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Mike Flanagan is a big name when it comes to horror and has become a recent staple on Netflix with the famed director having worked on “Gerald’s Game” and the upcoming “The Haunting of Hill House” arriving on Netflix in October 2018. Here’s a full look at his past work and which titles you can currently stream on Netflix and where.
Born in 1978, the writer and director has now been involved in a host of horror movies over the year and his upcoming Netflix series is a bit of a departure. Some outlets have gone as far as to say he’s one of the best modern horror directors.
Netflix Original Projects
These titles are available on Netflix globally.
The Haunting of Hill House
Releasing on Netflix: October 12th, 2018
Much like Mike Flanagan’s other Netflix project, this project is based on a novel. Unlike Mike Flanagan’s other Netflix projects, this is the first TV series the famed director is actively involved in.
It arrives on Netflix among a slew of fantastic Netflix Originals that are lined up for October 2018.
Gerald’s Game
Released on Netflix: 29th September 2017
Stephen King’s titles have found their way into multiple movies and TV series over the past few years and Gerald’s Game is possibly the shining light among them. Relying on practical effects, the movie is particularly gory and features arguably Oscar-worthy performances from Carla Gugino and Bruce Greenwood.
20 years ago, I started watching GERALD'S GAME in my head. Today, millions of people are watching it too. Honored. Thank you, @StephenKing
— Mike Flanagan (@flanaganfilm) September 29, 2017
Before I Wake (2016)
Mike’s first big Netflix Original project was back in 2016. The movie featuring Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane and Jacob Tremblay which looks a couple who adopts a boy whose dreams manifests in the real world whether pleasant or more often than not, unpleasant.
Other Movies on Netflix
Hush (2016)
Available on Netflix in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, and the United States
This 2016 slasher movie is available in the majority of Netflix countries including all of the English speaking countries we chose to cover. The movie takes place in the retreats of the woods where a deaf writer fights for her life when a masked killer turns up on her doorstep.
The movie stars Kate Siegel, John Gallagher Jr, Kate Siegel and Samantha Sloyan.
Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)
Available on Netflix in Australia
Ouija isn’t a new concept as it’s been used in countless horrors throughout the year. This movie which involves the board that can connect with the dead did offer some unique aspects not explored before. The movie was both written and directed by Mike Flanagan and starred Kate Siegel (a regular in Mike’s movies), Sam Anderson, Annalise Basso and Parker Mack.
Oculus (2013)
Available on Netflix in Canada and the United States
Featuring Karen Gillan who’s known for her role on Doctor Who made her horror movie debut in 2013 in this well-regarded horror. The movie follows a brother and sister who are now grown up looking for answers as to what happened to their parents many years ago.
In conclusion, if you’re a fan of Mike Flanagan’s work both past and present, Netflix should be your network of choice in 2018. We’ll regularly update this article to reflect new movies and projects Mike is working on with Netflix as we have no doubt he’ll be working on Netflix projects long into the future.
Netflix Synopsis: "Flashing between past and present, a fractured family confronts haunting memories of their old home and the terrifying events that drove them from it."
