“The Haunting of Bly Manor” Review

2018’s The Haunting of Hill House seemed to take the world by storm.  Mike Flanagan (of Oculus and Doctor Sleep fame) retold an old horror classic with an emphasis on character arcs and childhood trauma, and the final result was pretty well received. So of course a follow up was demanded, and this year’s The Haunting of Bly Manor serves as the unofficial second season … Continue reading “The Haunting of Bly Manor” Review

Mike Flanagan: A New Master of Modern Horror

He may not quite have the same name recognition as John Carpenter, George A. Romero, or Stephen King.  But over the last decade, Mike Flanagan has been quietly rising to the top with hit after hit up until he directed the highly anticipated sequel to The Shining, Doctor Sleep, which gained both critical acclaim and financial success.  So we thought it would be fun to … Continue reading Mike Flanagan: A New Master of Modern Horror