October 14, 2024 8:50 am

Mike Flanagan's Fear of Horror Led to Him Loving the Work of Stephen King
Mike Flanagan's Fear of Horror Led to Him Loving the Work of Stephen King

Mike Flanagan’s Fear of Horror Led to Him Loving the Work of Stephen King

Mike Flanagan, the modern horror maestro behind projects like The Haunting of Hill House and Hush, is quickly becoming the go-to for film and TV adaptations inspired by the work of Stephen King. And while the reason may seem obvious to those of us who have enjoyed Flanagan’s adaptations of the horror master, the director has an opinion on why he’s the right person to deliver more of King’s extensive catalog. Per the director himself, it has to do with trauma.

​  

​Mike Flanagan shares why he makes so many Stephen King films: “Hes always been my hero as a writer.” Read More