What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedSaint Maud
Rose Glass · Film · 2020
If you loved Saint Maud, start with Midnight Mass (Mike Flanagan, 2021) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 3 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Saint Maud across media.
If Saint Maud unsettled you, these stories explore the thin line between divine devotion and the unraveling of the human psyche.
Books on the same thread
The Maid: A Novel
Nita Prose · Book · 2022
Explores: Neurodiversity, Social Awkwardness, Found Family.
While Saint Maud explores the darkness of religious obsession, this mystery offers a contrasting look at a socially isolated woman navigating a world that constantly misunderstands her intentions.
The Haunting of Hill House
Shirley Jackson · Book · 1987
Shares 3 threads with Saint Maud: isolation, gaslighting, Psychological Horror.
Much like the claustrophobic atmosphere of Saint Maud, this classic gothic tale traps its characters in a haunted space where isolation breeds a terrifying loss of sanity.
Misery
Stephen King · Book · 1987
Shares a thread with Saint Maud: Isolation.
The intense power dynamic between nurse and patient in Saint Maud is echoed here, where a captive novelist suffers under the care of a dangerously obsessive fan.
Come Closer
Sara Gran · Book · 2023
Shares 2 threads with Saint Maud: Unreliable narrator, Psychological horror.
This novel mirrors the psychological disintegration found in Saint Maud, forcing you to question whether the protagonist is experiencing a demonic possession or a total mental collapse.
Series on the same thread
Midnight Mass
Mike Flanagan · Series · 2021
Shares 3 threads with Saint Maud: Religious Fanaticism, Redemption, Religious Horror.
This series expands on the religious fanaticism and search for redemption seen in Saint Maud, showing how desperate faith can transform an entire community into something ominous.
Maid
Molly Smith Metzler · Series · 2021
Explores: Single Motherhood, Breaking the Cycle of Abuse, Resilience.
If you were drawn to the gritty, solitary life of the protagonist in Saint Maud, this series offers a grounded look at the resilience required to survive hardship.
Servant
Tony Basgallop · Series · 2019
Shares 2 threads with Saint Maud: Religious Fanaticism, Gaslighting.
This domestic thriller captures the same unsettling intersection of grief and religious fanaticism that defines the tragic, spiraling journey of the main character in Saint Maud.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Magnus Archives
Podcast
Explores: Esoteric Research, The Weird, Paranormal Investigation.
The sense of dread and esoteric obsession that permeates Saint Maud finds a home here, as this podcast delves deep into the archives of the strange and supernatural.
Scamanda
Lionsgate Sound · Podcast · 2025
This podcast explores the same unsettling duality of a woman using a public persona to hide a dark truth, echoing the deceptive nature of Maud in Saint Maud.
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Common questions
What is the premise of Saint Maud?
Saint Maud follows a young nurse who recently found God. She begins caring for Amanda, a hedonistic dancer suffering from a chronic illness. As the story progresses, hints of a dark past emerge, revealing that there is more to Maud than her self-effacing personality initially suggests.
Is Saint Maud a character study?
Yes, Saint Maud focuses on the psychological state of a young nurse who becomes obsessed with her patient. The film explores the tension between Maud's newfound religious fervor and the hidden, darker aspects of her history while she works in the home of a frail, former dancer.
Who directed Saint Maud?
Saint Maud is a 2020 film written and directed by Rose Glass. The narrative centers on a nurse named Maud who takes a position caring for a terminally ill dancer, leading to a complex exploration of faith, illness, and the protagonist's mysterious background.
Does Saint Maud involve a former colleague?
Yes, a chance encounter with a former colleague in Saint Maud serves as a catalyst for the plot. This meeting reveals hints about Maud's dark past, challenging the perception of her as a sweet, self-effacing nurse and adding layers to her relationship with her patient, Amanda.