The result is one of the best standalone horror stories of the summer, and a perfect entrypoint into the series even if you aren’t caught up on Widow’s Bay (although you really should be, it rules). Directed by Ti West (X, Pearl, Maxxxine) and Sam Donovan (Severance), respectively, these two installments break from the original story to make a surprising detour — before circling back to the main mystery with crucial new information.
