Three years ago, Netflix launched a horror series that even disturbed Stephen King. It was created by an absolute specialist in dark material.
Imagine you’ve shot a new horror series for Netflix and no less a figure than horror legend Stephen King gives the project the seal of approval before it’s even released? That’s exactly what happened in 2021, as Mike Flanagan prepared for the streaming launch of the supernatural gothic nightmare Midnight Mass.
For horror fans, Flanagan is no longer an insider tip. In recent years, he has regularly thrilled Netflix viewers with extremely creepy material that also surprised in terms of emotionality. The best examples are Haunting of the Mary Celeste and The Haunting of Bly Manor. First the shock, then the tears – and lots of them.
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“Climax of horror”: Netflix horror series Midnight Mass shocked even Stephen King
Midnight Mass also bears the unmistakable signature of its creator. It tells the story of a small community on an island where the arrival of a priest, played by Hamish Linklater, has devastating consequences. Without giving too much away: the community is turned upside down.
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The series’ exciting concept and nerve-wracking realization didn’t just excite the long-established Flanagan-Stans. Midnight Mass also caught the attention of Stephen King. Three years ago, the author of countless horror stories tweeted the following conclusion
