NYCC 2022: Mike Flanagan, Heather Langenkamp and the cast of The Midnight Club talk about the new horror show

The Midnight Club. (L to R) Adia as Cheri Ian, Igby Rigney as Kevin, Annarah Cymone as Sandra, Iman Benson as Ilonka, Aya Furukawa as Natsuki, Ruth Codd as Anya, Sauriyan Sapkota as Amesh, Chris Sumpter as Spencer in episode 102 of The Midnight Club. Cr. Eike Schroter/Netflix © 2022

At New York Comic Con 2022, I had the chance to speak with cast members and showrunners of Netflix’s newest hit horror show, The Midnight Club.

At a hospice for terminally ill young adults, eight patients come together every night at midnight to tell each other stories – and make a pact that the next of them to die will give the group a sign from the beyond. The Midnight Club is based on the 1994 novel of the same name as well as other works by Christopher Pike.

First up, horror legend Heather Langenkamp (the original A Nightmare on Elm Street seres) discusses her role and career:

Next, the entire cast of young actors talk about their roles and creating their characters and filming the show:

Finally, showrunners Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Doctors Sleep, The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass) and Trevor Macy discuss the show, their pop culture influences, easter eggs, and much more: