Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Mike Flanagan Discusses Grief and Horror Films at SXSW
Mike Flanagan, the director of "The Haunting of Hill House," talked about how making his shows and movies helps him deal with sad and difficult feelings, like the loss of a family member.
He said that making the show was like a way of dealing with his feelings and that he hopes it helps others too.
Flanagan also talked about how he thinks people sometimes misunderstand horror movies, and how Stephen King, whose books he adapts, writes stories about people and feelings.
He also shared his thoughts on why monologues in movies are important.
Mike Flanagan discussed how his work helps him deal with grief.
He stated that "The Haunting of Hill House" was a coping mechanism.
Flanagan spoke about the "bias against horror" in the industry.
He shared his views on Stephen King as a writer.
Flanagan argued for the importance of monologues in film.
- Who
- Mike Flanagan
- What
- Flanagan discussed how his work, especially "The Haunting of Hill House," helped him cope with grief and loss.
- When
- During the closing of the inaugural event
- Where
- SXSW London
- Why
- To discuss his work and creative process, including how he uses it to cope with grief.
Mike Flanagan
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View of Horror Genre
Mike Flanagan
Audiences and industry professionals often have a misperception about horror, underestimating its artistic value.
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- Event
- SXSW London
- Flanagan's Notable Works
- "The Haunting of Hill House," "Doctor Sleep," "Midnight Mass"
- Upcoming Project
- Amazon's TV adaptation of Stephen King's "Carrie"
- Film being Premiered
- "The Life of Chuck"
- Source of Inspiration
- Grief and Loss