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Mike Flanagan Discusses Grief and Horror at SXSW

6/7/2025

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Director Mike Flanagan opened up at SXSW London about how his haunting creations, like The Haunting of Hill House, served as a cathartic outlet for his grief following a family tragedy. He passionately defended horror's rich storytelling potential and revealed the significance of monologues in film, teasing details about his next project, The Life of Chuck.

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Director Mike Flanagan opened up at SXSW London about how his haunting creations, like The Haunting of Hill House, served as a cathartic outlet for his grief following a family tragedy. He passionately defended horror's rich storytelling potential and revealed the significance of monologues in film, teasing details about his next project, The Life of Chuck.