The Exorcist: Believer came and went from theaters last fall with a shoulder shrug and caused Blumhouse and Universal to panic a bit. After sinking millions into acquiring the rights to the franchise, they need it to work. They took a big step this afternoon.
The studio has handed the franchise to director Mike Flanagan , who is responsible for some of the best horror has had to offer in the last decade. Flanagan will write, produce, and direct a new take on the franchise. Yes, the David Gordon Green-directed Believer is being tossed aside, as Variety is reporting this will be a fresh start. Mike Flanagan at the US premiere of 'Doctor Sleep' at the Regency Village Theatre. Editorial credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.
'Reuniting with my friends at Blumhouse, with whom I've made some of my favorite pieces of work, only makes this more exciting.' The director previously made three films with Blumhouse: Oculus, Hush, and Ouija: Origin of Evil. 'Mike's voice and vision are indispensable for horror fans, and we are excited to welcome him back to Blumhouse,' said Blumhouse founder and CEO Jason Blum.
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