Mike Flanagan has had years of horror experience that has prepared him for his upcoming, The Exorcist movie. The film is set to follow a story that exists in the same universe; however, it showcases an entirely new set of characters, giving an almost fresh start to the franchise. With the many years of iconic projects he has had, including Oculus, The Haunting of Hill House, and The Midnight Club, audiences are aware that he is well-equipped for the challenge.
Mike Flanagan’s Oculus (2013) | Blumhouse Productions
However, he revealed his feelings on the matter, and they do not seem to be the hopeful kind. While this may concern a few fans, his hesitation may be a good sign.
Mike Flanagan Is Scared
Mike Flanagan recently made an appearance at the Atx festival (via /Films), where he went into great detail about his upcoming film in The Exorcist franchise. Ever since...
Mike Flanagan’s Oculus (2013) | Blumhouse Productions
However, he revealed his feelings on the matter, and they do not seem to be the hopeful kind. While this may concern a few fans, his hesitation may be a good sign.
Mike Flanagan Is Scared
Mike Flanagan recently made an appearance at the Atx festival (via /Films), where he went into great detail about his upcoming film in The Exorcist franchise. Ever since...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
For fans of Mike Flanagan, there’s been a long-standing curiosity about the availability of his works on physical media. Known for collaborating with Netflix on horror hits like The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, and The Fall of the House of Usher, Flanagan has publicly shared his frustrations over Netflix’s reluctance to release their exclusive content on formats like Blu-ray and DVD. Speaking out on this topic, he revealed that Netflix was not just disinterested but even actively hostile to the idea. Flanagan’s Journey with Netflix and Physical Media Over the years, Mike Flanagan has built a rich history...
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Blumhouse has officially announced that Mike Flanagan, renowned for his work on The Haunting of Hill House and The Fall of the House of Usher, will be writing, directing, and producing a new take on The Exorcist franchise. This news comes in the wake of The Exorcist: Believer floundering at the box office, garnering $65.5M domestically and $136.2M worldwide. David Gordon Green, who directed that film, withdrew from the next installment due to scheduling conflicts with other projects, reflecting a prioritization that might not align with what fans were hoping for. Flanagan’s approach to demon-possession narratives is promised to be...
- 6/5/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
An adaptation of Agatha Christie‘s mystery novel Towards Zero starring Anjelica Huston is in production, the BBC and BritBox International unveiled on Wednesday.
The three-part series, starring Oliver Jackson-Cohen (The Haunting of Hill House, The Invisible Man), Ella Lily Hyland (Five and a Half Love Stories in an Apartment in Vilnius, Lithuania), Huston (Prizzi’s Honor, The Addams Family) and Mimi Keene (Sex Education) has been adapted for the screen by Rachel Bennette. Sam Yates (Magpie) directs.
The murder mystery takes place in England, in 1936. After a scandalous celebrity divorce, British tennis star Nevile Strange (Jackson-Cohen) and his ex-wife, Audrey (Hyland), “make the unthinkable decision to spend a summer together at Gull’s Point, their childhood home and the coastal estate of Nevile’s aunt (Huston).” With unfinished business between the former childhood sweethearts and the presence of Nevile’s new wife, Kay (Keene), tensions run high. A troubled detective...
The three-part series, starring Oliver Jackson-Cohen (The Haunting of Hill House, The Invisible Man), Ella Lily Hyland (Five and a Half Love Stories in an Apartment in Vilnius, Lithuania), Huston (Prizzi’s Honor, The Addams Family) and Mimi Keene (Sex Education) has been adapted for the screen by Rachel Bennette. Sam Yates (Magpie) directs.
The murder mystery takes place in England, in 1936. After a scandalous celebrity divorce, British tennis star Nevile Strange (Jackson-Cohen) and his ex-wife, Audrey (Hyland), “make the unthinkable decision to spend a summer together at Gull’s Point, their childhood home and the coastal estate of Nevile’s aunt (Huston).” With unfinished business between the former childhood sweethearts and the presence of Nevile’s new wife, Kay (Keene), tensions run high. A troubled detective...
- 6/5/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It was announced last month that Mike Flanagan, beloved horror auteur behind such titles as "The Haunting of Hill House" and "Doctor Sleep," will be the latest filmmaker to hear the calling, wear the collar, and be compelled by the power of Christ to direct a new "Exorcist" movie.
The last "Exorcist" movie we got, David Gordon Green's "The Exorcist: Believer," was a bit of a mess, with Green's planned "Exorcist" trilogy crashing before takeoff (almost as badly as a Boeing flight). Can Flanagan rescue the franchise? More importantly, which Flanagan-isms can we expect from his take on "The Exorcist?" Will the movie be emotional and tear-jerking? Probably. Will it feature at least a few of his regular collaborators? Very likely. Will it give us another lengthy monologue or two? Turns out, it likely won't.
Flanagan discussed his "Exorcist" plans during the "Monologue Case Study With Mike Flanagan" panel at Atx last week,...
The last "Exorcist" movie we got, David Gordon Green's "The Exorcist: Believer," was a bit of a mess, with Green's planned "Exorcist" trilogy crashing before takeoff (almost as badly as a Boeing flight). Can Flanagan rescue the franchise? More importantly, which Flanagan-isms can we expect from his take on "The Exorcist?" Will the movie be emotional and tear-jerking? Probably. Will it feature at least a few of his regular collaborators? Very likely. Will it give us another lengthy monologue or two? Turns out, it likely won't.
Flanagan discussed his "Exorcist" plans during the "Monologue Case Study With Mike Flanagan" panel at Atx last week,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Mike Flanagan may be a master of horror, but according to the director, one of the biggest nightmares he experienced was trying to get Netflix to put out physical media. His stance on the matter has been documented, but it was a topic Flanagan again addressed at the 2024 Atx Festival.
The showrunner, who created Netflix series “Haunting Of Hill House,” “The Haunting Of Bly Manor,” “Midnight Mass,” and “The Fall of The House of Usher,” wrote on his blog in 2023 that he asked the streaming platform to release his shows on Blu-ray and DVD. Didn’t happen. Also in the year-ago post, Flanagan cited how the streamer removes content on a whim, and pointed to the importance of audiences being able to outright own media.
“In the years I worked at Netflix, I tried very hard to get them to release my work on Blu-ray and DVD. They refused at every turn,...
The showrunner, who created Netflix series “Haunting Of Hill House,” “The Haunting Of Bly Manor,” “Midnight Mass,” and “The Fall of The House of Usher,” wrote on his blog in 2023 that he asked the streaming platform to release his shows on Blu-ray and DVD. Didn’t happen. Also in the year-ago post, Flanagan cited how the streamer removes content on a whim, and pointed to the importance of audiences being able to outright own media.
“In the years I worked at Netflix, I tried very hard to get them to release my work on Blu-ray and DVD. They refused at every turn,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Over the years, as streaming services have taken over, we have seen a neglect in interest from studios to release even massive films on physical media. That’s not to say new movies aren’t coming out on DVD and Blu-ray – they are, it’s just that it does make us scratch our heads and wonder why masterpieces like Killers of the Flower Moon and Godzilla Minus One haven’t been given that home video push. We could blame Apple for greed on the former, but the release strategy (for lack of a better term) on the kaiju flick is pretty ridiculous. As we learned just a couple of days ago, Godzilla Minus One instead got a Netflix release far ahead of when we can expect it on Region 1 Blu-ray, a direct insult to physical media lovers. So what is going on and where is the support? As Mike Flanagan...
- 6/3/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Netflix may be one of the biggest, most successful, and wealthy streaming platforms, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t come out victorious in reportedly duping quite a few actors.
This comes after these reportedly affected actors — one of them being Aaron Paul from Breaking Bad — themselves called out the multi-billionaire platform for cheating them when it came to their paychecks.
The multi-billionaire streaming giant. | Credit: Netflix Inc./Wikimedia Commons.
While initially, Paul was the one to boldly expose the streaming giant like that, it turns out that he isn’t the only one affected.
According to the latest reports, filmmaker Mike Flanagan, the genius behind horror masterpieces like The Haunting of Hill House, has come forward to slam the subscription video on-demand streaming service.
Mike Flanagan Reportedly Exposes Netflix’s Dark Side
It seems like one of the best helmers of the horror genre in the entertainment industry...
This comes after these reportedly affected actors — one of them being Aaron Paul from Breaking Bad — themselves called out the multi-billionaire platform for cheating them when it came to their paychecks.
The multi-billionaire streaming giant. | Credit: Netflix Inc./Wikimedia Commons.
While initially, Paul was the one to boldly expose the streaming giant like that, it turns out that he isn’t the only one affected.
According to the latest reports, filmmaker Mike Flanagan, the genius behind horror masterpieces like The Haunting of Hill House, has come forward to slam the subscription video on-demand streaming service.
Mike Flanagan Reportedly Exposes Netflix’s Dark Side
It seems like one of the best helmers of the horror genre in the entertainment industry...
- 6/3/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Despite being a key part of Netflix’s past successes, Mike Flanagan has offered a scathing assessment of the platform’s attitude towards film preservation.
Not so long ago, Mike Flanagan was a major part of Team Netflix. On his personal blog, the Doctor Sleep director has talked in the past about the difficulties of getting projects made, and we can imagine that Netflix would have seemed like a haven for creators like Flanagan who, in alliance with the platform, was given the creative freedom to make a string of TV shows and films.
Flanagan’s output at Netflix was successful for all involved. As well as putting out a few films like Hush and Gerald’s Game, the filmmaker also created some of the most revered small screen horror series we’ve seen in years. The Haunting Of Hill House, The Haunting Of Bly Manor, The Fall Of The House Of Usher...
Not so long ago, Mike Flanagan was a major part of Team Netflix. On his personal blog, the Doctor Sleep director has talked in the past about the difficulties of getting projects made, and we can imagine that Netflix would have seemed like a haven for creators like Flanagan who, in alliance with the platform, was given the creative freedom to make a string of TV shows and films.
Flanagan’s output at Netflix was successful for all involved. As well as putting out a few films like Hush and Gerald’s Game, the filmmaker also created some of the most revered small screen horror series we’ve seen in years. The Haunting Of Hill House, The Haunting Of Bly Manor, The Fall Of The House Of Usher...
- 6/3/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Mike Flanagan is one of the most respected names in the world of horror. Having made masterpieces like The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, he not only knows how to create alluring environments that are perfect for scares but also knows how to tell real stories in the most human ways possible. It was recently announced that he would be heading the latest film from the world of the 1973 classic, The Exorcist.
A still from The Haunting of Hill House l Netflix
While there is no denying that Flanagan will do an excellent job at making the film, his past works had some of the executives on the film, as well as hardcore fans worried. During a recent interview, he addressed these concerns and revealed how he would be approaching them.
Mike Flanagan’s Past Made Executives Concerned
Recently, Mike Flanagan made an appearance at the Atx TV Festival,...
A still from The Haunting of Hill House l Netflix
While there is no denying that Flanagan will do an excellent job at making the film, his past works had some of the executives on the film, as well as hardcore fans worried. During a recent interview, he addressed these concerns and revealed how he would be approaching them.
Mike Flanagan’s Past Made Executives Concerned
Recently, Mike Flanagan made an appearance at the Atx TV Festival,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Mike Flanagan is a fan of monologues. From his films (like “Doctor Sleep” and “Gerald’s Game”) to his TV series (including “The Haunting of Hill House” and “Midnight Mass”), many a Flanagan character has embarked on a long speech — often uncut but always meticulously edited.
But when he was in talks to direct the next iteration of “The Exorcist” franchise, the executives in charge were “concerned” about the film getting too talky.
“Part of what I said to Blumhouse and Universal when we were discussing this was I don’t think this is a monologue project,” Flanagan said while speaking on a panel at the Atx TV Festival. “The ritual itself is something of a monologue, but we’ve seen that. We’ve seen somebody shout prayers at somebody. That was scary 50 years ago, I don’t see that working here.”
Still, given Flanagan’s history, he said he understood why they would be concerned.
But when he was in talks to direct the next iteration of “The Exorcist” franchise, the executives in charge were “concerned” about the film getting too talky.
“Part of what I said to Blumhouse and Universal when we were discussing this was I don’t think this is a monologue project,” Flanagan said while speaking on a panel at the Atx TV Festival. “The ritual itself is something of a monologue, but we’ve seen that. We’ve seen somebody shout prayers at somebody. That was scary 50 years ago, I don’t see that working here.”
Still, given Flanagan’s history, he said he understood why they would be concerned.
- 6/1/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Horror fans have reason to celebrate as a great movie that has been impossible to watch for far too long is finally getting an official, physical media release. The movie in question is Mike Flanagan's 2016 film "Hush," which previously existed as an exclusive on the streaming service. It was removed from Netflix in early 2023 and has been completely unavailable. That's all going to change soon, according to Flanagan.
Flanagan, known for his work on shows such as "The Haunting of Hill House" and "The Fall of the House of Usher," was a guest at this year's Atx Television Festival in Austin, Texas. During a panel called The Monologue Case Study, I had the chance to ask the filmmaker about the status of "Hush" and when we might be able to see it. While he couldn't share specifics, Flanagan did confirm that the film is finally getting a physical release.
Flanagan, known for his work on shows such as "The Haunting of Hill House" and "The Fall of the House of Usher," was a guest at this year's Atx Television Festival in Austin, Texas. During a panel called The Monologue Case Study, I had the chance to ask the filmmaker about the status of "Hush" and when we might be able to see it. While he couldn't share specifics, Flanagan did confirm that the film is finally getting a physical release.
- 6/1/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Mike Flanagan began his filmmaking career in 2011 with "Absentia," a Kickstarter-backed horror movie about a pregnant woman whose missing husband mysteriously returns after an unexplained seven-year absence. He gained mainstream attention with 2013's "Oculus," a gripping horror film about a haunted mirror that technically takes place almost entirely in one room. Then, in 2016, Flanagan offered the one-two-three punch of "Hush," "Before I Wake," and the mainstream sequel "Ouija: Origin of Evil." He was now a recognizable force in the horror community.
Flanagan gathered a huge fanbase with his subsequent adaptations of several famous horror novels. In 2017, he adapted Stephen King's "Gerald's Game" into an excellent feature film. In 2018, he turned Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House" into a TV miniseries. In 2019, he made "Doctor Sleep," a convoluted ghost story based on King's sequel to "The Shining." Most recently, he adapted Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher...
Flanagan gathered a huge fanbase with his subsequent adaptations of several famous horror novels. In 2017, he adapted Stephen King's "Gerald's Game" into an excellent feature film. In 2018, he turned Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House" into a TV miniseries. In 2019, he made "Doctor Sleep," a convoluted ghost story based on King's sequel to "The Shining." Most recently, he adapted Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher...
- 5/31/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Fans of the Flanaverse, activate your eagle eyes and cue up Netflix: There’s an Easter Egg in one of Mike Flanagan’s shows that viewers have not yet caught, the horror auteur said Friday.
His comments came during the “Book to Script to Screen” panel at Atx TV Festival in Austin, Texas. (Editor’s note: Atx TV Festival is owned by TVLine’s parent company, Pmc.) In addition to Flanagan, participants in the panel — which was moderated by yours truly — included Silo creator Graham Yost, Black Mirror executive producer Jessica Rhoades, Interview With the Vampire creator Rolin Jones...
His comments came during the “Book to Script to Screen” panel at Atx TV Festival in Austin, Texas. (Editor’s note: Atx TV Festival is owned by TVLine’s parent company, Pmc.) In addition to Flanagan, participants in the panel — which was moderated by yours truly — included Silo creator Graham Yost, Black Mirror executive producer Jessica Rhoades, Interview With the Vampire creator Rolin Jones...
- 5/31/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
When we say that Netflix has something for everyone it is true for fans of all genres but especially true for the horror genre fans. With an incredible creator like Mike Flanagan who made brilliant horror shows and movies, Netflix has abundant peak horror content. So, today we thought of listing what we thought were the best horror shows on Netflix.
Midnight Mass
Midnight Mass is a gothic supernatural horror miniseries created by Mike Flanagan. The Netflix series is set in a small island town and it follows the story of a young returning to his hometown after spending four years in prison for a drunk-driving accident that killed someone. He arrives in the town at the same time as a mysterious priest who revives the faith of people in the town but what the town doesn’t know is that he is hiding something sinister. Midnight Mass stars Zach Gilford,...
Midnight Mass
Midnight Mass is a gothic supernatural horror miniseries created by Mike Flanagan. The Netflix series is set in a small island town and it follows the story of a young returning to his hometown after spending four years in prison for a drunk-driving accident that killed someone. He arrives in the town at the same time as a mysterious priest who revives the faith of people in the town but what the town doesn’t know is that he is hiding something sinister. Midnight Mass stars Zach Gilford,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The concept of the limited series swept the TV world recently, and it felt like it happened overnight.
It is not an entirely new idea, as miniseries have existed since the time of radio dramas.
However, people lost interest in them at some point, and the era seemed to come to an end.
So much so that in 1991, the Emmy Awards merged Outstanding Miniseries with Outstanding TV Movie.
After numerous name changes to the category, the concept suddenly resurged -- the limited series was born.
With the popularity of American Horror Story, in 2015 they changed the category to Outstanding Limited Series.
TV Shows Should Make Stars, Not Depend On Them
But now, the idea carries almost no weight due to networks and streamers renewing the popular limited series and turning them into plain old series.
HBO is one of the biggest offenders of this, literally winning awards in the limited...
It is not an entirely new idea, as miniseries have existed since the time of radio dramas.
However, people lost interest in them at some point, and the era seemed to come to an end.
So much so that in 1991, the Emmy Awards merged Outstanding Miniseries with Outstanding TV Movie.
After numerous name changes to the category, the concept suddenly resurged -- the limited series was born.
With the popularity of American Horror Story, in 2015 they changed the category to Outstanding Limited Series.
TV Shows Should Make Stars, Not Depend On Them
But now, the idea carries almost no weight due to networks and streamers renewing the popular limited series and turning them into plain old series.
HBO is one of the biggest offenders of this, literally winning awards in the limited...
- 5/31/2024
- by Eve Pierpont
- TVfanatic
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Steelbook 4K Uhd from Sony
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire busts onto physical media on June 25 via Sony, including a Steelbook 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital edition. The latest installment in the Ghostbusters franchise is directed by Ghostbusters: Afterlife co-writer Gil Kenan.
Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Celeste O’Connor, Logan Kim, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and Annie Potts star. Kenan co-wrote the script with Afterlife’s Jason Reitman.
Special features include: commentary by Kenan; deleted and extended scenes; Easter Eggs Unleashed; Manifesting Garraka; New York, New Gear; Welcome to the Paranormal Discovery Center; Knowing the Score; Return to the Firehouse: Making Ghostbusters Frozen Empire; and...
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Steelbook 4K Uhd from Sony
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire busts onto physical media on June 25 via Sony, including a Steelbook 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital edition. The latest installment in the Ghostbusters franchise is directed by Ghostbusters: Afterlife co-writer Gil Kenan.
Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Celeste O’Connor, Logan Kim, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and Annie Potts star. Kenan co-wrote the script with Afterlife’s Jason Reitman.
Special features include: commentary by Kenan; deleted and extended scenes; Easter Eggs Unleashed; Manifesting Garraka; New York, New Gear; Welcome to the Paranormal Discovery Center; Knowing the Score; Return to the Firehouse: Making Ghostbusters Frozen Empire; and...
- 5/31/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Exorcist is getting a new coat of pea soup from horror maestro Mike Flanagan.
Recent franchise revival, The Exorcist: Believer, proved to be a massive disappointment for fans of William Friedkin's original masterpiece, and while it did actually perform reasonably well at the box office, it didn't make enough of an impact for the studio to commit to continuing that particular story.
Shortly after the movie hit theaters, we learned that director David Gordon Green (The new Halloween trilogy) had decided not to helm the next instalment in the planned trilogy, The Exorcist: Deceiver, but that Blumhouse and Universal Pictures still planned to forge ahead with the follow-up.
A recent report claimed that none other than Mike Flanagan was in talks to helm the next Exorcist movie, and it's now been made official.
Flanagan has signed on to write, direct and produce what’s described as a “radical...
Recent franchise revival, The Exorcist: Believer, proved to be a massive disappointment for fans of William Friedkin's original masterpiece, and while it did actually perform reasonably well at the box office, it didn't make enough of an impact for the studio to commit to continuing that particular story.
Shortly after the movie hit theaters, we learned that director David Gordon Green (The new Halloween trilogy) had decided not to helm the next instalment in the planned trilogy, The Exorcist: Deceiver, but that Blumhouse and Universal Pictures still planned to forge ahead with the follow-up.
A recent report claimed that none other than Mike Flanagan was in talks to helm the next Exorcist movie, and it's now been made official.
Flanagan has signed on to write, direct and produce what’s described as a “radical...
- 5/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Not so long ago, we reported that the upcoming Blumhouse and Universal planned remake of The Exorcist had seemingly found its director, as renowned genre filmmaker Mike Flanagan was in talks to direct the movie. This news broke not long after David Gordon Green, who directed last year’s reboot film The Exorcist: Believer, left the project altogether. At the time, the studios announced a big $400-million trilogy, but after Green’s movie failed completely, they were looking for a change of direction. Now, we can confirm both that Flanagan has signed on to direct the next movie, and that the studios have given up on their original idea.
Namely, the trilogy plan was completely scrapped and Flanagan will be given more creative freedom to do what he wants, and from what we can gather, the series is heading into completely new territory, as Flanagan doesn’t really intend to...
Namely, the trilogy plan was completely scrapped and Flanagan will be given more creative freedom to do what he wants, and from what we can gather, the series is heading into completely new territory, as Flanagan doesn’t really intend to...
- 5/30/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
William Friedkin’s The Exorcist was one of the few horror movies that managed to keep its viewers up late at night, tucked in the safety of their blankets. If they needed a glass of water and that clock was past midnight, they would just have to wait till the sun was up to quench their thirst. A true horror film in all its glory! And now, director Mike Flanagan will be taking on the responsibility of taking the franchise a step forward.
William Friedkin’s The Exorcist (1973) | Warner Bros.
The Exorcist has had quite a few sequels to date, 5 to be exact. Unfortunately, none of them had an impact on their audience like the O.G. The franchise also produced a television series, The Exorcist, which did well. Coming back to the movies, one failed sequel after the other slowly extinguished the fans’ hopes, and they gave up on the franchise altogether.
William Friedkin’s The Exorcist (1973) | Warner Bros.
The Exorcist has had quite a few sequels to date, 5 to be exact. Unfortunately, none of them had an impact on their audience like the O.G. The franchise also produced a television series, The Exorcist, which did well. Coming back to the movies, one failed sequel after the other slowly extinguished the fans’ hopes, and they gave up on the franchise altogether.
- 5/30/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Doctor Sleep director Mike Flanagan will take the Exorcist series in a ‘fresh, bold’ direction following the disappointing reception to 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer.
Universal has confirmed the rumours that have been whirling around for some time now, announcing that Mike Flanagan will be stepping into the director’s chair to oversee the future of The Exorcist. The move follows the exit of David Gordon Green after last year’s franchise relaunch, The Exorcist: Believer failed to ignite much in the way of audience interest. Although the film did ultimately earn $136m at the global box office from a $30m budget, the responses to the film was largely muted. Universal and Blumhouse quickly decided that as an opening salvo for the return of a big horror franchise, it wasn’t good enough.
The studio and Gordon Green parted ways back in January and the rumour mill began to suggest that...
Universal has confirmed the rumours that have been whirling around for some time now, announcing that Mike Flanagan will be stepping into the director’s chair to oversee the future of The Exorcist. The move follows the exit of David Gordon Green after last year’s franchise relaunch, The Exorcist: Believer failed to ignite much in the way of audience interest. Although the film did ultimately earn $136m at the global box office from a $30m budget, the responses to the film was largely muted. Universal and Blumhouse quickly decided that as an opening salvo for the return of a big horror franchise, it wasn’t good enough.
The studio and Gordon Green parted ways back in January and the rumour mill began to suggest that...
- 5/30/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Confirming recent reports, Blumhouse has officially announced that Mike Flanagan will be taking on the next installment of The Exorcist, but don't expect it to be a follow up to Believer. Instead, a "radical new take" is promised in the upcoming film that will see Flanagan as the writer, director, and producer:
Mike Flanagan, the visionary writer/director behind the acclaimed films Doctor Sleep and Gerald’s Game and creator of the hit series Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Hill House and most recently The Fall of the House of Usher will write, direct and produce a radical new take on The Exorcist in a new film for Blumhouse and Morgan Creek.
The film will tell an all-new story set in The Exorcist universe and is not a sequel to 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer. The film will be produced by Trevor Macy on behalf of Intrepid Pictures and Flanagan via his new Red Room Pictures banner.
Mike Flanagan, the visionary writer/director behind the acclaimed films Doctor Sleep and Gerald’s Game and creator of the hit series Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Hill House and most recently The Fall of the House of Usher will write, direct and produce a radical new take on The Exorcist in a new film for Blumhouse and Morgan Creek.
The film will tell an all-new story set in The Exorcist universe and is not a sequel to 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer. The film will be produced by Trevor Macy on behalf of Intrepid Pictures and Flanagan via his new Red Room Pictures banner.
- 5/29/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The Fall of the House of Usher. (L to R) Executive Producer/Director Mike Flanagan, Executive Producer/Director Michael Fimognari in episode 101 of The Fall of the House of Usher. Cr. Eike Schroter/Netflix © 2023
Mike Flanagan, the visionary writer/director behind the acclaimed films Doctor Sleep and Gerald’s Game and creator of the hit series Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Hill House and most recently The Fall of the House of Usher will write, direct and produce a radical new take on The Exorcist in a new film for Blumhouse and Morgan Creek.
The film will tell an all-new story set in The Exorcist universe and is not a sequel to 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer. The film will be produced by Trevor Macy on behalf of Intrepid Pictures and Flanagan via his new Red Room Pictures banner. John Scherer will also be working on the film on behalf of Intrepid.
Mike Flanagan, the visionary writer/director behind the acclaimed films Doctor Sleep and Gerald’s Game and creator of the hit series Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Hill House and most recently The Fall of the House of Usher will write, direct and produce a radical new take on The Exorcist in a new film for Blumhouse and Morgan Creek.
The film will tell an all-new story set in The Exorcist universe and is not a sequel to 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer. The film will be produced by Trevor Macy on behalf of Intrepid Pictures and Flanagan via his new Red Room Pictures banner. John Scherer will also be working on the film on behalf of Intrepid.
- 5/29/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Before Universal Pictures even spent a single penny on producing its planned "Exorcist" trilogy, the studio had already shelled out an eye-watering $400 million for the rights to make the trilogy. So, when David Gordon Green's "The Exorcist: Believer" was widely panned in reviews and grossed $136.2 million worldwide, there was a change of plans.
We already knew that Green wouldn't be returning to direct the next sequel, and we recently learned that beloved modern horror maestro Mike Flanagan ("The Haunting of Hill House") had been recruited to replace him. Now, Morgan Creek and Blumhouse have put out a press release to emphasize that the trilogy concept is caput. Flanagan's movie will not be a sequel to "The Exorcist: Believer," but a "radical new take" on the source material.
By the sounds of it, Flanagan came in with a strong pitch. "I immediately responded to Mike's new take on the world...
We already knew that Green wouldn't be returning to direct the next sequel, and we recently learned that beloved modern horror maestro Mike Flanagan ("The Haunting of Hill House") had been recruited to replace him. Now, Morgan Creek and Blumhouse have put out a press release to emphasize that the trilogy concept is caput. Flanagan's movie will not be a sequel to "The Exorcist: Believer," but a "radical new take" on the source material.
By the sounds of it, Flanagan came in with a strong pitch. "I immediately responded to Mike's new take on the world...
- 5/29/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
“The Exorcist” is headed in a new direction. Blumhouse and Morgan Creek have tapped Mike Flanagan (“The Haunting of Hill House”) to write, direct, and produce a “radical new take” on the horror franchise, and it won’t be a sequel to the critically panned “The Exorcist: Believer” from last year.
David Gordon Green was at first set on making a trilogy of films that would continue the story of the original “Exorcist” film, bringing back original star Ellen Burstyn, but those sequels are no longer in the works, and Green exited back in January. “Believer” bombed with just $137 million at the global box office after Blumhouse spent a reported $400 million to acquire the franchise’s IP rights.
The new “Exorcist” movie, for now untitled and undated, will be an all-new story but still set within the “Exorcist” universe. Trevor Macy is producing for his Intrepid Pictures, and Flanagan will produce for Red Room Pictures.
David Gordon Green was at first set on making a trilogy of films that would continue the story of the original “Exorcist” film, bringing back original star Ellen Burstyn, but those sequels are no longer in the works, and Green exited back in January. “Believer” bombed with just $137 million at the global box office after Blumhouse spent a reported $400 million to acquire the franchise’s IP rights.
The new “Exorcist” movie, for now untitled and undated, will be an all-new story but still set within the “Exorcist” universe. Trevor Macy is producing for his Intrepid Pictures, and Flanagan will produce for Red Room Pictures.
- 5/29/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Mike Flanagan will helm a “radical new take” on The Exorcist for Blumhouse.
The creator of popular Netflix horror series including The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, and The Fall of the House of Usher will write, direct and produce “an all-new story set in The Exorcist universe.” In a press release, Blumhouse stresses that the film is not a sequel to 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer.
“The Exorcist is one of the reasons I became a filmmaker, and it is an honor to have the chance to try something fresh, bold, and terrifying within its universe,” Flanagan said in a statement. “Reuniting with my friends at Blumhouse, with whom I’ve made some of my favorite pieces of work, only makes this more exciting.”
This film marks Flanagan’s fourth project with Blumhouse, following Oculus (2013), Hush (2016) and Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016).
Flanagan recently wrapped filing on The Life of Chuck,...
The creator of popular Netflix horror series including The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, and The Fall of the House of Usher will write, direct and produce “an all-new story set in The Exorcist universe.” In a press release, Blumhouse stresses that the film is not a sequel to 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer.
“The Exorcist is one of the reasons I became a filmmaker, and it is an honor to have the chance to try something fresh, bold, and terrifying within its universe,” Flanagan said in a statement. “Reuniting with my friends at Blumhouse, with whom I’ve made some of my favorite pieces of work, only makes this more exciting.”
This film marks Flanagan’s fourth project with Blumhouse, following Oculus (2013), Hush (2016) and Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016).
Flanagan recently wrapped filing on The Life of Chuck,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
The Exorcist franchise is getting a makeover following the polarizing response to last year’s The Exorcist: Believer.
Horror maestro Mike Flanagan will write, direct and produce what Blumhouse is describing as a “radical new take” on the franchise, one that will be set in the Exorcist universe but not as a sequel to Believer.
Flanagan’s Exorcist hiring is a notable change in direction that comes nearly three years after Universal announced a $400 million megadeal that would allow it to make a trilogy of Exorcist films to be helmed by David Gordon Green, the filmmaker behind Universal and Blumhouse’s hit Halloween movies. Those plans were put on the shelf after Green’s Believer earned negative reviews and brought in $137 million at the box office.
Flanagan is a prolific and respected hand in the horror world, known for directing Stephen King adaptations such as Doctor Sleep and Gerald’s Game...
Horror maestro Mike Flanagan will write, direct and produce what Blumhouse is describing as a “radical new take” on the franchise, one that will be set in the Exorcist universe but not as a sequel to Believer.
Flanagan’s Exorcist hiring is a notable change in direction that comes nearly three years after Universal announced a $400 million megadeal that would allow it to make a trilogy of Exorcist films to be helmed by David Gordon Green, the filmmaker behind Universal and Blumhouse’s hit Halloween movies. Those plans were put on the shelf after Green’s Believer earned negative reviews and brought in $137 million at the box office.
Flanagan is a prolific and respected hand in the horror world, known for directing Stephen King adaptations such as Doctor Sleep and Gerald’s Game...
- 5/29/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Alien didn’t just spring fully formed out of the heads of director Ridley Scott and writers Dan O’Bannon, Ronald Shusett, Walter Hill, and David Giler. Its combination of “monster on the loose” and “haunted house in space” scenario was perhaps the ultimate distillation of a long line of sci-fi and horror pictures that had come before it, from quick B-movie cheapies to some of the genre’s most elegant offerings. What Alien did under the visionary hand of its director, however, was meld all those influences together in a way that transcended the schlockier elements of the film’s influences and elevated the more artistic and meaningful ones. The result wasn’t just a monster movie, but a psychosexual nightmare with Lovecraftian overtones and a sense of existential dread.
It was also a film that impacted countless others in the 45 years since its release (it came out in May...
It was also a film that impacted countless others in the 45 years since its release (it came out in May...
- 5/29/2024
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
“He sent me all the episodes and I sat here for two days and said ‘this has got to be some of the most brilliant writing I’ve ever participated in,’” declares two-time Oscar and Emmy nominee Mary McDonnell about when she first read Mike Flanagan‘s scripts for his latest horror series “The Fall of the House of Usher.” For our recent webchat she adds, “for me, it was this confluence of elements that allowed us to believe every single second of this story, no matter where it went, and no matter what rules it broke, or even what rules it adheres to in terms of horror. I believed it!” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
See Exclusive Video Interview: Carla Gugino (‘The Fall of the House of Usher’)
“The Fall of the House of Usher” was created by horror maestro Flanagan, based on various works and characters by 19th-century author Edgar Allan Poe,...
See Exclusive Video Interview: Carla Gugino (‘The Fall of the House of Usher’)
“The Fall of the House of Usher” was created by horror maestro Flanagan, based on various works and characters by 19th-century author Edgar Allan Poe,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
“Here I am playing this ethereal non-human being in ‘Usher,’ and my biggest task was to saddle her with a humanity,” declares Carla Gugino about portraying a mysterious angel of death in Mike Flanagan‘s latest horror limited series “The Fall of the House of Usher.” For our recent webchat she adds, “It was cool to juxtapose between this raven perched on a branch watching humanity and all of their foibles, and also because I was able to play these seven different incarnations of this character, each one of those incarnations really needed to be fully human.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
See Watch our lively chats with dozens of 2024 Emmy contenders
“The Fall of the House of Usher” was created by horror maestro Flanagan, based on various works and characters by 19th-century author Edgar Allan Poe, adapted into a single nonlinear narrative set from 1953 to 2023. The gothic horror...
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“The Fall of the House of Usher” was created by horror maestro Flanagan, based on various works and characters by 19th-century author Edgar Allan Poe, adapted into a single nonlinear narrative set from 1953 to 2023. The gothic horror...
- 5/21/2024
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
Director and showrunner Mike Flanagan has always been a "listener" when understanding the human condition.
While his genre of choice has been horror, and primarily psychological horror at that, he has made a career out of listening to what people have to say about religion, guilt, insanity, and death.
He is as much a spiritual guru as a movie director.
Even from his early works, like Absentia and Oculus, one could see Flanagan as a visionary and an interactive designer, determined to deliver the audience an experience they crafted, a game, a nightmare they could vicariously live through archetypical characters.
He became even more crowd-pleaser with his first two ghostly mini-series, The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor.
These epic haunted tales blurred the lines between guilt and fear.
While Midnight Mass was Flanagan's most profound and brilliant work to date (deserving of an article all...
While his genre of choice has been horror, and primarily psychological horror at that, he has made a career out of listening to what people have to say about religion, guilt, insanity, and death.
He is as much a spiritual guru as a movie director.
Even from his early works, like Absentia and Oculus, one could see Flanagan as a visionary and an interactive designer, determined to deliver the audience an experience they crafted, a game, a nightmare they could vicariously live through archetypical characters.
He became even more crowd-pleaser with his first two ghostly mini-series, The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor.
These epic haunted tales blurred the lines between guilt and fear.
While Midnight Mass was Flanagan's most profound and brilliant work to date (deserving of an article all...
- 5/21/2024
- by Michael Arangua
- TVfanatic
Desvelado el cartel oficial de la 57ª edición del Festival de Sitges y la primera estrella invitada.
Arranca la cuenta atrás para Sitges. © Sitges
Ayer, en el Fantastic Pavilion del Marché du Film del Festival de Cine de Cannes, se dio el pistoletazo de salida a la previa de la 57ª edición del Sitges – Festival Internacional de Cinema Fantàstic de Catalunya. Este año, el festival se celebrará del 3 al 13 de octubre, rindiendo homenaje a uno de los grandes clásicos de la historia del cine: “Freaks” (“La Parada de los Monstruos”), cuyo espíritu sigue vivo 92 años después de su estreno.
Una vez más, la identidad visual del certamen ha surgido de la colaboración con las mentes creativas de la agencia China parte de Llyc. Los representantes de la agencia han emitido la siguiente declaración:
«No sería raro afirmar que el Festival de Sitges es el sitio de lo diferente, de lo extraño, es decir, de lo raro. Y tampoco sería raro pensar que ha sido ese cine distinto...
Ayer, en el Fantastic Pavilion del Marché du Film del Festival de Cine de Cannes, se dio el pistoletazo de salida a la previa de la 57ª edición del Sitges – Festival Internacional de Cinema Fantàstic de Catalunya. Este año, el festival se celebrará del 3 al 13 de octubre, rindiendo homenaje a uno de los grandes clásicos de la historia del cine: “Freaks” (“La Parada de los Monstruos”), cuyo espíritu sigue vivo 92 años después de su estreno.
Una vez más, la identidad visual del certamen ha surgido de la colaboración con las mentes creativas de la agencia China parte de Llyc. Los representantes de la agencia han emitido la siguiente declaración:
«No sería raro afirmar que el Festival de Sitges es el sitio de lo diferente, de lo extraño, es decir, de lo raro. Y tampoco sería raro pensar que ha sido ese cine distinto...
- 5/20/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
10. The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen (1894)
A golden fantasy horror classic, The Great God Pan almost ruined its author’s reputation at the time: his tale of pagan woodland rituals, freaky crimes, and supernatural encounters was denounced by critics. But it influenced iconic writers like Bram Stoker, H. P. Lovecraft, and Stephen King himself who described it as “the best horror story in the English language.”
9. Invasion of the Body Snatchers by Jack Finney (1955)
Tapping into quite the opposite subgenre, Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a timeless sci-fi horror following a doctor’s investigation into his patients' reports. As more and more people are seemingly losing their emotions and personalities, he uncovers an alien conspiracy for replacing humans with identical copies. A story to be “read and savored,” King says.
8. The Shrinking Man by Richard Matheson (1956)
The Shrinking Man is, in turn, a psychological horror, and an amazing one,...
A golden fantasy horror classic, The Great God Pan almost ruined its author’s reputation at the time: his tale of pagan woodland rituals, freaky crimes, and supernatural encounters was denounced by critics. But it influenced iconic writers like Bram Stoker, H. P. Lovecraft, and Stephen King himself who described it as “the best horror story in the English language.”
9. Invasion of the Body Snatchers by Jack Finney (1955)
Tapping into quite the opposite subgenre, Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a timeless sci-fi horror following a doctor’s investigation into his patients' reports. As more and more people are seemingly losing their emotions and personalities, he uncovers an alien conspiracy for replacing humans with identical copies. A story to be “read and savored,” King says.
8. The Shrinking Man by Richard Matheson (1956)
The Shrinking Man is, in turn, a psychological horror, and an amazing one,...
- 5/19/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
It takes a certain caliber of actors to move seamlessly through the entertainment industry and make just enough waves while avoiding the pitfalls.
That's what Jennifer Morrison has managed to do in almost 30 years of her career.
While the actress has primarily stayed in the television lane, she's been in her fair share of films.
However, after her unforgettable role as Emma Swan, Morrison has taken up a directorial hat and is now working behind the scenes.
Don't worry, though, because we have compiled a list of some of the actress's most prolific work.
Also, for those inclined to IMDb, be sure to check out the cast list of a specific slasher entry on the list.
It's technically the only slasher movie here, but you'll still see some big names.
The actor has rubbed elbows with some of Hollywood's biggest names, so don't be surprised if you recognize her from some big-budget films and franchises.
That's what Jennifer Morrison has managed to do in almost 30 years of her career.
While the actress has primarily stayed in the television lane, she's been in her fair share of films.
However, after her unforgettable role as Emma Swan, Morrison has taken up a directorial hat and is now working behind the scenes.
Don't worry, though, because we have compiled a list of some of the actress's most prolific work.
Also, for those inclined to IMDb, be sure to check out the cast list of a specific slasher entry on the list.
It's technically the only slasher movie here, but you'll still see some big names.
The actor has rubbed elbows with some of Hollywood's biggest names, so don't be surprised if you recognize her from some big-budget films and franchises.
- 5/18/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
Looking to replicate the present-day Halloween franchise's (albeit mixed) success, Universal and Blumhouse splashed out $400 million on the rights to The Exorcist and let David Gordon Green loose on what was planned as a new trilogy. But then the results for The Exorcist: Believer were more financially and critically horrifying than the film was scary, and Green opted to move on to pastures new. Still intent on making at least one more movie, the studio and production company have now turned to someone who has plenty of experience bringing successful scares to screens: Mike Flanagan.
The writer/director, who has been responsible for the big screen likes of Oculus, Before I Wake and Doctor Sleep and the Netflix terror titles The Haunting Of Hill House, Midnight Mass and The Fall Of The House Of Usher, among others, would reportedly be given free creative rein to do what he wants with The Exorcist: Deceiver,...
The writer/director, who has been responsible for the big screen likes of Oculus, Before I Wake and Doctor Sleep and the Netflix terror titles The Haunting Of Hill House, Midnight Mass and The Fall Of The House Of Usher, among others, would reportedly be given free creative rein to do what he wants with The Exorcist: Deceiver,...
- 5/6/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Mike Flanagan Steps Into The Exorcist Franchise Genre filmmaker Mike Flanagan, known for his deep-seated contributions to horror through works like Oculus and The Haunting of Hill House, is currently in discussions to helm the much-anticipated sequel, The Exorcist: Deceiver, for Blumhouse and Universal Pictures. This development follows the departure of David Gordon Green who had initially taken up the directorial mantle for the rebooted franchise but left earlier in January. The evolving dynamics of this storied film series saw a pivotal shift, as Universal and Blumhouse acquired rights from Morgan Creek in July 2021, setting the stage for multiple
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- 5/4/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The power of Christ compels you... to give this franchise one more chance!
Recent horror revival, The Exorcist: Believer, proved to be a massive disappointment for fans of William Friedkin's original masterpiece, but it did actually end up performing pretty well at the box office, which means Universal Pictures and Blumhouse intend to forge ahead with the next instalment in the planned trilogy.
Shortly after the movie hit theaters, we learned that director David Gordon Green had decided not to helm The Exorcist: Deceiver, and the studio has now enlisted a filmmaker that's sure to reignite interest.
According to Jeff Sneider (since backed-up by Deadline), none other than Mike Flanagan is in talks to helm the next Exorcist movie. Whether it will keep the "Deceiver" subtitle is unclear, and we're not sure if the cast of Believer will return - although given the previous film's reception, there's a good...
Recent horror revival, The Exorcist: Believer, proved to be a massive disappointment for fans of William Friedkin's original masterpiece, but it did actually end up performing pretty well at the box office, which means Universal Pictures and Blumhouse intend to forge ahead with the next instalment in the planned trilogy.
Shortly after the movie hit theaters, we learned that director David Gordon Green had decided not to helm The Exorcist: Deceiver, and the studio has now enlisted a filmmaker that's sure to reignite interest.
According to Jeff Sneider (since backed-up by Deadline), none other than Mike Flanagan is in talks to helm the next Exorcist movie. Whether it will keep the "Deceiver" subtitle is unclear, and we're not sure if the cast of Believer will return - although given the previous film's reception, there's a good...
- 5/4/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Mike Flanagan, the prolific filmmaker behind “The Haunting of Hill House,” “Doctor Sleep” and “The Fall of the House of Usher,” is in talks to direct “The Exorcist” sequel for Universal and Blumhouse, an individual with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap. The source stressed it’s early days and a deal is far from guaranteed, but there is interest from both sides and Flanagan has a take on the material.
Universal directed TheWrap’s inquiry to Blumhouse, who had no comment.
In 2021, Universal shelled out $400 million for the rights to the “Exorcist” franchise and planned a trilogy of films, but director and cowriter David Gordon Green exited the series after directing last year’s “The Exorcist: Believer,” despite having mapped out the next two films.
Flanagan is no stranger to stepping into existing horror franchises and putting his own spin on things. He crafted 2016’s surprisingly great “Ouija: Origin of Evil...
Universal directed TheWrap’s inquiry to Blumhouse, who had no comment.
In 2021, Universal shelled out $400 million for the rights to the “Exorcist” franchise and planned a trilogy of films, but director and cowriter David Gordon Green exited the series after directing last year’s “The Exorcist: Believer,” despite having mapped out the next two films.
Flanagan is no stranger to stepping into existing horror franchises and putting his own spin on things. He crafted 2016’s surprisingly great “Ouija: Origin of Evil...
- 5/3/2024
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
It seems that a new The Exorcist movie is in the works and no, Russell Crowe is not attached to play the priest who will be doing the exorcising in the movie. But, the upcoming Blumhouse and Universal horror film has seemingly found its director after David Gordon Green, who directed last year’s reboot film The Exorcist: Believer, left the project altogether. As things stand now, renowned genre filmmaker Mike Flanagan is in talks to direct the next Exorcist movie, and based on his earlier work, this might be a hit for the two studios.
Not much is known about the project, as it is still in the early production phases, but we know that the two companies plan to make two additional films, completing the sequel (reboot) trilogy. In fact, Green’s The Exorcist: Deceiver was supposed to come out on April 18, 2025, but after Green’s exit, the movie was postponed indefinitely.
Not much is known about the project, as it is still in the early production phases, but we know that the two companies plan to make two additional films, completing the sequel (reboot) trilogy. In fact, Green’s The Exorcist: Deceiver was supposed to come out on April 18, 2025, but after Green’s exit, the movie was postponed indefinitely.
- 5/3/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
"The Exorcist" franchise might soon receive a new lease on life, courtesy of one of the most prolific horror filmmakers around. After last year's "The Exorcist: Believer" failed to take off either among critics or at the box office, it seemed that Universal Pictures might have to go back to the drawing board before pushing forward with their grand plans for subsequent movies about innocent kids getting possessed by malevolent demons. Those plans took even more of a hit when "Halloween" director David Gordon Green exorcised himself from the series, resulting in the sequel "The Exorcist: Deceiver" getting pushed back indefinitely as the studio searched for another filmmaker.
That search seems to be approaching the finish line, however, and fans will undoubtedly be happy with the No. 1 choice. Late last night, Deadline broke the news that Mike Flanagan is currently in talks to direct the next installment of "The Exorcist" franchise.
That search seems to be approaching the finish line, however, and fans will undoubtedly be happy with the No. 1 choice. Late last night, Deadline broke the news that Mike Flanagan is currently in talks to direct the next installment of "The Exorcist" franchise.
- 5/3/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Universal Pictures and Peacock forked over an amount somewhere in the range of $400 million to acquire the rights to distribute a trilogy of sequels to the 1973 classic The Exorcist, which we’re going to another collaboration between Blumhouse Productions and director David Gordon Green (who recently delivered a trilogy of Halloween sequels), they were definitely expecting the first entry in the new trilogy to go over better with audiences than The Exorcist: Believer did when it was released last October. (You can read our 4/10 review Here.) The box office numbers were okay, the movie pulled in $137 million on a $30 million budget, but Universal was hoping for a lot better than “okay,” and viewer reactions were largely negative. Soon after the release of Believer, we heard that Universal and Blumhouse still intended to carry out the trilogy, but the follow-ups would be reworked – and Green had left the project. Now it...
- 5/3/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Following the exit of David Gordon Green, Doctor Sleep and The Haunting Of Hill House director Mike Flanagan is in talks to make the next Exorcist.
Horror specialist Mike Flanagan – director of The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep and TV’s The Fall Of The House Of Usher, among other things – could be about to direct the next film in the Exorcist franchise.
The report, courtesy of Deadline, comes in the wake of the icy reception to 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer, intended to be the first part of a trilogy directed by David Gordon Green. After that film’s critical and financial disappointment, Green announced his departure from the franchise in January, and Blumhouse boss Jason Blum hinted that a future sequel would take a somewhat different approach.
“We are definitely going to make another Exorcist movie,” Blum said in March, “but I wanted more time to figure out what it would be.
Horror specialist Mike Flanagan – director of The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep and TV’s The Fall Of The House Of Usher, among other things – could be about to direct the next film in the Exorcist franchise.
The report, courtesy of Deadline, comes in the wake of the icy reception to 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer, intended to be the first part of a trilogy directed by David Gordon Green. After that film’s critical and financial disappointment, Green announced his departure from the franchise in January, and Blumhouse boss Jason Blum hinted that a future sequel would take a somewhat different approach.
“We are definitely going to make another Exorcist movie,” Blum said in March, “but I wanted more time to figure out what it would be.
- 5/3/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Recent comments from producer Jason Blum suggested that a retool was in order when last year’s The Exorcist: Believer wasn’t as successful as Blumhouse and Universal hoped. That certainly seems to be the case, as Deadline reports tonight that Mike Flanagan is in talks to direct the next Exorcist movie.
Director David Gordon Green was initially on board to direct an entire trilogy of new movies in the franchise, with The Exorcist: Believer intended to be only the first film in that three-film sequel series. Originally set to hit theaters on April 18, 2025, sequel The Exorcist: Deceiver was delayed when Green left the project.
If talks come to fruition, Flanagan will take over, likely steering the franchise in a new direction.
The first film in the trilogy was released theatrically on October 13, 2023, with Leslie Odom Jr. starring alongside a returning Ellen Burstyn from the original classic.
In Believer, “Since...
Director David Gordon Green was initially on board to direct an entire trilogy of new movies in the franchise, with The Exorcist: Believer intended to be only the first film in that three-film sequel series. Originally set to hit theaters on April 18, 2025, sequel The Exorcist: Deceiver was delayed when Green left the project.
If talks come to fruition, Flanagan will take over, likely steering the franchise in a new direction.
The first film in the trilogy was released theatrically on October 13, 2023, with Leslie Odom Jr. starring alongside a returning Ellen Burstyn from the original classic.
In Believer, “Since...
- 5/3/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Renowned genre filmmaker Mike Flanagan (The Life of Chuck) is in talks to direct the next Exorcist film for Blumhouse and Universal Pictures, sources have confirmed to Deadline.
Uni and Blumhouse declined comment. Should a deal make, Flanagan would take over the reins from David Gordon Green, who exited the rebooted franchise back in January. Universal and Blumhouse bought rights to The Exorcist from Morgan Creek back in July 2021 for $400M, and while the plan at that point was for at least three new films to be made, it’s unclear whether Flanagan would be on for more than one.
Starring Leslie Odom Jr. as well as franchise veteran Ellen Burstyn, trilogy launcher The Exorcist: Believer fell beneath expectations when it opened to a soft $26.4M domestic last October, going on to gross $65.5M U.S./Canada, $136.2M WW.
Originally set to hit theaters on April 18, 2025, sequel The Exorcist: Deceiver...
Uni and Blumhouse declined comment. Should a deal make, Flanagan would take over the reins from David Gordon Green, who exited the rebooted franchise back in January. Universal and Blumhouse bought rights to The Exorcist from Morgan Creek back in July 2021 for $400M, and while the plan at that point was for at least three new films to be made, it’s unclear whether Flanagan would be on for more than one.
Starring Leslie Odom Jr. as well as franchise veteran Ellen Burstyn, trilogy launcher The Exorcist: Believer fell beneath expectations when it opened to a soft $26.4M domestic last October, going on to gross $65.5M U.S./Canada, $136.2M WW.
Originally set to hit theaters on April 18, 2025, sequel The Exorcist: Deceiver...
- 5/3/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
It was probably only a matter of time before Atomic Monster and Blumhouse announced a sequel to M3GAN after the critically-acclaimed sci-fi horror movie performed very well at the box office, and we found out last January that M3GAN 2.0 was officially in development.
Now, Deadline is reporting that Ahsoka star Ivanna Sakhno has joined the cast. No details on her character were provided, but it is said to be a "major role." Sakhno joins the original movie's stars Allison Williams and Violet McGraw.
Sakhno played Force-sensitive mercenary Shin Hati in the Disney+ Star Wars series, and is expected to reprise the role for the second season.
M3GAN stars Williams as Gemma, a brilliant roboticist at a toy company who uses artificial intelligence to develop a life-like doll programmed to be a kid’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. After unexpectedly gaining custody of her orphaned niece,...
Now, Deadline is reporting that Ahsoka star Ivanna Sakhno has joined the cast. No details on her character were provided, but it is said to be a "major role." Sakhno joins the original movie's stars Allison Williams and Violet McGraw.
Sakhno played Force-sensitive mercenary Shin Hati in the Disney+ Star Wars series, and is expected to reprise the role for the second season.
M3GAN stars Williams as Gemma, a brilliant roboticist at a toy company who uses artificial intelligence to develop a life-like doll programmed to be a kid’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. After unexpectedly gaining custody of her orphaned niece,...
- 5/2/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
At the Overlook Film Festival, attendees were treated to a rare screening of Oculus in celebration of its 10th anniversary and Mike Flanagan being awarded with the festival's Master of Horror award! Ahead of the screening, I had a chance to catch up with Mike Flanagan for an in-depth discussion on one of my favorite modern horror films. From discussing him playing Bloody Mary and his fascination with mirrors, to casting, the on-set experience, and sequel chances, we discuss it all below:
I can't believe it's been 10 years since Oculus was released! It's interesting because I hadn't revisited the film in a little bit, but I've seen everything that you've directed, and so it's been a joy to watch the progression of your career, the stories you tell, and the way you tell them.
Looking back at Oculus, it's very much a blueprint for telling really powerful supernatural stories rooted in family dynamics and trauma.
I can't believe it's been 10 years since Oculus was released! It's interesting because I hadn't revisited the film in a little bit, but I've seen everything that you've directed, and so it's been a joy to watch the progression of your career, the stories you tell, and the way you tell them.
Looking back at Oculus, it's very much a blueprint for telling really powerful supernatural stories rooted in family dynamics and trauma.
- 5/1/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Nearly three years have gone by since Chris Stuckmann, a movie critic and author with a channel on YouTube that has over 2 million subscribers, signed a deal with Paper Street Pictures to write and direct the mystery horror film Shelby Oaks. Two years ago, the project became the most-funded horror film project in Kickstarter history, with its crowdfunding campaign pulling in over $1 million. Filming took place in the Cleveland, Ohio area back in 2022, and while we still don’t know when we’re going to have a chance to see Shelby Oaks, Deadline reports that genre filmmaker Mike Flanagan has just board the project, which is making its way through post-production, as an executive producer.
Flanagan’s previous credits include Absentia, Oculus, Hush, Before I Wake, Ouija: Origin of Evil, Gerald’s Game, The Haunting of Hill House, Doctor Sleep, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, and...
Flanagan’s previous credits include Absentia, Oculus, Hush, Before I Wake, Ouija: Origin of Evil, Gerald’s Game, The Haunting of Hill House, Doctor Sleep, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, and...
- 5/1/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Blumhouse is bringing killer doll M3GAN back to the screen in M3GAN 2.0 in 2025, and Deadline reports today that Ivanna Sakhno has signed on to star.
Ivanna Sakhno is said to have a “major role” in the upcoming sequel.
The follow-up from Universal and Blumhouse will release in theaters on May 16, 2025.
Allison Williams and Violet McGraw are back for the sequel, with Akela Cooper (Malignant, M3GAN) once again writing the script and James Wan on board to produce.
Spoiler Warning: M3GAN ends with the titular doll being destroyed, but if there’s one thing we’ve learned from the Child’s Play franchise it’s that killer dolls can never truly be killed!
M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a life-like doll programmed to be a child’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. Designed by brilliant toy-company roboticist Gemma (Get Out’s Allison Williams), M3GAN can...
Ivanna Sakhno is said to have a “major role” in the upcoming sequel.
The follow-up from Universal and Blumhouse will release in theaters on May 16, 2025.
Allison Williams and Violet McGraw are back for the sequel, with Akela Cooper (Malignant, M3GAN) once again writing the script and James Wan on board to produce.
Spoiler Warning: M3GAN ends with the titular doll being destroyed, but if there’s one thing we’ve learned from the Child’s Play franchise it’s that killer dolls can never truly be killed!
M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a life-like doll programmed to be a child’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. Designed by brilliant toy-company roboticist Gemma (Get Out’s Allison Williams), M3GAN can...
- 5/1/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Don't let the bastards grind you down! If you don't like what they're saying, change the conversation.
If you've been along for the wild ride that has been Elisabeth Moss' prolific television career over the last two decades, then you probably recognize these quotes from two of her well-known shows.
If not, then you've come to the right place for a crash course in the "Queen of Peak TV." And while Vulture absolutely nailed it with that moniker, they left out the fact that she has a well-established film career.
Luckily, we haven't missed that important fact.
Seriously. The list of films and television shows that Elisabeth Moss has been in spans further than some of our readers' lifetimes.
Her agelessness is right up there with Paul Rudd and Halle Berry.
So, in celebrating the premiere of her new show The Veil on Hulu, here are ten of Elisabeth Moss's greatest hits.
If you've been along for the wild ride that has been Elisabeth Moss' prolific television career over the last two decades, then you probably recognize these quotes from two of her well-known shows.
If not, then you've come to the right place for a crash course in the "Queen of Peak TV." And while Vulture absolutely nailed it with that moniker, they left out the fact that she has a well-established film career.
Luckily, we haven't missed that important fact.
Seriously. The list of films and television shows that Elisabeth Moss has been in spans further than some of our readers' lifetimes.
Her agelessness is right up there with Paul Rudd and Halle Berry.
So, in celebrating the premiere of her new show The Veil on Hulu, here are ten of Elisabeth Moss's greatest hits.
- 4/29/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Clear Talent Group has promoted agent Justin Busch to Director of NY Film & TV and agent Adam Liebross to Director of LA Film & TV.
Busch joined Ctg’s New York branch in 2012 after having been an agent at Phoenix Artists for five years. Notable NY film & TV clients include Marquise Vilson (Tom Swift), Amber Benson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Daphne Reid (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), Shawna Hamic (Orange is the New Black), and James Andrew O’Connor (Hightown).
Liebross has been with Ctg’s Los Angeles branch since 2020. Prior to joining, he spent time at APA and Industry Entertainment, and was the Head of Talent at Beth Stein & Associates. Notable LA film & TV clients include Kiowa Gordon (Dark Winds), Tre Hale (Platonic), Christian James, Robert Longstreet (The Haunting of Hill House), Regan Aliyah (Xo Kitty), and Bj Harrison.
Additionally, the two...
Busch joined Ctg’s New York branch in 2012 after having been an agent at Phoenix Artists for five years. Notable NY film & TV clients include Marquise Vilson (Tom Swift), Amber Benson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Daphne Reid (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), Shawna Hamic (Orange is the New Black), and James Andrew O’Connor (Hightown).
Liebross has been with Ctg’s Los Angeles branch since 2020. Prior to joining, he spent time at APA and Industry Entertainment, and was the Head of Talent at Beth Stein & Associates. Notable LA film & TV clients include Kiowa Gordon (Dark Winds), Tre Hale (Platonic), Christian James, Robert Longstreet (The Haunting of Hill House), Regan Aliyah (Xo Kitty), and Bj Harrison.
Additionally, the two...
- 4/25/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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