We’re back with another episode in our Mike Flanagan Rewind series, and this week we’re diving deep into Midnight Mass—the haunting, slow-burn horror story that blends faith, grief, and something far more sinister. After serving four years in prison for a drunk driving accident that killed a young woman, Riley Flynn returns to Crockett Island—a struggling, isolated fishing community still reeling from an environmental disaster. Now disconnected from his faith, Riley finds himself at odds with the deeply religious townspeople, including his parents, his younger brother, and his former love, Erin Greene. Things begin to shift with the arrival of the mysterious and charismatic Father Paul Hill, a young priest filling in for the aging Monsignor Pruitt. As miracles seem to occur and devotion intensifies, unsettling events unfold across the island—strange sightings in the night, a growing sense of unease, and a horrifying discovery that signals something is deeply wrong beneath the surface. In this episode, we break down the premiere, explore the show’s themes of religion, redemption, and fanaticism, and discuss why Mike Flanagan remains one of the most compelling voices in modern horror storytelling. Plus: a very serious debate—pancakes vs. waffles—and a moment of appreciation for the kitties of Crockett Island, who absolutely deserved better. 🐾 Guest Find Us Online - Website: www.realhorrorshowpodcast.com - Twitter: www.twitter.com/Horrorshowpod - Support: www.realhorrorshow.com/support/ - Submit: www.realhorrorshow.com/submission-guidelines/ Good Things to Support Quileute Move to Higher Ground Red Canary Song List of BLM Affiliated Charities Abortion Funds in Every State Shout Your Abortion Abortion and Miscarriage Support Support Families in Palestine Credits - Host: Samantha Oty. Instagram: @samiswritingstuff, Website: https://samanthaoty.wixsite.com/mysite/ - Host: Stormy Skies. Instagram: @thestormyskies Website: https://stormyskies3.wixsite.com/stormyskies - End Song: 'Creepy Doll' by Jonathan Coulton. Website: www.jonathancoulton.com About Us Sam and Stormy died and they can't get into Heaven until they watch every single horror movie on Netflix. But, like, those movies are constantly changing, so it seems like someone is yanking their chain.
