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‘The Shining’ Sequel ‘Doctor Sleep’ Has Cast Its Leading Lady

Today, we have some casting news for Mike Flanagan’s sequel to The Shining, Doctor Sleep. Today, THR has confirmed that Rebecca Ferguson will star as the leading lady. The talented actress has starred in films such as Life, The Snowman, The Greatest Showman, and The Girl on the Train. Ferguson joins Ewan McGregor who will play Danny Torrence as an adult, which Stephen King gave his blessing for. “Doctor Sleep takes place years after the events at the Overlook Hotel and focuses on the now middle-aged Danny who is still traumatized. He’s followed in his father’s footsteps and has problems with anger management and alcoholism. He soon gives up drinking and settles in a small town in New Hampshire. While there, his psychic abilities start to resurface and he develops a psychic link with a 12-year-old girl named Abra Stone who he must save after he discovers her life is being threatened by a tribe of paranormals led by a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 30, 2018
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Star Announced For Mike Flanagan’s ‘Doctor Sleep’ Adaptation

Mike Flanagan‘s adaptation of Stephen King‘s Doctor Sleep has announced its first cast member and its star, Ewan McGregor. What’s more, King himself has blessed the union. The sequel to King’s classic The Shining will have McGregor, who has starred in films like Moulin Rouge!, Trainspotting and T2 Trainspotting, playing Danny Torrence who has grown up. Flanagan, who was behind the King adaptation Gerald’s Game for Netflix, will also be producing along with his partner Trevor Macy and Vertigo Entertainment’s Jon Berg, Variety reports. “Doctor Sleep takes place years after the events at the Overlook Hotel and focuses on the now middle-aged Danny who is still traumatized. He’s followed in his father’s footsteps and has problems with anger management and alcoholism. He soon gives up drinking and settles in a small town in New Hampshire. While there, his psychic abilities start to resurface and he develops a psychic link with a 12-year-old girl named Abra Stone who he must save

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 13, 2018
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Mike Flanagan’s ‘Doctor Sleep’ Wakes Up To A Release Date

Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Hush) was asked last year what other Stephen King novel he would like to adapt following his fantastic adaptation of King’s Gerald’s Game (review) for Netflix. His answer, Doctor Sleep, King’s sequel to The Shining. His wish was granted. Warner Bros. announced earlier this year that the film was on its way. Today, we’ve learned that the adaptation has landed a 2020 release date. “Doctor Sleep takes place years after the events at the Overlook Hotel and focuses on the now middle-aged Danny who is still traumatized. He’s followed in his father’s footsteps and has problems with anger management and alcoholism. He soon gives up drinking and settles in a small town in New Hampshire. While there, his psychic abilities start to resurface and he develops a psychic link with a 12-year-old girl named Abra Stone who he must save after he discovers her life is being threatened by a tribe of paranormals led by a man

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 24, 2018
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Mike Flanagan’s Adaptation Of King’s ‘Doctor Sleep’ Enters Development

Stephen King’s adaptations have been everywhere over the past few years, not that we are complaining. That trend shows no sign of ending anytime soon. In fact, Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of King’s sequel to The Shining, Doctor Sleep has now officially entered development. Flanagan will be directing from the script he penned with Akiva Goldsman. Flanagan is responsible for last year’s fantastic Netflix movie adaptation of King’s Gerald’s Game, along with films like Oculus, Hush, Before I wake, and Ouija: Origins of Evil. In Doctor Sleep, Danny Torrance carries the trauma he experienced at the Overlook Hotel into his adult life. He has become a reflection of his father, with a lingering rage bubbling under the surface. Drinking numbs his pain and his “shine”, but his powers return when he chooses sobriety and begins using his gift to help those dying at a hospice. He forms a psychic connection with a young girl who also has abilities, and who has

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 18, 2018
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Mike Flanagan To Adapt Stephen King’s ‘Shining’ Sequel ‘Doctor Sleep’

Stephen King adaptions show no sign of slowing down. Next up is King’s Doctor Sleep, the sequel to ‘The Shining’ with Mike Flanagan at the helm. Back in December Flanagan mentioned during an interview that after his Gerald’s Game adaption, he would love to adapt ‘Doctor Sleep’. According to Deadline, his wish has been granted. Flanagan, who wrote and directed Oculus, Hush, and Before I wake, will rewrite the current Doctor Sleep script penned by Akiva Goldsman, as well as direct the adaptation. In the book, Danny Torrance carries the trauma he experienced at the Overlook Hotel into his adult life. He has become a reflection of his father, with a lingering rage bubbling under the surface. Drinking numbs his pain and his “shine”, but his powers return when he chooses sobriety and begins using his gift to help those dying at a hospice. He forms a psychic connection with a young girl who also has abilities, and who has

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 27, 2018
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Premiere Date Revealed For Netflix’s ‘The Haunting Of Hill House’ Series

We reported back in April that a series adaption of’ ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ had been ordered by Netflix. A few days ago we announced that Annabeth Gish has joined the cast. Today, we have another update and a premiere date. The adaption of Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel by the same name will see Mike Flanagan in the director’s chair. The 10-episode first season is being referred to as a “modern re-imagining” with Daryll frank and Justin Falvey will be executive producing. Timothy Hutton, Annabeth Gish, Selena Anduze, Amber Chaney, Henry Thomas, Oliver Jackson, Anna Enger, Nelson Bonilla, McKenna Grace, Carla Gugino, Michiel Huisman, and Robert Longstreet will star. Huisman is set to play the role of Steven Crane. Mike Flanagan is well known in the horror genre for his film Ouija: Origin of Evil, Hush and Netflix’s adaption of Stephen King’s Gerald’s Game. ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ has been adapted twice before as films under the title

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 6, 2017
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Netflix Unveils Intense, Twisted Trailer For ‘Gerald’s Game’

The trailer has arrived for Mike Flanagan’s adaption of Stephen King’s Gerald’s Game for Netflix. It’s intense and twisted, to say the least. But what else would you expect from the same director that brought us Oculus, Ouija: Origin of Evil, and Hush? Starring Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, and Henry Thomas, the film centers on a woman whose husband suddenly dies while she is handcuffed to their bed, leaving her unable to free herself. As time passes she realizes that rescue is an all but hopeless and begins to slip into insanity. Called “horrific, hypnotic, and terrific,” by Stephen King, Gerald’s Game premieres on Netflix’s streaming service on Friday, September 29, 2017.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 6, 2017
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Netflix Gives Mike Flanagan’s ‘Gerald’s Game’ Adaption A Release Date

Netflix has now announced the release date for Mike Flanagan’s adaption of Stephen King’s 1992 novel ‘Gerald’s Game’. The film, co-written by Flanagan and Jeff Howard, follows a woman who “accidentally kills her husband after being handcuffed to a bed, leaving her unable to free herself. As time passes and she realizes that rescue is an all but hopeless thought, she begins to slip into insanity, the voices in her head manifesting into visions.” King himself saw a cut of the adaptation and tweeted the following: Horrifying, hypnotic, terrific. It’s gonna freak you out.” Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Bruce Greenwood, and Kate Siegel co-star. Gerald’s Game will premiere on Netflix on Friday, September 29, 2017.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 23, 2017
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Three Cast Members Join Netflix’s Series Adaption Of ‘The Haunting Of Hill House’

Three new cast members for Netflix’s series re-imagining of Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ have been announced. Henry Thomas and Elizabeth Reaser are reuniting with director Mike Flanagan, who they worked with on the set of Ouija: Origin of Evil, and have been cast alongside Kate Siegel, the actress who played the lead in Flanagan’s invasion thriller Hush. The three join the cast that already includes Carla Gugino and Michel Huisman. Directed by Flanagan, the 10-episode series is from Steven Spielberg’s Amblin TV and Paramount TV. The novel has already been adapted for film twice , once in 1963 and again in 1999. Both films were titled The Haunting. In the novel “four seekers arrive at a notoriously unfriendly pile called Hill House: Dr. Montague, an occult scholar looking for solid evidence of a “haunting”; Theodora, his lighthearted assistant; Eleanor, a friendless, fragile young woman well acquainted with poltergeists; and Luke, the future heir of Hill

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 15, 2017
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Mike Flanagan To Direct Series Adaption Of THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE For Netflix

Netflix has ordered the series adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel, ‘The Haunting of Hill House’, long considered one of the best modern ghost stories written. Mike Flanagan will be in the director’s chair for the 10-episode series. He will also write and executive produce it. Referred to as a “modern reimagining”, the series has yet to be given a title. The new series was the brainchild of Amblin TV’s Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey, according to Deadline. Both will also be executive producing the project. The Haunting of Hill House has been adapted twice before as films under the title The Haunting, first in 1963 and then again in 1999. In the 1999 version, Eleanor, Theo, and Luke decide to take part in a sleep study at a huge mansion they get more than they bargained for when Dr. Marrow tells them of the house’s ghostly past. Soon the house and the spirits within come alive. Mike Flanagan is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 10, 2017

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‘The Shining’ Sequel ‘Doctor Sleep’ Has Cast Its Leading Lady

Today, we have some casting news for Mike Flanagan’s sequel to The Shining, Doctor Sleep. Today, THR has confirmed that Rebecca Ferguson will star as the leading lady. The talented actress has starred in films such as Life, The Snowman, The Greatest Showman, and The Girl on the Train. Ferguson joins Ewan McGregor who will play Danny Torrence as an adult, which Stephen King gave his blessing for. “Doctor Sleep takes place years after the events at the Overlook Hotel and focuses on the now middle-aged Danny who is still traumatized. He’s followed in his father’s footsteps and has problems with anger management and alcoholism. He soon gives up drinking and settles in a small town in New Hampshire. While there, his psychic abilities start to resurface and he develops a psychic link with a 12-year-old girl named Abra Stone who he must save after he discovers her life is being threatened by a tribe of paranormals led by a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 30, 2018
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Star Announced For Mike Flanagan’s ‘Doctor Sleep’ Adaptation

Mike Flanagan‘s adaptation of Stephen King‘s Doctor Sleep has announced its first cast member and its star, Ewan McGregor. What’s more, King himself has blessed the union. The sequel to King’s classic The Shining will have McGregor, who has starred in films like Moulin Rouge!, Trainspotting and T2 Trainspotting, playing Danny Torrence who has grown up. Flanagan, who was behind the King adaptation Gerald’s Game for Netflix, will also be producing along with his partner Trevor Macy and Vertigo Entertainment’s Jon Berg, Variety reports. “Doctor Sleep takes place years after the events at the Overlook Hotel and focuses on the now middle-aged Danny who is still traumatized. He’s followed in his father’s footsteps and has problems with anger management and alcoholism. He soon gives up drinking and settles in a small town in New Hampshire. While there, his psychic abilities start to resurface and he develops a psychic link with a 12-year-old girl named Abra Stone who he must save

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 13, 2018
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Mike Flanagan’s ‘Doctor Sleep’ Wakes Up To A Release Date

Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Hush) was asked last year what other Stephen King novel he would like to adapt following his fantastic adaptation of King’s Gerald’s Game (review) for Netflix. His answer, Doctor Sleep, King’s sequel to The Shining. His wish was granted. Warner Bros. announced earlier this year that the film was on its way. Today, we’ve learned that the adaptation has landed a 2020 release date. “Doctor Sleep takes place years after the events at the Overlook Hotel and focuses on the now middle-aged Danny who is still traumatized. He’s followed in his father’s footsteps and has problems with anger management and alcoholism. He soon gives up drinking and settles in a small town in New Hampshire. While there, his psychic abilities start to resurface and he develops a psychic link with a 12-year-old girl named Abra Stone who he must save after he discovers her life is being threatened by a tribe of paranormals led by a man

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 24, 2018
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Mike Flanagan’s Adaptation Of King’s ‘Doctor Sleep’ Enters Development

Stephen King’s adaptations have been everywhere over the past few years, not that we are complaining. That trend shows no sign of ending anytime soon. In fact, Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of King’s sequel to The Shining, Doctor Sleep has now officially entered development. Flanagan will be directing from the script he penned with Akiva Goldsman. Flanagan is responsible for last year’s fantastic Netflix movie adaptation of King’s Gerald’s Game, along with films like Oculus, Hush, Before I wake, and Ouija: Origins of Evil. In Doctor Sleep, Danny Torrance carries the trauma he experienced at the Overlook Hotel into his adult life. He has become a reflection of his father, with a lingering rage bubbling under the surface. Drinking numbs his pain and his “shine”, but his powers return when he chooses sobriety and begins using his gift to help those dying at a hospice. He forms a psychic connection with a young girl who also has abilities, and who has

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 18, 2018
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Mike Flanagan To Adapt Stephen King’s ‘Shining’ Sequel ‘Doctor Sleep’

Stephen King adaptions show no sign of slowing down. Next up is King’s Doctor Sleep, the sequel to ‘The Shining’ with Mike Flanagan at the helm. Back in December Flanagan mentioned during an interview that after his Gerald’s Game adaption, he would love to adapt ‘Doctor Sleep’. According to Deadline, his wish has been granted. Flanagan, who wrote and directed Oculus, Hush, and Before I wake, will rewrite the current Doctor Sleep script penned by Akiva Goldsman, as well as direct the adaptation. In the book, Danny Torrance carries the trauma he experienced at the Overlook Hotel into his adult life. He has become a reflection of his father, with a lingering rage bubbling under the surface. Drinking numbs his pain and his “shine”, but his powers return when he chooses sobriety and begins using his gift to help those dying at a hospice. He forms a psychic connection with a young girl who also has abilities, and who has

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 27, 2018
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Premiere Date Revealed For Netflix’s ‘The Haunting Of Hill House’ Series

We reported back in April that a series adaption of’ ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ had been ordered by Netflix. A few days ago we announced that Annabeth Gish has joined the cast. Today, we have another update and a premiere date. The adaption of Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel by the same name will see Mike Flanagan in the director’s chair. The 10-episode first season is being referred to as a “modern re-imagining” with Daryll frank and Justin Falvey will be executive producing. Timothy Hutton, Annabeth Gish, Selena Anduze, Amber Chaney, Henry Thomas, Oliver Jackson, Anna Enger, Nelson Bonilla, McKenna Grace, Carla Gugino, Michiel Huisman, and Robert Longstreet will star. Huisman is set to play the role of Steven Crane. Mike Flanagan is well known in the horror genre for his film Ouija: Origin of Evil, Hush and Netflix’s adaption of Stephen King’s Gerald’s Game. ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ has been adapted twice before as films under the title

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 6, 2017
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Netflix Unveils Intense, Twisted Trailer For ‘Gerald’s Game’

The trailer has arrived for Mike Flanagan’s adaption of Stephen King’s Gerald’s Game for Netflix. It’s intense and twisted, to say the least. But what else would you expect from the same director that brought us Oculus, Ouija: Origin of Evil, and Hush? Starring Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, and Henry Thomas, the film centers on a woman whose husband suddenly dies while she is handcuffed to their bed, leaving her unable to free herself. As time passes she realizes that rescue is an all but hopeless and begins to slip into insanity. Called “horrific, hypnotic, and terrific,” by Stephen King, Gerald’s Game premieres on Netflix’s streaming service on Friday, September 29, 2017.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 6, 2017
Horror Fuel

Netflix Gives Mike Flanagan’s ‘Gerald’s Game’ Adaption A Release Date

Netflix has now announced the release date for Mike Flanagan’s adaption of Stephen King’s 1992 novel ‘Gerald’s Game’. The film, co-written by Flanagan and Jeff Howard, follows a woman who “accidentally kills her husband after being handcuffed to a bed, leaving her unable to free herself. As time passes and she realizes that rescue is an all but hopeless thought, she begins to slip into insanity, the voices in her head manifesting into visions.” King himself saw a cut of the adaptation and tweeted the following: Horrifying, hypnotic, terrific. It’s gonna freak you out.” Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Bruce Greenwood, and Kate Siegel co-star. Gerald’s Game will premiere on Netflix on Friday, September 29, 2017.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 23, 2017
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Three Cast Members Join Netflix’s Series Adaption Of ‘The Haunting Of Hill House’

Three new cast members for Netflix’s series re-imagining of Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ have been announced. Henry Thomas and Elizabeth Reaser are reuniting with director Mike Flanagan, who they worked with on the set of Ouija: Origin of Evil, and have been cast alongside Kate Siegel, the actress who played the lead in Flanagan’s invasion thriller Hush. The three join the cast that already includes Carla Gugino and Michel Huisman. Directed by Flanagan, the 10-episode series is from Steven Spielberg’s Amblin TV and Paramount TV. The novel has already been adapted for film twice , once in 1963 and again in 1999. Both films were titled The Haunting. In the novel “four seekers arrive at a notoriously unfriendly pile called Hill House: Dr. Montague, an occult scholar looking for solid evidence of a “haunting”; Theodora, his lighthearted assistant; Eleanor, a friendless, fragile young woman well acquainted with poltergeists; and Luke, the future heir of Hill

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 15, 2017
Horror Fuel

Mike Flanagan To Direct Series Adaption Of THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE For Netflix

Netflix has ordered the series adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel, ‘The Haunting of Hill House’, long considered one of the best modern ghost stories written. Mike Flanagan will be in the director’s chair for the 10-episode series. He will also write and executive produce it. Referred to as a “modern reimagining”, the series has yet to be given a title. The new series was the brainchild of Amblin TV’s Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey, according to Deadline. Both will also be executive producing the project. The Haunting of Hill House has been adapted twice before as films under the title The Haunting, first in 1963 and then again in 1999. In the 1999 version, Eleanor, Theo, and Luke decide to take part in a sleep study at a huge mansion they get more than they bargained for when Dr. Marrow tells them of the house’s ghostly past. Soon the house and the spirits within come alive. Mike Flanagan is

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 10, 2017
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