# Apple TV’s new comedy-horror is a ‘big stew’ of Jaws, Stephen King and Atlanta — and it somehow works

> 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…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/streaming/apple-tv-plus/apple-tvs-new-comedy-horror-is-a-big-stew-of-jaws-stephen-king-and-atlanta-and-it-somehow-works?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=698a7d4c2b2c5800f51e1e3c)
- **Published:** 2026-02-10
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #apple #horror #town #atlanta #comedy #jaws #king #show
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