Welcome back to Drawn to Darkness. In this episode, we take on Mike Flanagan’s Midnight Mass, a seven-episode horror drama that’s equal parts theological meditation and vampire apocalypse. Set in a dying island town with economic and emotional wounds, the show explores what happens when miracles start to occur—at a terrible cost.
We dive deep into the show’s literary devices, biblical allusions, long monologues, and that slow burn of dread. We also fangirl over gorgeous Riley and hate-watch Bev Keen’s every move. This episode also asks some biggest questions: Who deserves a miracle? Is it pro-Catholic? And seriously—why would anyone think that thing is an angel?
This one’s for the horror lovers who like their vampires sacrilegious, their theology terrifying, and their tears existential.
Trigger Warnings:
Palate Cleanser:
What We Do in the Shadows (TV series & movie) – If Midnight Mass drained your soul, this vampire comedy will resurrect it.
I ♥ Huckabees – Caroline’s weird, philosophical comfort film. Existential dread, but fun.
Smash Mouth’s “All Star” translated into Aramaic and back into English. Check it out!
So many recommendations!
If you liked Midnight Mass, try:
Homework Assignment:
Jaws Summer special! And the week after that we'll discuss Heaven’s Gate: The Cult of Cults (HBO docuseries). Meanwhile, start reading Carrie by Stephen King and down the track Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow.
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Special thanks to Nancy Azano for providing our cover art. You can find her on Instagram @nancyazano.
And Harry Kidd for composing and recording our opening score. His Instagram is @harryjkidd and you can also find him on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/43BiFkkOHykD8n9g4z0Qd7
