Mike Flanagan Moves to Amazon at the End of Netflix Deal!!

It has been an amazing time to be a horror fan. Over the last decade, there have been so many new amazing films and shows that have terrorized audiences across the globe. At the center of most horror fans’ nightmares has been Mike Flanagan. Now, the brilliant genre filmmaker, along with his partner Trevor Macy, has signed a new exclusive deal under their Intrepid Pictures … Continue reading Mike Flanagan Moves to Amazon at the End of Netflix Deal!!

‘Revival’: Mike Flanagan No Longer Attached to Stephen King Adaptation!!

Mike Flanagan has made some excellent adaptations of Stephen King’s novels, with the grisly and creepy Gerald’s Game and the sprawling horror fantasy sequel Doctor Sleep. Unfortunately, we won’t see Flanagan tackle more King anytime soon, as the director has revealed that he is no longer attached to the adaptation of Revival. Flanagan made the announcement on his Twitter account in an interaction with a … Continue reading ‘Revival’: Mike Flanagan No Longer Attached to Stephen King Adaptation!!

‘The Dark Tower’: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Filmmaker Mike Flanagan Wants to Adapt!!

Many, many writers and filmmakers have attempted to adapt Stephen King’s epic tome The Dark Tower, but so far none have succeeded. If there’s any writer/director who could succeed at such an adaptation, however, Mike Flanagan has to be at the top of the list. The horror filmmaker has made two King adaptations thus far, each wildly successful according to King fans – the contained … Continue reading ‘The Dark Tower’: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Filmmaker Mike Flanagan Wants to Adapt!!

‘Revival’: Mike Flanagan Offers Update on His New Stephen King Adaption!!

It has been nearly two months since it was announced that Mike Flanagan is set to pen Warner Bros’ film adaptation of Stephen King’s horror novel Revival, and now the Doctor Sleep filmmaker has finally revealed an update on the project’s current development. Speaking with The Kingcast, Flanagan confirmed completion of his first draft of the screenplay, describing it as dark and cynical. He also … Continue reading ‘Revival’: Mike Flanagan Offers Update on His New Stephen King Adaption!!

‘Throttle’: Stephen King and Joe Hill’s Short Story Is Getting an HBO Max Film!!

The streaming wars have been incredibly good to Stephen King. It feels like virtually every service has a piece of the King pie – Netflix handled Gerald’s Game and 1922, DirecTV got Mr. Mercedes, Apple TV+ is developing Lisey’s Story, Hulu has Castle Rock, and HBO just enjoyed a huge ratings hit with The Outsider. HBO’s parent company Warner Bros. is busily cranking out King … Continue reading ‘Throttle’: Stephen King and Joe Hill’s Short Story Is Getting an HBO Max Film!!

‘Revival’: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Helmer Mike Flanagan to Tackle Another Stephen King Adaption!!

Mike Flanagan is staying firmly aboard the Stephen King train. After directing well-reviewed adaptations of King’s novels Gerald’s Game and The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep, the Haunting of Hill House creator has been tapped to turn the author’s 2014 Lovecraftian horror novel Revival into a film for Warner Bros., THR reports. Flanagan and Doctor Sleep producer Trevor Macy will produce the project, with Flanagan having … Continue reading ‘Revival’: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Helmer Mike Flanagan to Tackle Another Stephen King Adaption!!

Christopher Pike’s Work Being Adapted by Mike Flanagan as a Netflix Horror Series!!

Mike Flanagan, the writer/director behind the excellent The Haunting of Hill House, the Stephen King adaptations Doctor Sleep and Gerald’s Game, and the surprisingly good Ouija: Origin of Evil, is going to continue to work his dark magic at Netflix. Flanagan will be adapting young adult horror novelist Christopher Pike’s book The Midnight Club for the streaming giant, Variety reports. Pike’s novel centers on a … Continue reading Christopher Pike’s Work Being Adapted by Mike Flanagan as a Netflix Horror Series!!

‘Midnight Mass’: Mike Flanagan Confirms Filming in 2020!!

Everything is coming up Mike Flanagan in 2020. The director is already teasing the projects he has lined up for the next calendar year, which includes production on his forthcoming Netflix series Midnight Mass. The last we heard about Midnight Mass was all the way back in July 2019 when the series was announced but things went quiet since Flanagan’s previous feature film, Doctor Sleep, was gearing up for a … Continue reading ‘Midnight Mass’: Mike Flanagan Confirms Filming in 2020!!

‘Midnight Mass’: Mike Flanagan Sets Genre Series at Netflix!!

I’ll admit, it took me a while to come around on genre filmmaker Mike Flanagan but I’m firmly on the bandwagon these days. I remember being decidedly unimpressed with his haunted mirror movie Oculus, and didn’t really get what all the was fuss was about early in his career. But Netflix has really forced me to do a ‘180’ on the guy. I really liked … Continue reading ‘Midnight Mass’: Mike Flanagan Sets Genre Series at Netflix!!

‘The Shining’ Sequel ‘Doctor Sleep’ Sets Mike Flanagan to Direct!!!

It appears that Mike Flanagan is not only staying in the horror genre, he’ll continue to tackle Stephen King adaptations. Deadline reports that the Gerald’s Game and Oculus director is now set to direct a Doctor Sleep movie, based on King’s 2013 novel that serves as a sequel to the iconic The Shining. The story picks up with Danny Torrance as a middle-aged adult, who’s … Continue reading ‘The Shining’ Sequel ‘Doctor Sleep’ Sets Mike Flanagan to Direct!!!

Netflix Wants to Release 80 Original Movies in 2018!!

The reigning streaming giant is looking to get even bigger. During Netflix’s third-quarter investors interview, chief content officer Ted Sarandos revealed that they’re looking to achieve the kind of success they’ve found in television programming by upping their cinematic content in a big way. How big? According to Sarandos, Netflix plans to release around 80 original films in 2018. (h/t: Variety) The streaming service is … Continue reading Netflix Wants to Release 80 Original Movies in 2018!!

Gerald’s Game (2017) Review!!!

Synopsis – While trying to spice up their marriage in their remote lake house, Jessie must fight to survive when her husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her handcuffed to their bed frame. My Take – Honestly, this film was not on my radar, even though I have read a few of author Stephen King‘ novels, I had no idea about this one even existing. Furthermore, from … Continue reading Gerald’s Game (2017) Review!!!

‘Gerald’s Game’ Trailer: Kinky Sex Goes Horribly Wrong for Carla Gugino!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – While trying to spice up their marriage in their remote lake house, Jessie must fight to survive when her husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her handcuffed to their bed frame. Directed – Mike Flanagan Starring – Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Bruce Greenwood Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Gerald’s Game’ Trailer: Kinky Sex Goes Horribly Wrong for Carla Gugino!! Check It Out!!