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From The Director Of ‘Haunting Of Hill House’ Comes New Netflix Horror Series “Midnight Mass”

“A Haunting Of Hill House” and Doctor Sleep director Mike Flanagan is a busy man. Not only is Flanagan bringing “The Haunting of Bly Manor” to Netflix, but news has also come that Flanagan will be working on another horror series for the streaming giant. Titled “Midnight Mass” the seven-episode series follows an isolated island community who experiencing miraculous events and frightening omens following the arrival or a charismatic, mysterious priest. Over the weekend Flanagan revealed on Twitter that filming on “Midnight Mass” will soon begin in Vancouver and that the incredible filmmaker will be directing the series himself. “Midnight Mass” has ties to two other of Flanagan’s films. Midnight Mass is the title of the book written by the character Maddie Young in Hush. The title appears again in Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Gerald’s Game. https://twitter.com/flanaganfilm/status/1213522886922657793

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 8, 2020

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‘Doctor Sleep’ Is Getting A Spin-Off

While Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep wasn’t a huge smash at the box office, it’s getting nothing but praise. You may be wondering where the franchise will go from here, we can answer that. Warner Bros. has already struck a deal with Flanagan to write a spin-off based on the character of Dick Hallorann, simply titled Hallorann. The chef of the Overlook Hotel was made famous by Scatman Crothers in Stanely Kubrick’s The Shining. The character was most recently played by Carl Lumby in Doctor Sleep. There is no word yet if Lumby will reprise his role in Hallorann or if multiple actors will play the Dick Hallorann. Doctor Sleep is now playing in theaters.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 13, 2019

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Doctor Sleep Cures Cynema

Reversing Cynema Cynema is not about movie reviews. While I have to tackle some plot points of 2019’s Doctor Sleep, the sequel to 1980’s The Shining, this post is more about the human effort that went into reversing a number of things that left The Shining a sterile and cold film that I always felt was undeserving of the title “terrifying.” You can read my assessment of Cynema in The Shining here: https://horrorfuel.com/2019/04/09/all-work-and-no-play-makes-the-shining-a-dull-film/ Or you can listen to it here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-17-friends-dont-let-friends-option-bad-scripts/id1472545207?i=1000453326016 Was Cynema at work with Kubrick’s “masterpiece?” I argued that the answer was “yes.” The original 1980 film was a thin translation of King’s best-selling novel and acted more as a personal indulgence for Kubrick than a functioning horror film. Beautifully made, well done, well produced…it was all those things, but terrifying? No. Dull? Yes. Overrated? Absolutely. Why A Sequel Now? Many forget the overall “Meh” reception of the 1980 The Shining. Critics were mixed to positive and the

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Capt McNeely

Nov 12, 2019

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“The Haunting Of Bly Manor” Features Several Henry James Tales

Mike Flanagan has been teasing that the second season of his Netflix original series “The Haunting of Bly Manor” will be more frightening than the “The Haunting of Hill House” which was absolutely fantastic. Originally thought to just be an adaptation of Henry James’ “The Turn of the Screw,” Flanagan revealed to Games Radar that the series will also feature more of James’ tales. The thing I have access to, that no other adaptation of Turn of the Screw has, is the rest of Henry James’ ghost stories. I get to use all of them.” Flanagan continued, “The Turn of the Screw is only one of a dozen stories that we re telling. All Henry James; all thematically linked. I think of Turn of the Screw as the backbone of this season – the through line that carries us from beginning to end. But we get to go off into The Jolly Corner and The Romance of Certain Old Clothes,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 8, 2019

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Directors Announced For “The Haunting Of Bly Manor”

Ciarán Foy (Citadel, Sinister 2, Eli) is one of the directors who have come on board to direct several episodes of Netflix‘s “The Haunting of Bly Manor.” Mike Flanagan took to Twitter last night to announce some of the other directors who will be helming episodes. Flanagan tweeted, “I’m really excited to be collaborating with some of my favorite filmmakers on The Haunting of Bly Manor.” In addition to Foy, that list includes Yolanda Ramke, Ben Howling (Cargo), Liam Gavin (A Dark Song), and Axelle Carolyn (Tales of Halloween, “Grim Grinning Ghost”). Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Kate Siegel, Victoria Pedretti, Catherine Parker, and Henry Thomas will all be returning to play new characters in “Bly Manor.” They join new cast members T’Nia Miller, Rahul Kohli, Amelia Eve, Benjamin Ainsworth, and Amelie Smith. This season is inspired by Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw, which is set in an old country manor where two young orphans are cared for by a governess.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 6, 2019

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Final ‘Doctor Sleep’ Trailer Takes Back To The Overlook Hotel

Ewan McGregor stars as adult Danny Torrance in Mike Flanagan‘s Doctor Sleep, both an adaptation of King’s novel of the same name and the sequel to King’s classic The Shining. Today, the final trailer has arrived for Doctor Sleep and it’s incredible. Flanagan rewrote Akiva Goldsman’sadaptation of King’s 2013 novel which picks up with Danny in his 40s, struggling with the scars of his time at the Overlook Hotel and the same demons of anger and alcoholism that plagued his father. Now, a new generation is in danger. But can he help them? In the film, “On highways across America, a tribe of people called the True Knot travel in search of sustenance. They look harmless—mostly old, lots of polyester, and married to their RVs. But as Dan Torrance knows, and spunky twelve-year-old Abra Stone learns, the True Knot are quasi-immortal, living off the steam that children with the shining produce when they are slowly tortured to death.” Alex Essoe

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 9, 2019

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iZombie’s Rahul Kohli Among New Cast For “The Haunting Of Bly Manor”

A few days ago we reported that Kate Siegel is returning for “The Haunting of Bly Manor“. Now, Mike Flanagan has announced a slew of new cast members for the series’ highly anticipated second season including returning actress Catherine Parker. “iZombies'” Rahul Kohli, T’Nia Miller, Amelia Eve, Benjamin Ainsworth, and Amelie Smith have also joined the cast. This season is inspired by Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw, set in an old country manor where two young orphans are cared for by a governess. The series is written, directed by Flanagan who also executive produced by his partner Trevor Macy, Amblin’s Darryl Frank, and Justin Falvey. “The Haunting of Bly Manor” will premiere on Netflix in 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 1, 2019

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Kate Siegel Joins “Hill House” Alum For “The Haunting Of Bly Manor”

We’ve been eagerly awaiting news for “The Haunting of Bly Manor“. Victoria Pedretti, who played Nell in season one, will return for the second season as the lead character, Dani. But she won’t be returning alone. Pedretti will be joined by “Hill House” alums Henry Thomas, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, and Elizabeth Reaser. Today, Mike Flanagan announced that Kate Siegel has signed on to return as well. The family is almost complete. The second season of Netflix’s hit anthology series was inspired by Henry James’ novella The Turn of the Screw which Mike Flanagan intends to put a new spin on. He also promises that this season is going to be even “scarier” than the first. We’re looking at all the ghost stories of Henry James as the jumping-off point for the season, so it very much is a whole new deal. It’s a cool way to expand on some of the things I loved about season one, but within the framework

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 30, 2019

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From The Creators Of “Haunting Of Hill House” Comes Netflix’s “Midnight Mass”

Today Netflix order for a new horror series from Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy, the fantastic team behind “The Haunting of Hill House”, Variety reports. The seven-episode series, titled “Midnight Mass” centers on an isolated island community which experiences miraculous events and frightening omens, after the arrival of a charismatic and mysterious young priest. Flanagan will be directing and serve executive producer alongside Macy as part of the deal they signed with Netflix for the second season of “The Haunting of” anthology series. Season two, titled “The Haunting of Bly Manor” is based on Henry James’ “Turn of the Screw.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 2, 2019

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Victoria Pedretti Returning For “The Haunting Of Bly Manor”

The first season of Netflix and Mike Flanagan‘s horror anthology series “The Haunting of Hill House” was a huge hit. We have learned today (via Deadline) that actress Victoria Pedretti, who played Nell in season one, will return for the second season, titled “The Haunting of Bly Manor” in the lead role of Dani. Inspired by Henry James’ gothic horror novel The Turn of the Screw, the series is set in an old manor where two young orphans and their governess Dani live. We expect more stars from the first season will also return for “The Haunting of Bly Manor” which will premiere in 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 28, 2019