Unfortunately for Ben, a lot has changed over the years.
Namely, the residents of Jerusalem’s Lot are becoming vampires.
Much likeSalem’s Lot,Midnight Massbegins with a man returning home.
Riley’s hometown is a deeply religious community, though the parish’s numbers have dwindled over the years.
Coincidentally, Riley’s arrival overlaps with that of a charismatic young priest.
This new arrival impacts the town similar to Barlow’s arrival leading to a vampire plague.
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Linklater’s Father Paul Hill is as enigmatic as he is charming.
To make matters even more interesting, Father Paul seems capable of creating miracles.
Although not quite aSalem’s Lot-style vampire, the winged creature is more vampiric than angelic.
Created and directed by Mike Flanagan, Midnight Mass follows the residents of an isolated fishing community whose lives are changed by the sudden appearance of a charismatic new priest, Father Paul Hill (Hamish Linklater). The residents of Crockett Island struggle to eke out a meager living, just barely surviving off the mainland, but the appearance of Hill changes everything. Attendance at the local church is at an all-time high, but cynical ex-con Riley Flynn doesn’t trust the priest, and sets out to uncover his dark secret.
It’s a dark and compelling story that feels tonally reminiscent of Stephen King’s works.
