Midnight Mass is a soon-to-be-released Netflix supernatural horror series based around a small town rocked by the presence of an eerie priest.
One of two horror shows coming to Netflix from modern horror icon Mike Flanagan, the uneasy and creepy tone of Midnight Mass is sure to hit many of the same notes as his previous Netflix hits The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor. Here's what Midnight Mass is about, who's in it and when it'll hit the streaming service.
What Is the Plot of Midnight Mass?
The story of Midnight Mass is set in a small coastal town called Crockett Island that's already on a thin, distrusting edge with its own citizenry. This is exacerbated further by the reappearance of Riley Flynn, a man who had theretofore been a pariah in the community. Along with Riley is Father Paul, a mysterious but likable priest who quickly becomes fondly regarded in the town.
Father Paul's presence is matched with a variety of apparent miracles and wonders around the town, but it quickly becomes evident to the townspeople that there may be a heavy toll for these events happening to them. Ironically, it's the formerly disgraced Riley that's the one to first become skeptical of Father Paul, with the two becoming something of rivals.
Does Midnight Mass Have a Trailer?
The trailer for Midnight Mass was released by Netflix on Aug. 9, showcasing the sinister, macabre tone. It fits director Mike Flanagan's forte, with the style heavily resembling the works of Stephen King. It eschews anything overtly supernatural so far, as well as jump scares, instead simply setting the stage with a foreboding sense of dread that's sure to make the many characters feel that all is falling apart around them.
Midnight Mass Production and Cast Notes
Midnight Mass was announced in the summer of 2019, over half a year after Netflix released Flanagan's successful The Haunting of Hill House, which is confirmed to be unrelated to this show. It was announced as having seven episodes planned at the time, with production planned for early 2020. This was pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, with production finally beginning in August and concluding in December of 2020.
In February of 2020, Zach Gilford, Kate Siegel and Hamish Linklater were announced to be playing the roles of Riley Flynn, Erin Greene and Father Paul. respectively. Since then, other cast members and roles have been confirmed, such as Annabeth Gish as Dr. Sarah Gunning, Michael Trucco as Chief Bullard, Samantha Sloyan as Bev Keane and Henry Thomas as Ed Flynn.
What Is Midnight Mass' Release Date?
Midnight Mass' horror themes and fall release date would make it seem like a shoe-in for the Halloween season, but it's actually coming out just a little bit beforehand. Midnight Mass is now scheduled to release on Netflix on Sept. 24, 2021. This doesn't leave viewers with much time left to wait, though the show will certainly be a fright-filled treat for those who do.