Mike Flanagan

Mike Flanagan

Directing

Biography

Mike Flanagan (born May 20, 1978) is an American filmmaker best known for his horror work. Flanagan wrote, directed, produced, and edited the horror films Absentia (2011), Oculus (2013), Hush, Before I Wake, Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016), Gerald's Game (2017), and Doctor Sleep (2019). He created, wrote, produced, and served as showrunner on the Netflix horror series The Haunting of Hill House (2018), The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020), Midnight Mass (2021), The Midnight Club (2022), and The Fall of the House of Usher (2023), also directing and editing some if not all episodes of each. Flanagan is married to actress Kate Siegel, who has been featured in most of his works since Oculus. They also wrote the screenplay of Hushtogether. Other frequent collaborators include Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Bruce Greenwood, Zach Gilford, Michael Trucco, Annalise Basso, Lulu Wilson, Annabeth Gish, Katie Parker and Alex Essoe. Description above from the Wikipedia article Mike Flanagan (filmmaker), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Filmography Movies

Acting

The Room Returns! movie poster

The Room Returns!

A green-screen reliant remake of Tommy Wiseau's 2003 cult film.

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The Room Returns!

Absentia: A Retrospective movie poster

Absentia: A Retrospective

Documentary film on the making of Mike Flanagan's Absentia. Interviews with cast and crew and behind-the-scenes.

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Absentia: A Retrospective

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King on Screen

1976, Brian de Palma directs Carrie, the first novel by Stephen King. Since, more than 50 directors adapted the master of horror's books, in more than 80 films and series, making him now, the most adapted author still alive in the world.

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Oculus: Chapter 3 - The Man with the Plan movie poster

Oculus: Chapter 3 - The Man with the Plan

A man sets out to prove an antique mirror is haunted.

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Oculus: Chapter 3 - The Man with the Plan

In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 movie poster

In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994

Film icons and genre experts share observations, experiences, and analysis to help reframe, deconstruct, and re-contextualize the "lost" decade of horror: the '90s.

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In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994

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Doctor Sleep: Return To The Overlook

"Return to the Overlook" is a behind-the-scenes featurette exploring the meticulous recreation of the iconic Overlook Hotel for Doctor Sleep. Cast and crew reflect on revisiting Stephen King’s haunted landmark, blending nostalgia with new nightmares as they bring a modern continuation to The Shining legacy.

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Doctor Sleep: Return To The Overlook

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The Life of Chuck

In this extraordinary story of an ordinary man, Charles 'Chuck' Krantz experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.

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The Life of Chuck

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Lake Mungo Revisited

Features new interviews with the cast and crew, along with expert opinions and unearthed behind-the-scenes footage, to explore the enduring legacy and creepy realism of the mockumentary.

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Lake Mungo Revisited

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Boorman and the Devil

Featuring commentary from surviving participants, as well as other filmmakers and critics, this documentary chronicles the career of director John Boorman and the tumultuous production of his film Exorcist II: The Heretic, exploring its critical and commercial failure, how it changed the industry, and the importance of risk-taking in art.

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Boorman and the Devil

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Damned If You Do

A group of teenage friends sell their souls to the devil and life grants them different paths: a rock star, a tech mogul, and a high-profile activist. Years later, they must rely on an old classmate to try and escape Hell's grasp before the contract's deadline of their 25th high school reunion.

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Damned If You Do

Production

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Absentia

Tricia's husband has been missing for seven years. Her younger sister Callie comes to live with her as the pressure mounts to finally declare him 'dead in absentia'. Tricia is reluctant, always holding out hope, but Callie is practical and wants her to move on. As Tricia sifts through the wreckage and tries to move on with her life, Callie finds herself drawn to an ominous tunnel near the house.

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Absentia

Tricia's husband has been missing for seven years. Her younger sister Callie comes to live with her as the pressure mounts to finally declare him 'dead in absentia'. Tricia is reluctant, always holding out hope, but Callie is practical and wants her to move on. As Tricia sifts through the wreckage and tries to move on with her life, Callie finds herself drawn to an ominous tunnel near the house.

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Absentia movie poster

Absentia

Tricia's husband has been missing for seven years. Her younger sister Callie comes to live with her as the pressure mounts to finally declare him 'dead in absentia'. Tricia is reluctant, always holding out hope, but Callie is practical and wants her to move on. As Tricia sifts through the wreckage and tries to move on with her life, Callie finds herself drawn to an ominous tunnel near the house.

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Absentia

Tricia's husband has been missing for seven years. Her younger sister Callie comes to live with her as the pressure mounts to finally declare him 'dead in absentia'. Tricia is reluctant, always holding out hope, but Callie is practical and wants her to move on. As Tricia sifts through the wreckage and tries to move on with her life, Callie finds herself drawn to an ominous tunnel near the house.

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Oculus

A woman tries to exonerate her brother's murder conviction by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phenomenon.

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Oculus movie poster

Oculus

A woman tries to exonerate her brother's murder conviction by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phenomenon.

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Dobaara: See Your Evil

An official adaptation of the cult horror film Oculus. The film revolves around a haunted mirror. It shows the emotional journey of siblings Natasha Merchant played by Huma Qureshi and Kabeer Merchant played by Saqib Saleem dealing with the death of their parents.

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Dobaara: See Your Evil

Executive Producer

Oculus: Chapter 3 - The Man with the Plan movie poster

Oculus: Chapter 3 - The Man with the Plan

A man sets out to prove an antique mirror is haunted.

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Oculus: Chapter 3 - The Man with the Plan

Oculus: Chapter 3 - The Man with the Plan movie poster

Oculus: Chapter 3 - The Man with the Plan

A man sets out to prove an antique mirror is haunted.

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Oculus: Chapter 3 - The Man with the Plan

Oculus: Chapter 3 - The Man with the Plan movie poster

Oculus: Chapter 3 - The Man with the Plan

A man sets out to prove an antique mirror is haunted.

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Oculus: Chapter 3 - The Man with the Plan

Gallery

Mike Flanagan portrait

Mike Flanagan portrait

Mike Flanagan portrait

Mike Flanagan portrait

Mike Flanagan portrait

Mike Flanagan portrait

Mike Flanagan portrait

Mike Flanagan portrait

Mike Flanagan portrait

Mike Flanagan portrait