It’s officially spooky month aka Halloween month, and viewers look forward to new content. For the past few years, one filmmaker has consistently treated us with some good haunted house horror stories — Mike Flanagan. We are just a few days before Mike’s last horror series for Netflix drops. Yes, you read it right! The Fall of the House of Usher is reportedly his last production for the streaming giant.
What’s Mike Flanagan’s The Fall of the House of Usher About?
Based on Edgar Allan Poe’s writings, the Netflix series stars Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli T’Nina Miller, Kate Siegel, Michael Trucco, Henry Thomas, Mark Hamill and others. The story is about a corrupt pharmaceutical company’s CEO whose children start dying in a baffling and cruel manner. The horror drama is all set to drop all 8 episodes on the streaming platform on October 12, 2023.
The Fall of the House of Usher Trailer
Before you hop onto the upcoming web series, you should check out these Mike Flanagan horror shows on Netflix that have made him horror fans’ go-to person to get the creeps.
The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
It all started with this 2018 show that got people’s attention quickly. Mike’s first Netflix series featured a family that looks normal from the outside but has hidden dark secrets. The show has some crazy horror sequences that not only induce great jumpscares but also make you close your eyes. Adapted from Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House novel, the series stars Victoria Pedretti, Kate Siegel, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Henry Thomas, Violet McGraw, Timothy Hutton, McKenna Grace, and others.
The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)
After the major success of the 2018 series, Mike released The Haunting of Bly Manor, based on the writings of Henry James. For his second show with the streaming platform, he blended horror and romance genres. It’s a slow-burning show that demands patience, as some episodes are dragged. But the last episode comes with unexpected twists and an ending that stays with you. The 2020 series stars Victoria Pedretti, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Amelia Eve, Carla Gugino, T’Nia Miller, Rahul Kohli, Tarirah Sharif, Amelie Bea Smith, and others.
Midnight Mass (2021)
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Mike’s 2021 horror series combines psychological triggers and religious cult beliefs. The series stars Zach Gilford, Hamish Linklater, Kate Siegel, Rahul Kohli, Samantha Sloyan and others. Horror based on regressive and blind faith is always an intense and intriguing watch, and Midnight Mass has all the elements placed rightly. The story delves more into the horrors within than just getting spooked by external fears.
The Midnight Club (2022)
Growing up, many of us must have come together with friends or cousins to share some eerie tales. In Mike Flanagan’s 2022 horror show, The Midnight Club, a group of young and ill teenagers live in a hospice. Every midnight, some of them gather to tell imaginative, intriguing and creepy tales and make a pact to meet each other beyond death. The series sometimes fails to excel in the scary factor, but the performances and stories keep you hooked. Sadly, Netflix cancelled the season 2. The show stars Iman Benson, Igby Rigney, Ruth Codd, William Chris, Aya Furukawa, Matt Biedel and others.
These horror shows will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. Watch it alone or with your family or friends who also enjoy binging on scary content.
So which show are you a fan of, or will pick up first to watch? Let us know in the comments below.
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