Flanagan wants to make new Jaws and Jurassic
Mike Flanagan, the acclaimed filmmaker known for his masterful explorations of horror and deep character studies, is signaling a shift in his creative priorities. Following the streaming success of his “Carrie” mini-series and the launch of the trailer for “The Exorcist: Martyrs,” the director has opened up a fascinating dialogue about the allure of established cinematic franchises.
After years spent deliberately avoiding large-scale sequels, Flanagan has expressed a newfound appetite for diving into worlds he loves and respects, injecting his unique vision into established narratives. He admitted that while he used to believe he would stick to original concepts, he now realizes the joy of playing within a framework he already admires.
This artistic pivot leads to some deliciously ambitious dream projects. Flanagan revealed that two franchise titans stand at the top of his list: the world of Steven Spielberg’s original creations, Jaws, and the age-old fascination with dinosaurs, represented by Jurassic.
He mused that he genuinely wishes he could step into a world where he knows and adores the context, and apply his signature spin to it. “Honestly, I wish to hell I could make a JAWS movie,” he stated, highlighting the powerful pull of creating a sequel to one of cinema’s most iconic films.
The idea of a Jurassic adventure, too, sounds irresistible. Flanagan envisioned a truly terrifying dinosaur horror experience, suggesting a desire to push the boundaries of blockbuster filmmaking into genuinely scary territory.
The legacy of the Jaws franchise offers a rich landscape for storytelling. While the original remains a landmark achievement, subsequent films have often faced criticism, yet they have cultivated a devoted fanbase of their own. This dynamic proves that even when sequels falter, the underlying mythology continues to resonate powerfully with audiences.
Flanagan’s desire to explore these legendary worlds suggests a willingness to blend high-stakes cinematic spectacle with deeply personal and unsettling storytelling, offering fans a fresh, adrenaline-pumping take on cinematic history.
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