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2017 was a massive year for Stephen King fans. IT was easily the biggest adaptation of the author's work this year, but many feel that Mike Flanagan's adaptation of Gerald's Game for Netflix was the best. Now, the director has his sights set on another, more high-profile, King adaptation in the form of a sequel to The Shining, Doctor Sleep. Stephen King wrote this sequel to The Shining in 2013. During a recent interview, Mike Flanagan was asked what other Stephen King works he might be interested in adapting. He also name drops Lisey's Story, something King has also said he'd like to see but Doctor Sleep was also mentioned as something he would be interested in doing. Here's what Flanagan had to say about it. "There are so many. But the ones I'd want to do the most are Doctor Sleep and Lisey's Story. In both cases, it's because I identify with the protagonists so much. Lisey's Story is a stunning piece of work, a beautiful exploration of marriage. And who wouldn't want to venture back … [Read more...] about Gerald’s Game Director Wants to Do The Shining 2 Next

Director Mike Flanagan has a knack for crafting spine-tingling cinema, which is probably why he is so adept at adapting the work of legendary horror writer Stephen King. With the recently released Doctor Sleep, his second Stephen King adaptation after 2017's Netflix exclusive Gerald's Game, it is certainly an enticing prospect to learn that Flanagan is already in conversation about returning to the Stephen King universe for a third time. Mike Flanagan has discussed these conversations, and revealed the fact that they are happening with none other than Stephen King himself. "[Stephen King and I] are talking actively about what's next, and we have a great idea for that I'm not allowed to talk about yet, but it's really cool, and yeah, I expect there will be another chance to play in that sandbox very soon." Sounds very intriguing, indeed. Thanks to this tease from the director, speculation is sure to be rife as to which Stephen King project the two have been discussing, with many fans … [Read more...] about Doctor Sleep Director & Stephen King Want to Make More Movies Together

Gerard Butler has signed on to return as embattled Secret Service Agent Mike Banning in the new Millennium Films sequel Angel Has Fallen, a follow-up to 2013's Olympus Has Fallen and this year's London Has Fallen. The actor will team up with Millennium Films yet again on this action sequel, which doesn't have a director locked in quite yet. Creighton Rothenberger and Katrin Benedikt, who wrote the first two movies and created the franchise, are returning to write the script. The original action-thriller followed Gerard Butler's Mike Banning as he saved President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) from a terrorist attack at the White House. This year's sequel London Has Fallen took the action across the pond, as a terrorist organization tried to take out several world leaders at once, during the funeral for the late British Prime Minister. Deadline reports that this new tale features Mike Banning himself as the target, as unknown terrorists try to destroy half of Washington D.C. and the … [Read more...] about Olympus Has Fallen 3 Gets Titled Angel Has Fallen, Gerard Butler Will Return

Ewan McGregor is now starring in Doctor Sleep even though he was originally too scared to watch The Shining. Mike Flanagan's sequel to Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror classic hits theaters next week and McGregor is out promoting it. Additionally, the actor is able to finally talk about his role in the less-scary Obi-Wan Kenobi series for the Disney+ streaming service. The actor has known about his return for years, but had to keep it a secret from Star Wars fans, which was no easy task. However, watching The Shining may have been even harder for him. "It took me years to watch The Shining because I'd just heard it was so scary," says Ewan McGregor. Stanley Kubrick's classic is not for the faint of heart, and it's only recently that McGregor was able to sit down and watch it all the way through. As it turns out, there was a particular horror movie that scarred him for life, which turned him off from The Shining and all other horror movies for a long time. Ewan McGregor explains. "I … [Read more...] about Ewan McGregor Didn’t Watch The Shining for Years Because He Was Too Scared

Doctor Sleep has been hailed as worthy successor to The Shining. Stephen King says that he is "delighted for Mike Flanagan and company," over the ecstatic reviews. Flanagan's adaptation of King's sequel novel to The Shining has a lot to live up to, thanks to Stanley Kubrick's take on The Shining, which is widely considered to be one of the best horror movies of all time. As it turns out, King was right about wanting to get this story out there and it appears that Flanagan was the right person for the job. King had this to say about Doctor Sleep. "Mike Flanagan is a talented director, but he's also an excellent storyteller. The movie is a good thing. You'll like this if you liked The Shining, but you'll also like it if you liked Shawshank. It's immersive." It has already been a pretty amazing year for Stephen King adaptations on the big and small screens. However, one viewer believes that Doctor Sleep could be the best of the bunch. More than one person says that they weren't prepared … [Read more...] about Doctor Sleep First Reactions Praise The Shining Sequel, Even Stephen King Likes It