Celebrity Traitors star’s ‘dark and scary’ series on Netflix leaves fans in tears
Fans of the BBC series can rediscover the star's popular series now on Netflix.
One of the star's of Celebrity Traitors features in a 'dark and scary' series that left viewers in tears.
The version of BBC's popular reality competition series featuring famous names and faces as contestants, begins October 8. One of those set to feature in the series is Irish actress Ruth Codd.
While she will be trying to figure out who is Faithful and who is a Traitor among the star-studded cast, fans will recognise her from a number of hit shows. That includes The Midnight Club, which is streaming on Netflix.
Originally released back in October 2022, it is the perfect time to rediscover the title, with Celebrity Traitors' premiere leading up to Halloween. Set a manor with a mysterious history, eight members of the Midnight Club meet each night to tell sinister stories and look for signs of the supernatural from the beyond.
The show is based on the 1994 novel of the same name as well as other works by Christopher Pike. This television adaptation was created by Mike Flanagan who is the creative mind behind other Netflix hits such as Midnight Mass, The Fall of the House of Usher as well as the upcoming Carrie remake and Clayface series.
Codd plays the role of Anya, appearing in all 10 episodes. The seventh episode's story pays particular attention to her character. Boasting an 85% rating on website Rotten Tomatoes, fans praise the series for blending genres, containing impressive performances and having a strong emotional impact.
One fan claimed: "This series is the best thing to ever exist in the whole of cinematic history. It’s touching it’s sentimental it’s beautiful. But it’s also scary and thrilling and can chill you to the bone. It was an emotional rollercoaster to say the least and it had me crying multiple times."
Another added: "The dark and scary reality of what the kids face physically and emotionally against a backdrop of fantasy horror (and sci-fi) is a magical pairing, especially with these young talents!"
They continued: "It was also nice to see Nancy from Nightmare on Elm Street and a cameo by Elliot from ET. The complex emotions they address, the levels of naiveté in love, deception and self-discovery help further enrich this collection of stories within the larger story."
Someone else said: "Much like Flanagan’s previous works, the horror of The Midnight Club doesn’t only come from jump scares and nightmare-inducing images. It comes from the fear of losing the characters you are rooting for. It comes from the fear of death."
Many reviewers agreed at the time of its release, that the series should be added to any horror fans' Halloween watchlist. One declared: "For those who are looking for horror with heart, and a Halloween season viewing with more on its mind than blood and gore, it’s well worth a watch."
Some even suggested it was better than the source material. One critic penned: "As much as I loved the book, I think I love the series even more.
"By far the most varied storytelling of any Flanagan series to date, I hope The Midnight Club prompts viewers who never read a Christopher Pike novel to go back and check him out."
The Midnight Club is streaming on Netflix.