In the tradition of literary greats like Shirley Jackson, Mike Flanagan masterfully brings the haunting beauty of gothic horror to modern audiences. Gothic horror …continue reading Heir Apparent: Mike Flanagan and the Gothic
Take the guesswork out of date night with these five horror shows — guaranteed to keep the conversation flowing and the sparks flying, night …continue reading Netflix and Chills: 5 Shows to Binge With Your Boo
You, Me, Us: The hauntingly beautiful, heartbreaking “The Haunting of Bly Manor” is more than a love story…and so much more than a ghost …continue reading Love and Possession in “The Haunting of Bly Manor”
Having just celebrated World Mental Health Day, Jamie explores “Hill House”‘s Eleanor Crain as a representation of psychological trauma and depression. With the recent …continue reading The Rest is Confetti: On Being Eleanor Crain
Make plans to take a trip to Bly Manor this October 9th because you are in for a perfectly splendid experience courtesy of Mike Flanagan.continue reading Netflix and Chills: The Haunting of Bly Manor
Fantasia Fest has been packed with lots of amazing content this year despite contending with a pandemic. One stand out event has been a discussion with filmmaker Mike Flanagan on adapting the likes of horror monoliths Stephen King and Shirley Jackson.continue reading Fantasia Fest 2020: Mike Flanagan on Literary Adaptation
Mike Flanagan’s mastery of the haunted child is best exemplified by The Haunting of Hill House and Before I Wake, which explore the aftermath of trauma and the dangers of silencing those in its wake.continue reading Little Voices: Childhood Trauma in the Flanaverse
For Mike Flanagan’s birthday, we’re celebrating his first feature “Absentia”, an underrated masterpiece that laid the groundwork for his future work. I can remember …continue reading Mike Flanagan: Absentia and Beyond
Mike Flanagan’s rising star shows no signs of dimming anytime soon, as the filmmaker known for his Stephen King adaptations prepares for a busy …continue reading Mike Flanagan Teases a Busy 2020
In every generation, there are directors who demonstrate true mastery of their craft. Mike Flanagan is proving worthy of carrying on that mantle. Throughout …continue reading Director Spotlight: Mike Flanagan