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Doctor Sleep director Mike Flanagan offers disappointing update on The Shining prequel

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Before the release of Doctor Sleep, director Mike Flanagan was attached to create a prequel to The Shining titled, Hallorann, which would have focused on Dick Hallorann, the cook who educated Danny Torrance on his power in the original film. However, during a recent appearance for the Fantasia International Film Festival, Flanagan offered a disappointing update on The Shining prequel which makes […]

The Haunting of Bly Manor creator explains why it isn’t a direct adaptation of the source material

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Mike Flanagan, the creator of The Haunting of Bly Manor, has explained why the isn’t a direct adaptation of the source material. The Haunting of Bly Manor – the follow up to Netflix’s successful horror series The Haunting of Hill House – is coming our way this October and fans are hoping for another scare-fest. […]

Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep director wishes he could adapt The Dark Tower

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Over the past few years, Mike Flanagan has adapted a number of Stephen King novels including directing both Gerald’s Game for Netflix and last year’s The Shining sequel, Doctor Sleep. Now, the filmmaker has named the Stephen King adaptation he would love to make. During an interview at the Fantasia International Film Festival, Flanagan revealed that The Dark Tower would […]

The Haunting of Bly Manor’s hidden ghosts will be explained

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Mike Flanagan, the creator of The Haunting of Bly Manor for Netflix, says the show’s hidden ghosts will be explained. One of the most terrifying and coolest components of Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House was the many hidden ghosts that could be seen lurking in the background of scenes if you looked hard enough. […]

Mike Flanagan’s new Netflix horror series Midnight Mass begins production

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Director Mike Flanagan (Doctor Sleep, The Haunting of Hill House) is re-teaming with Netflix to helm every episode of the upcoming horror series, Midnight Mass, and now he has confirmed production has officially begun. The filmmaker took to Twitter to announce the news writing “Day 1… here we go,” while offering a first look at the show’s logo […]

The Haunting of Bly Manor is “definitely” coming out in 2020 says creator

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Mike Flanagan, the creator of The Haunting of Bly Manor, says the series is definitely debuting in 2020. The Haunting of Hill House was a big hit for Netflix and while the horror series isn’t getting a direct sequel, it’s creator Mike Flanagan is making a spiritual successor called The Haunting of Bly Manor. The […]

Doctor Sleep director is still hopeful of developing The Shining prequel

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Before the release of Doctor Sleep, director Mike Flanagan was attached to create a prequel to The Shining titled, Hallorann, which would have focused on Dick Hallorann, the cook who educated Danny Torrance on his power in the original film. While news on the project went silent, Flanagan is still hopeful he can develop the prequel in […]

Mike Flanagan shares update on his next Stephen King adaptation Revival

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Mike Flanagan is adapting another Stephen King novel called Revival and he has shared an update on its progress. Flanagan is well known for his work in the horror genre, being behind the likes of The Haunting of Hill House for Netflix and two Stephen King adaptations (Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep). Flanagan is at […]

Stephen King suggested Doctor Sleep director change a scene as it was too “brutal”

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Mike Flanagan, the director of the Stephen King adaptation of Doctor Sleep, has revealed the change that the author requested he make. Stephen King adaptations show no sign of slowing down and Mike Flanagan has been involved in one of the most recent efforts to hit screens, Doctor Sleep. Flanagan showed the film to the […]

Doctor Sleep duo reuniting for Stephen King adaptation Revival

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Having collaborated on Netflix’s Gerald’s Game and last year’s Doctor Sleep, writer-director Mike Flanagan and producer Trevor Macy are turning their attention to another Stephen King adaptation, with the duo teaming with Warner Bros. once again for an adaptation of King’s novel Revival. Flanagan is set to write the script for Revival, and also has […]