Throughout human history, we have seen instances in which great acts of cruelty were carried out in the name of religion. This was a great decision on Flanagan’s part because it opens up an exploration of the duality of faith in working-class communities. Crockett Island has seen better days, and because of this, the townsfolk may seem more susceptible to the assurances offered by religious faith, since real world reason has left them wanting. More specifically, everyday working-class people who are dealing with economic hardship in a society that often favors large corporations and the wealthy.

There are a number of plotlines in the series, but the most prevalent-and powerful-is that of the role of religion in the lives of everyday people. Relevant and controversial themes such as fanaticism, faith, despair, and economic hardship collide for powerful storytelling, although the journey is a bit sluggish at times. This ignites a renewed religious fervor that takes hold of the township, but these miracles may come at too high a price. The priest’s appearance on Crockett Island is followed by unexplained events that seem like miracles. Soon, they are visited by a charismatic priest named Father Paul. Written and directed by Flanagan ( Doctor Sleep, The Haunting of Hill House), Midnight Mass tells the tale of a small, isolated island community dealing with longstanding divisions among its townsfolk. Viewers will be taken on a journey involving both sinister and benevolent forces, which may have them reflecting on the complex role faith and dogma has played in the history of humankind-for better and worse. The limited series Midnight Mass uses horror to explore the dark role religion can play in the lives of working-class people. That is because it touches upon a subject that, although universal, often is made to feel taboo to discuss. | Courtesy Netflixįilmmaker Mike Flanagan’s newest creative addition to the Netflix streaming service just may be his most haunting. Hamish Linklater as Father Paul in 'Midnight Mass'.

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