Mike Flanagan
- Birthdate
- May 20, 1978
- Birthplace
- Salem, Massachusetts, United States
- Height
- 6 feet 0 inches
- Notable Projects
- Gerald's Game
- Professions
- Filmmaker, Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Editor
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I Don't Know How Mike Flanagan Is Going To End His Stephen King Adaptation Now That He's Done With Bleak Finales
Mike Flanagan has stated that he's done making bleak endings, which may be a challenge when adapting Carrie's infamous climax for the show.
"It Can't Be What's In The Book": Mike Flanagan Details How Closely The Dark Tower Will Follow The Stephen King Novels
Mike Flanagan shares a new update on The Dark Tower that breaks down how faithful the adaptation will be and some of the challenges that come with it.
Mike Flanagan's Exorcist Movie Gets Clarifying Production Update That Puts 2026 Release In Doubt
Horror filmmaker Mike Flanagan shared an update about his Exorcist movie, and fans will have to wait a bit longer for the movie to come out.
The 7 Biggest Challenges Mike Flanagan's Dark Tower Faces In Adapting Stephen King's Magnum Opus
Mike Flanagan has become known for adapting Stephen King novels, but his Dark Tower series has some major challenges to overcome.
Mike Flanagan Says “One Of The Very Best Shows On TV” Is This Underrated Horror Series With 98% – And He’s Right
Mike Flanagan has called an underrated horror series "one of the best shows on TV," and it is hard not to agree with the horror auteur's statement.
Every Mike Flanagan Movie & TV Show Streaming On Netflix Right Now
Mike Flanagan is the name behind some of the 2010s and 2020s’ best horror projects, and fortunately, many of them are currently available on Netflix.
Stephen King Shares Update On Mike Flanagan's Dark Tower Adaptation (& It's A Huge Relief For Fans)
Stephen King shares a positive update on Mike Flanagan's Dark Tower adaptation after a disastrous 2017 movie first tackled the property.
Mike Flanagan Shares A Cryptic Tease About His "Unique Takes" On Carrie & The Exorcist
Horror director Mike Flanagan teases that his Carrie TV show and Exorcist movie will both be quite timely, building more anticipation.
Mike Flanagan's 2025 Stephen King Movie Gets Rave Review From Star After Award-Winning Festival Run: "It's Near & Dear To His Heart"
EXCLUSIVE: Mike Flanagan and Stephen King's 2025 movie gets another glowing review from one of its stars after winning a major film festival award.
The Best Horror Miniseries Of All Time Released 6 Years Ago & Made Its Creator The Master Of Modern Horror
Mike Flanagan became one of horror's most in-demand directors when his 2018 Netflix show proved itself to be the best horror miniseries ever.
One Wild Dark Tower Scene Will Be Difficult For Mike Flanagan’s TV Show To Pull Off, But It Has No Choice
The Dark Tower is filled with scenes that will be hard to adapt to TV, but there's one wild moment that Mike Flanagan's show can't avoid.
Matthew McConaughey’s First Major Villain Role Was In This 7-Year-Old Stephen King Movie Being Remade By Mike Flanagan
Matthew McConaughey has only played a handful of villains, and his first major movie as an antagonist is soon being remade by Mike Flanagan.
"Movies That Make Me Truly, Deeply Smile": Mike Flanagan Shares Recommendations For Movies That Are Healing (But Still Might Make You Cry)
Writer/Director Mike Flanagan, who is primarily known for his horror work, shares what movies he finds uplifting and healing in a new list.
Mike Flanagan Names The 4 Most Underrated Stephen King Screen Adaptations Of All Time
Mike Flanagan reveals his four most underrated Stephen King screen adaptations of all time, which includes both movies and an original TV show.
Mike Flanagan Teases Familiar Faces In His Dark Tower & Exorcist Projects, Explains Casting Process
Acclaimed horror director Mike Flanagan explains his casting process and teases the return of familiar faces in his Dark Tower and Exorcist projects.
15 Scariest Moments In Mike Flanagan's Horror Movies & TV Shows
Discover the scariest moments from Mike Flanagan's movies and TV shows, with examples from The Haunting of Hill House, Doctor Sleep, and Oculus.
15 Great Horror Movies Recommended By Mike Flanagan
The creator of The Fall of the House of Usher, The Haunting of Hill House, and Oculus has shared plenty of movies that scare and inspire him.
Mike Flanagan's Stephen King-Approved Horror Show From 3 Years Ago Already Gave Him The Perfect Casting For Carrie's Scariest Villain
Mike Flanagan is set to helm the Carrie TV show for Prime Video, and he already has a connection to one perfect casting from a previous show.
Why Mike Flanagan's New Show Is Releasing On Prime Video, Not Netflix
Mike Flanagan became a household name for his horror content slate on Netflix. Here's why his new Carrie miniseries is going to Prime Video instead.
Mike Flanagan's Confirmed New Stephen King Remake Looks Even Better After His Forgotten $72M The Shining Sequel From 5 Years Ago
Any worries about Mike Flanagan's TV show adaptation of Carrie should be relieved by his 2019 take on Stephen King's The Shining sequel.