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Mike Flanagan made a name for himself in Hollywood as a horror filmmaker, and while he has a range of filmographies exploring this genre, he’s proven that he isn’t confined to it. His latest work,The Life of Chuck, was adapted from Stephen King’s 2020 novella, and he reiterated that this is not a horror story.
It’s easy to see why people usually assume that everything Flanagan creates is a horror film. He has a fondness for adapting King’s works to the screen, and the author is revered in the line of horror fiction. Titles such asDoctor SleepandGerald’s Gamewere Flanagan’s projects based on King’s best-selling books.
Mike Flanagan assertsThe Life of Chuckisn’t a horror movie
Over the years,Mike Flanaganbasked in the glory of his widely acclaimed television series, such asThe Haunting of Hill HouseandMidnight Mass. In 2024, he ventured into adaptingStephen King’sThe Life of ChuckwithTom Hiddlestonin the lead. The plot follows the titular character’s life told in reverse chronological order.
The director was quick to shut down speculations that this was going to be another attempt at scaring people in theaters. While speaking at FAN EXPO Canada, he toldScreen Rantthat it was different from other King adaptations he made in the past. If people were going to check it out expecting jump scares and such, then they would be disappointed.
What I can tell you about The Life of Chuck is that it’s not a horror story. And that’s the biggest thing I want people to know going in. It is based on the Stephen King story, and it’s me, so it’s a very reasonable assumption that would be scary.
He took pride in the film and confessed it’s his most favorite to date. He described it as a story that showcased another side of King, the one who wrote 1982’sRita Hayworth and Shawshank RedemptionandThe Body(adapted on screen asStand by Me).
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The filmmaker teased that fans should expect a “life-affirming celebration of joy and existence and mortality,” something that is quite unique to a typical Flanagan project. Still,The Life of Chuckfeatures supernatural elements that give viewers a sense of thrill and mystery.
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This evolution in Flanagan’s filmmaking career continues to shine through his works. The filmmaker previously said that he had a shift of heart when it came to writing scripts and that he no longer wants toend stories with bleak endings.
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During the making ofThe Life of Chuck, he revealed viaColliderthat it was the first time in his life that he loved what he saw on the monitor. “I knew that there was something magical happening,” said the director who witnessed this event unfold before his eyes for four straight days.
The Life of Chuckhits theaters on June 28, 2025.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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