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Mike Flanagan

マイク・フラナガン

Maiku Furanagan

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1978-05-20 (Salem, Massachusetts, United States)
Nationality
American
Languages
English
Religion
Catholic (upbringing) Baptized in 1978 Baptismal Name: Mike
Residence History
United States

Career

Occupations
Film director, Screenwriter, Producer, Television director
Active Years
2009-2024
Affiliations
Intrepid Pictures
Influenced By
Stephen King
Influenced
Contemporary horror directors
Nominations
Critics' Choice Super Awards Best Actor in a Horror Series (Hamish Linklater)

Education

Towson University
Media Faculty / Electronic Media and Film
Degree: 学士
Period: 1998-2002
Year of Graduation: 2002
Country: United States
Majored in electronic media and film

Awards

Bram Stoker Award
2022
Work: Book VI: Acts of the Apostles
Category: 脚本部門
Organization: Horror Writers Association
Result: 受賞
Critics' Choice Television Award
2022
Work: Midnight Mass
Category: 最優秀限定シリーズ
Result: ノミネート

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Midnight Mass

2021 Gothic horror / Supernatural horror

A young man returns to his isolated hometown on Crockett Island after prison, coinciding with a charismatic priest's arrival that brings supernatural events to the devout community.

FaithGuiltRedemptionVampiresReligion

Bibliography

  • Midnight Mass
  • The Haunting of Hill House
  • The Haunting of Bly Manor

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Slow-burn horrorLong takesPhilosophical monologues
Recurring Motifs
GriefFamilyGhostsAddiction

Legacy

Raised Catholic but now an atheist, known for blending religious themes with horror, pioneering Netflix horror anthologies.

In Popular Culture

  • Referenced as a novel within Hush

Quotes

  • This is a deeply personal passion project.
    Source: Interview (2021)

Trivia

  • Originally conceived as a novel
  • Easter egg prop book in Hush
  • Filming delayed by COVID-19