Mike Flanagan’s New Horror Show Teases Return Of Divisive Element Missing From 2022 Netflix Series

While The Fall Of The House Of Usher sounds like a wilder, funnier ride than many earlier Mike Flanagan shows, the Netflix series will still find room for one of the writer/director’s most famous motifs. Mike Flanagan has developed a unique, recognizable style in his years as one of Hollywood’s pre-eminent horror filmmakers. While his earlier movies like Oculus, Hush, and the Stephen King adaptation Gerald’s Game were fast-paced, merciless, and often grim, Flanagan’s Netflix shows have seen him lean into themes of family, community, and faith. While few horror auteurs can make these scary, Flanagan has found a way to masterfully balance fear and hope.