Mike Flanagan Is Overrated

This one has been a long time coming, and honestly, I think it's about time we talk about Mike Flanagan and how he is (in my opinion) seriously overrated. Mike Flanagan is a name now well known in the horror sphere for some time now, and with his most recent accolade being a miniseries remake of "Carrie" (because that's what we need in 2026), I think I need to discuss why I think he's overrated. Let's dive in.

Let's Talk About The Lanterns Trailer

 So I've had some time to digest the "Lanterns" trailer, and when they said this was gonna have "True Detective" vibes...I was NOT expecting a carbon copy. There are some words that I have to say, but I think most of it has already been said. Just for the record, I'm gonna add my two cents. Here we go;