Summary
Mike Flanaganreveals what slasher franchise he would like to direct after signing on toThe Exorcist. One of the biggest names in horror, Flanagan is known for writing and directing the acclaimed filmsAbsentia,Oculus,Hush,Before I Wake,Ouija: Origin of Evil,Gerald’s Game, andDoctor Sleep– and creating the Netflix horror seriesThe Haunting of Hill House,Midnight Mass, andThe Fall of the House of Usher. Recently, it was announced that Flanagan has signed on to direct anewExorcistmovieafter David Gordon Green’sThe Exorcist: Believerwas a critical disaster.
Now, after recently signing on toThe Exorcist,Mike Flanaganhas revealed what slasher franchise he would like to direct next –A Nightmare on Elm Street.
On X, formerly Twitter, the filmmaker responded, “A guy can dream” to aNightmare on Elm Streetfan poster featuring Freddy Kreuger’s face and Flanagan’s name.
What Would Mike Flanagan’s Nightmare On Elm Street Be Like?
Like His Exorcist Movie, It Could Be A “Radical New Take”
Flanagan is officially directing a newExorcistmovie, which is being called a “radical new take” on the franchise and was recently dated for a release on August 02, 2025, which is a Friday the 13th. As a filmmaker,Flanagan is known for his ability to explore complex themes within the horror genre and create deeply unsettling atmospheres, so his newExorcistmovie will likely feature his signature blend of psychological horror and character-driven storytelling. His fresh narrative twist could focus on the psychological and emotional turmoil of possession and exorcism.
As a straight slasher,Nightmare on Elm Streetmay fall a little out of Flanagan’s wheelhouse. However, the franchise’s focus on the supernatural is more up Flanagan’s alley.If he were to make aNightmare on Elm Streetmovie, it would likely emphasize the surreal and psychological aspects of dreams and nightmares, delving deeper into the psyche of both Freddy Krueger and his victims, exploring their fears and traumas in a more profound way.
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TheNightmare on Elm Streetfranchisehasn’t had a new installment since 2010, and is begging to be revitalized by a modern filmmaker like Flanagan. He’s already proven his ability to revitalize horror franchises when he madeOuija: Origin of Evil, a prequel to the 2014 filmOuijawhich improved upon the original. No matter if it’s TheExorcistorA Nightmare on Elm Street,Mike Flanaganis the guy to revitalize the horror franchises and bring them back to relevance.
A Nightmare on Elm Street
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A Nightmare on Elm Street, released in 1984, explores the terror faced by a group of teenagers haunted in their dreams by Fred Krueger, a vengeful spirit. As they confront a series of mysterious deaths, Nancy Thompson uncovers the truth about Krueger’s dark past and seeks to stop him.
