How scary is Midnight Mass?

It's the most philosophical of his series. Less scares and more slowburn dread and existential horrors. I think you might like it since you don't enjoy jumpscares.

It's been a while since I've watched it but I don't remember there being any jump scares. Mike Flanagan in general seems to shy away from them and rely more on the storytelling and ambience to sell the spookiness. Definitely recommend it based on what you wrote here.

It’s more slow-burn, existential dread than constant jumpscares. A few well-placed ones, but nothing like a c**** haunted house. Try episode 1 with the lights on and see if the vibe clicks.

i don't remember a lot of jump scares. mostly tension/atmosphere.

It's one of the best horror series out there. Has some disturbing scenes. I don't remember it really leaning on jump scares

So I don't think it's "scary scary". Whilst Mike is an expert at horror, I think this one was more about trying to give a sense of utter dread. You already "know" what religious horror can be like, and so the show builds up on those feelings. It's making you care about the characters first before the show decides to challenge those same characters. It's a show to make you "think" before the horror aspects.

I don’t remember any jump scares but the (I think) penultimate episode of the show has one of the most jaw droppingly haunting things I’ve ever seen and it still gives me chills when I think about it.

It’s one of the best things Netflix has put out. It’s a slow existential thing, with discussion/debates against religious/cult miracles. There are some handful of jumpscares, but the series does not overly rely on it solely. Recently rewatched it during Lent/easter/Ramadan. It’s amazing. A must watch.

I'm a huge horror wimp and have never had an issue with any of Flanagan's series. Haunting of Hill House is another must watch alongside Midnight Mass

There definitely are multiple jumpscares in the show. I don’t think it’s particularly heavy on them, but there are enough that come to mind just off the top of my head that I’m kind of surprised there are people saying they don’t remember any and such. In fairness though that does speak to what many are echoing which is that it’s not ultimately the point of the show and not the main kind of horror, obviously the jumpscares didn’t leave much of an impression on them.

my favorite mike flanagan. not too scary. watch it.

I f****** loathe jumpscares and I loved this series. You're in for a real treat. 

F****** incredible show, I can't recommend this more. Very story and character driven. It's a definite slow burn, in the best way, and well worth it.

One of my favorite shows. I found it terrifying but in a Stephen King “people are scarier than the supernatural” way

An underlying sense of dread is scarier to me than any jumpscare, and Midnight Mass does that incredibly well.

There's a handful of jump scares across the whole series but I wouldn't say it relies on them

The last 2 episodes, especially the penultimate one, are horrific for sure. A slow burn before that.

Not so much when you finally see the monster. But at the start, the idea that there is one made the jumpscare and fear real.

I don't remember any jump scares but it is a fascinating watch..one of the rare horror films where the dialogue scenes are as good as the horror

I hate the horror genre and don't even enjoy trailers to horror movies. I've watched Midnight Mass several times. It's brilliantly well done.  I wouldn't call it a thriller. Much more of a dark drama. It's really really good though and you should watch it

There’s definitely a FEW jump scares.. but probably like less than five over the course of ten episodes. It’s a really beautiful allegory on grief, religion, faith, forgiveness, and redemption, and is easily one of my favorite shows. It’s creepy. I went in blind and would suggest you do the same if you watch. It’s kinda comparable to other Flanagan series in terms of scariness.

Less scare. Lots and lots and lots and lots of monologues. Like a lot.

There are a couple jump scares, but they’re more spooky than scary. Like a character sees something in the bushes, and then a figure you couldn’t quite discern moves suddenly. I love midnight mass. It has some of the best conversations about existence and death I’ve ever seen in film. I’ve watched it a half dozen times at least and it’s permanently in my October rotation

I didn't find it scary but I'm dead inside

Not super scary but also not exactly a thriller. Either way, it's definitely worth a watch.

As others have said, there aren’t many jump scares across the 8 episodes, but there will be some. The 2¢ I wanted to add was that it will be worth it. The show is art in every way possible. The acting, cinematography, writing, directing, music are all top notch and it explores a lot of profound aspects of what it means to be good, the soul, and death. Riley is one of my favorite protagonists ever. Just enjoy and open yourself up to the emotions you will feel while watching. If you enjoy it, The Haunting of Hill House is in a similar vein. If they weren’t horror shows I’d be shocked they hadn’t won Emmy’s.

It's been a while. I forgot how much I liked Midnight Mass.

This is one of those series I wish I could watch again for the first time.

Midnight Mass was great, I believe you’re probably referring to the trailer, still the best for a TV show I’ve ever seen. The actual show deals more with philosophical ideals, though there is a twist. I also love the premise of the show taking place on a small island. AppleTV is releasing a show this week with that same premise named Widow’s Bay and it has Matthew Rhys, who is great.

May I recommend WheresTheJump ? If you search there you can get an idea of how many, size and time codes of the jumpscares.

One of my all time favourite shows. Very few Juno scares and more of a slow burn horror, but honestly it's less scary than his other shows and not too bad overall. It's phenomenal as an examination of religion and religious trauma. Was really blown away by it

I would describe it as creepy rather than scary.

There are maybe three jump scares total and overall it's just not scary.

Hope you like monologues seemingly every 10 minutes

It’s a horror story, so it does horror things, but definitely it isn’t as much about that, even relative to other Mike Flanagan projects. It’s much more creepy and atmospheric than full of jump scares. And its point is more to explore themes of belief and religious fervor than to be specifically scary. Way more of a commentary on Christian fundamentalism than anything else. It’s also great. One of the best things he’s made.

If you fear long winded monologues and being beat over the head with overt symbolism, I’d definitely avoid it.

I really liked it. The performance by Hamish Linklater is worth watching, at the very least. It’s my favorite of Flanagan.

It’s more of a Hereditary vibe . Slow burn with some horror elements . If you’ve watched Mike Flanagans previous work it’s like Haunting of Hill House.

It’s more suspenseful than scary, there are a couple of jump scares but even those aren’t bad

Maybe 2 jump scares, but realistically, if you were watching you knew they were coming.

I don’t think it was mentioned, but Flanagan loves to use dead cats. Not scary, but can be very upsetting.

It's a Flanagan show so plenty of jumpscares. Still worth watching though, I absolutely loved it

At some points there is too much talking (getting stoned for that one i know) so be ready for that but i enjoyed it alot and it wasnt too scary.

It's more moody scary than jump scares. I think there's maybe one late on but by then you kind of know to expect the plot element that provides them.

It's more psychological horror - the supernatural stuff only exists to affirm and highlight the existing human problems.

Its more horror stage drama. Expect it to get creepy, small town community drama, monster dilemma, catholic guilt, and philosophical monologues Directors does do few visuals for horror and i think some junoscares but doesn’t lean heavily on them but i remember more hating that one mean woman more

Midnight Mass has one really bad Jumpscare I think early on in the first episode involving police siren/lights if I remember correctly. Otherwise I remember it being atmosphere, unsettling imagery and stuff. Really excellent show.

Not scary at all

It's one of the best character driven features I have watched that just so happens to be rooted in slow horror. A combination that grabs you and doesn't let go. Also even if you are not religious the soundtrack is like a haunting weekly trip to the church.

the underlying tone and messages are great, a well made series but the depressing monologues bored me out several times in so many episodes.

It is scary but not in a jumpscare way! There might be one or two but they really aren't egregious and don't feel c****. It's an excellent show.

No jump scares but I hope you love monologues! It's my favorite Flanajam.

It was good. It was more creepy/thriller than horror. I think there was one jump scare. It had an interesting premise and its self contained, so it wraps up nicely.

Not really scary, I think just one reoccurring small jump scare you get used to. Very philosophical and dense in atmosphere. Not his best work and a bit of a weak ending but everything leading up to it is well worth your time it a It’s a great way to start and get into Flanagan! 

I wouldn't call it scary at all really. It's horror, but in a slow methodical way. It really is one of the best single season shows I've watched.

Its more unsettling than scary. There is a monster and some gore, but its mostly just creepy christians being righteous, which actually works on me a lot.

Couple of fun jumps scares. Really well done.

I don’t recall any jump scares at all.

Starts off scary and has promise but then just turn into a drama. It's ok

You'll figure this out pretty early on, but the second anyone starts talking you've got about 5 minutes before anything else is gonna happen

It's not "scary" at all. It IS really good.

There are technically jump scares, but they're VERY sparse. Like, no more than 3-4. Overall that's really not the vibe, and it's an incredible watch.

I too hate jumpscares, there are from memory about 3 of them, with one of them being particularly bad, and the other two i'm including if you're very sensitive to them. You should still watch the show.

There are a few times when there's proper horror, but for the most part it's a growing sense of dread and pretty regular sadness.

There's only two big jump scares that I remember, both being at the ends of episode 4 and 5. But they are absolutely earned, and not that 'bad' on the general scale of jump scares. I genuinely can't remember if there were any more from the show, if it was just those two?

I thought it was fantastic.

I got Midnight Mass mixed up with The Midnight Gospel in my head and was *very* confused by the question.

Guys I hated E2 of Fall of the House of Usher. Honestly. Should I keep watching or switch to Midnight Mass?

Midnight Mass does not have much in the way of jump scares or gore. It’s more horrifying in looking at how people can destroy each other.

Less scary. It has one pretty tense gnarly scene that I can remember but still not that scary per se.

it’s not scary and it’s not good

It’s scary but not traditionally. There’s definitely horror but basically zero jump scares. It’s much much more psychological

I also don’t like jump scares. Flanagan absolutely does not rely on them and it’s way more about tension. Having said that it seems instead of loading up a full show with jump scares he might do 1, mayyyybe 2 a season, and it’s so good that it’s worth it. Flanagan made me appreciate a good solid jump scare way more. It’s fun because he doesn’t abuse it

It’s like horror for people who don’t like horror tbh.

If you’re afraid of long, drawn out monologues where no one speaks like a normal human, the show is terrifying

Midnight Mass is EXCELLENT!!! there are maybe a couple of jump-ish scares here and there but overall it's NOT jump scare heavy. the series has tremendous atmosphere/dread/etc. rather than rely on c**** jump scares (thankfully!). it's my favorite Mike Flanigan project and is just a great series in it's own right! this is a perfect companion/un-related show to watch after watching >!SALEM'S LOT!< (original version) and the prequel (unofficial? official?) >!CHAPELWAITE!< (starring Adrien Brody) which was fantastic as well! there's a death sequence/scene in Midnight Mass >!involving 2 characters on a small boat/row boat!< that is brilliant imo in the way the it unfolds and the way we are watching the character die...it's both horrific and HEARTBREAKING times 100.

I found it a bit more goofy than scary. Have you read the books?