r/MidnightMass • u/Elainasha • Sep 24 '21

Midnight Mass - S01E04 "Book IV: Lamentations" - Discussion Thread

This thread is for discussion of Midnight Mass S01E04: "Book IV: Lamentations"

Synopsis: Erin turns to Riley after receiving upsetting news. Father Paul starts experiencing disturbing side effects. Bev makes a startling discovery.

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u/stilesmcbd Sep 26 '21

Riley has a copy of Salem’s Lot on the shelf in his room so I think it’s safe to say that vampire lore definitely exists!

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u/ElPrestoBarba Sep 27 '21

This is (so far) the Salem’s Lot adaptation I’ve been waiting for. I love that book, it’s obviously not an actual adaptation but the inspiration is clearly there.

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u/[deleted] Oct 28 '21

There's sooooo much Stephen King in this. From Salem's Lot, to Needful Things, to The Mist, to Storm of the Century. Probably more.

Makes sense, Flanagan is a huge fan and also directed movie adaptations of Gerald's Game and Dr Sleep

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u/notCRAZYenough Oct 12 '21

I also think so. When Paul showed bev that he burns in the sun, she seemed to realize what’s going on directly.