Four Past Midnight

What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedFour Past Midnight

Stephen King · Book · 2016

If you loved Four Past Midnight, start with Storm of the Century (Stephen King, 1999) — a series on the same thread. Below: 2 films, 1 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Four Past Midnight across media.

If Four Past Midnight kept you awake, you will appreciate these stories that explore the fracturing of the human psyche.

Films on the same thread

Secret Window

Secret Window

David Koepp · Film · 2004

Shares 3 threads with Four Past Midnight: Writer's Block, Paranoia, Isolation.

Since you enjoyed the psychological unraveling in Four Past Midnight, this film captures that same suffocating intensity of writer's block and the terrifying loss of one's own identity.

The Dark Half

The Dark Half

George A. Romero · Film · 1993

Shares a thread with Four Past Midnight: Writer's Block.

Much like the unsettling transformations found in Four Past Midnight, this story masterfully examines the dark consequences of creative control and the horrifying emergence of a hidden double.

Series on the same thread

Storm of the Century

Storm of the Century

Stephen King · Series · 1999

Shares 2 threads with Four Past Midnight: Isolation, Psychological Thriller.

This production echoes the claustrophobic dread of Four Past Midnight by trapping characters in an isolated setting where a mysterious, supernatural force threatens to dismantle their small community.

Podcasts on the same thread

Kisah Tengah Malam (Podcast Horor)

Kisah Tengah Malam (Podcast Horor)

Podcast

Explores: Mysticism, Scary stories, Listener stories.

If the anthology format of Four Past Midnight drew you in, these eerie tales offer a similar experience of bite-sized, supernatural horror designed to disturb your quiet hours.

Sleep With Me

Sleep With Me

Silver Sleeper Productions LLC · Podcast · 2026

Explores: Insomnia Relief, Mindfulness, Boredom Induction.

While Four Past Midnight explores the darker side of late-night hours, this podcast provides a necessary counterpoint to help you find rest after reading such intense, chilling fiction.

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Common questions

Is Four Past Midnight a single novel or a collection?

Four Past Midnight is a collection featuring four distinct novellas written by Stephen King. The book includes stories such as The Langoliers and Secret Window, Secret Garden, which are presented together as a single volume of chilling fiction.

How many novellas are included in Four Past Midnight?

There are four novellas contained within the pages of Four Past Midnight. Each story, including The Langoliers and Secret Window, Secret Garden, offers a unique narrative experience that showcases Stephen King's ability to craft suspenseful tales.

What is the plot of The Langoliers in Four Past Midnight?

The Langoliers is a novella featured in Four Past Midnight that follows eleven passengers on a red-eye flight from Los Angeles to Boston. After the plane lands, the survivors discover they have arrived in an eerily empty world.

Is Four Past Midnight a New York Times bestseller?

Yes, Four Past Midnight reached the number one spot on the New York Times bestseller list. This collection of four novellas by Stephen King is recognized for its ability to grip readers with its chilling and suspenseful storytelling.

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