
Mike Flanagan
DirectingAbout Mike Flanagan
Mike Flanagan (born May 20, 1978) is an American filmmaker best known for his horror work. Flanagan wrote, directed, produced, and edited the horror films Absentia (2011), Oculus (2013), Hush, Before I Wake, Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016), Gerald's Game (2017), and Doctor Sleep (2019). He created, wrote, produced, and served as showrunner on the Netflix horror series The Haunting of Hill House (2018), The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020), Midnight Mass (2021), The Midnight Club (2022), and The Fall of the House of Usher (2023), also directing and editing some if not all episodes of each. Flanagan is married to actress Kate Siegel, who has been featured in most of his works since Oculus. They also wrote the screenplay of Hushtogether. Other frequent collaborators include Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Bruce Greenwood, Zach Gilford, Michael Trucco, Annalise Basso, Lulu Wilson, Annabeth Gish, Katie Parker and Alex Essoe. Description above from the Wikipedia article Mike Flanagan (filmmaker), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Mike Flanagan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mike Flanagan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Mike Flanagan's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Mike Flanagan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mike Flanagan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mike Flanagan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mike Flanagan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Damned If You Do | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Lake Mungo Revisited | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Boorman and the Devil | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Room Returns! | Peter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Life of Chuck | Mourner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | King on Screen | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Doctor Sleep: Return To The Overlook | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Absentia: A Retrospective | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Oculus: Chapter 3 - The Man with the Plan | Ghoul 2 | Hit | Similar → |
Mike Flanagan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mike Flanagan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mike Flanagan is "In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Mike Flanagan acted in?
Mike Flanagan has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mike Flanagan?
Other notable films include "The Life of Chuck", "Absentia: A Retrospective", and "King on Screen".




