The Haunting of Hill House Director to Direct New “Radical” Movie Exorcist
Flanagan – best known for his work on various Netflix series, including The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass and The Fall of the House of Usher, as well as films such as Gerald’s game and Doctor Sleep – will write, direct and produce the new film . . “The Exorcist is one of the […]
Flanagan – best known for his work on various Netflix series, including The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass and The Fall of the House of Usher, as well as films such as Gerald’s game and Doctor Sleep – will write, direct and produce the new film . .
“The Exorcist is one of the reasons I became a filmmaker, and it’s an honor to have the chance to try something new, bold and terrifying in its universe,” said Flanagan .
“Reuniting with my friends from Blumhouse, who I’ve made some of my favorite works with, only makes things more exciting. »
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The Exorcist marks a new collaboration between Flanagan and Blumhouse, with the filmmaker having written and directed Oculus, Hush and Ouija: Origin of Evil for the studio.
Jason Blum of Blumhouse said: “Mike’s voice and vision are indispensable for horror fans and we are thrilled to welcome him back to Blumhouse. I immediately responded to Mike’s new take on the world of The Exorcist and can’t wait for audiences to experience it. “
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David Robinson, Chairman and CEO of Morgan Creek, said: “It’s an honor to work with Mike. I believe his vision for this franchise will stun audiences around the world, and I couldn’t be more excited to work with him, Trevor, Jason and the entire Blumhouse team.
Mike Flanagan’s next film project is an adaptation of a Stephen King story, The Life of Chuck, billed as a science fiction drama starring Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Karen Gillan, with no release date currently set .
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