of Lost, Robert Eggers' The Witch, Twin Peaks…
Widow’s Bay has plenty of other influences, of course. It’s been compared to Jaws, Twin Peaks and horror films like John Carpenter’s The Fog and Halloween.
Does it seek to find that sweet spot between the absurd and terrifying a la “Twin Peaks”?
That’s why continuous narrative shows like Twin Peaks and Lost were absolute gamechangers; they didn’t give up their secrets over an episode, or even a season, and the point was to arouse curiosity and keep the audience guessing as to what they were actually watching.
Dippold blends the warmth and humor of Parks and Recreation with Stephen King’s New England tales, Twin Peaks, Jaws, Halloween, and The Wicker Man, among others.