Imagine if you filmed a new horror series for Netflix and none other than horror legend Stephen King gave the project a knighthood before it was released? That’s exactly what happened in 2021 when Mike Flanagan prepared the streaming launch of the supernatural gothic nightmare Midnight Mass.
Flanagan is no longer an insider tip for horror fans. In recent years, especially on Netflix, he has regularly thrilled audiences with extremely gruesome material that was also surprising in terms of emotionality. The best example is The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor. First the shock, then the tears – lots of them.
“Climax of horror”: The Netflix horror series Midnight Mass shocked even Stephen King
Midnight Mass also features the series creator’s unmistakable signature. The story of one is told small community on an islandwhere the arrival of a priest, played by Hamish Linklater, brings about devastating consequences. Without giving too much away: The community is completely turned upside down.
You can watch the trailer for Midnight Mass here:
Midnight Mass – S01 Trailer (German) HD
The exciting concept of the series as well as the nerve-wracking implementation not only caused enthusiasm among long-established Flanagan stans. Midnight Mass also caught the attention of Stephen King. The author of countless horror stories immortalized the following conclusion on Twitter three years ago
Midnight Mass on Netflix: Mike Flanagan has created a dense, beautifully filmed horror story that comes together in the seventh and final episode Peak of horror increases. I think it starts in 10 days.
At this point you will find external content that complements the article. You can display it and hide it again with one click.
Stephen King and Mike Flanagan: Two horror masters who are perfect for each other
It’s probably no coincidence that we liked Midnight Mass King so much. After all, the series has many references to the writer’s work. Richard Roeper even said in his review for the Chicago Sun-Time: “[Midnight Mass ist] the best Stephen King story that Stephen King never wrote.”
Flanagan has never made a secret about his devotion to King. His oeuvre includes numerous works that were inspired by, if not directly based on, King’s books. Specifically, he has adapted The Game (2017), Doctor Sleep’s Awakening (2019) and The Life of Chuck (2024).
Flanagan was also awarded a Reboot of The Dark Tower associated. After a critical failure in 2017, Amazon wants to reissue the epic fantasy story as a series. However, the project has not yet been officially ordered. For now, Flanagan is adapting the King classic Carrie for Amazon.