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Mike Flanagan watch order

Mike Flanagan movies in order, by release and rating. Updated October 20, 2026.

Mike Flanagan's films and series don't connect, so watch them in release order or start anywhere. The Haunting of Hill House (2018) is the best place to start, then The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020), Midnight Mass (2021) and The Fall of the House of Usher (2023). Of the films, Hush (2016), Gerald's Game (2017) and Doctor Sleep (2019), a sequel to The Shining, are the essentials. His newest work is Carrie (2026) on Prime Video.

How to watch the Mike Flanagan movies in order: the full guide

All 16 films and series in the Mike Flanagan franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is Absentia (2011); the first in chronological order is Absentia (set in A tunnel in Glendale).

Release order

  1. Absentia (Movie, 2011): Flanagan's Kickstarter-funded debut about a husband missing for seven years.
  2. Oculus (Movie, 2013): Karen Gillan sets out to prove a mirror killed her parents; his breakout.
  3. Hush (Movie, 2016): A deaf writer against a masked killer; co-written by and starring Kate Siegel.
  4. Before I Wake (Movie, 2016): A foster child's dreams, and nightmares, come to life.
  5. Ouija: Origin of Evil (Movie, 2016): A 1967 prequel to Ouija (2014), praised as a big improvement on it.
  6. Gerald's Game (Movie, 2017): Carla Gugino handcuffed to a bed; Stephen King's "unfilmable" novel.
  7. The Haunting of Hill House (Series, 2018): The Crain family, past and present; the place to start with Flanagan.
  8. Doctor Sleep (Movie, 2019): Ewan McGregor as grown-up Danny Torrance; a sequel to The Shining.
  9. The Haunting of Bly Manor (Series, 2020): The Turn of the Screw as a gothic romance; the second Haunting.
  10. Midnight Mass (Series, 2021): A priest arrives on an island and miracles begin; drawn from Flanagan's Catholic upbringing.
  11. The Midnight Club (Series, 2022): Terminally ill teens tell scary stories at midnight; one season.
  12. The Fall of the House of Usher (Series, 2023): Edgar Allan Poe's stories folded into one pharma dynasty.
  13. The Life of Chuck (Movie, 2024): A Stephen King story told backwards, with Tom Hiddleston.
  14. Shelby Oaks (Movie, 2024): Chris Stuckmann's debut, which Flanagan executive produced.
  15. Carrie (Series, 2026): Flanagan reimagines Stephen King's Carrie as a Prime Video series.
  16. Clayface (Movie, 2026): A DC body-horror film co-written by Flanagan and directed by James Watkins.

Chronological order

  1. Absentia (set in A tunnel in Glendale): Flanagan's Kickstarter-funded debut about a husband missing for seven years.
  2. Oculus (set in A haunted antique mirror): Karen Gillan sets out to prove a mirror killed her parents; his breakout.
  3. Hush (set in A house in the woods): A deaf writer against a masked killer; co-written by and starring Kate Siegel.
  4. Before I Wake (set in A boy whose dreams come true): A foster child's dreams, and nightmares, come to life.
  5. Ouija: Origin of Evil (set in Los Angeles, 1967): A 1967 prequel to Ouija (2014), praised as a big improvement on it.
  6. Gerald's Game (set in A lake house in Alabama): Carla Gugino handcuffed to a bed; Stephen King's "unfilmable" novel.
  7. The Haunting of Hill House (set in The Crain family, 1992 and now): The Crain family, past and present; the place to start with Flanagan.
  8. Doctor Sleep (set in Dan Torrance, decades after The Shining): Ewan McGregor as grown-up Danny Torrance; a sequel to The Shining.
  9. The Haunting of Bly Manor (set in An English country house): The Turn of the Screw as a gothic romance; the second Haunting.
  10. Midnight Mass (set in Crockett Island): A priest arrives on an island and miracles begin; drawn from Flanagan's Catholic upbringing.
  11. The Midnight Club (set in A hospice for young people): Terminally ill teens tell scary stories at midnight; one season.
  12. The Fall of the House of Usher (set in The Usher family, 1953 to 2023): Edgar Allan Poe's stories folded into one pharma dynasty.
  13. The Life of Chuck (set in A life told backwards): A Stephen King story told backwards, with Tom Hiddleston.
  14. Shelby Oaks (set in A missing YouTuber): Chris Stuckmann's debut, which Flanagan executive produced.
  15. Carrie (set in Carrie starts high school): Flanagan reimagines Stephen King's Carrie as a Prime Video series.
  16. Clayface (set in Gotham City): A DC body-horror film co-written by Flanagan and directed by James Watkins.

Common questions

What order should I watch the Mike Flanagan movies in?

Mike Flanagan's films and series don't connect, so watch them in release order or start anywhere. The Haunting of Hill House (2018) is the best place to start, then The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020), Midnight Mass (2021) and The Fall of the House of Usher (2023). Of the films, Hush (2016), Gerald's Game (2017) and Doctor Sleep (2019), a sequel to The Shining, are the essentials. His newest work is Carrie (2026) on Prime Video.

How many Mike Flanagan movies and shows are there?

There are 16 titles in the Mike Flanagan franchise: 10 films and 6 series, released from 2011 to 2026.

How long does it take to watch all the Mike Flanagan movies?

About 67 hours for all 16 titles, counting every episode. The essentials only (14 titles) take about 64 hours.

What is the first Mike Flanagan title in chronological order?

Absentia, set in A tunnel in Glendale. In release order the first is Absentia (2011).

Which Mike Flanagan titles can I skip?

Shelby Oaks and Clayface. They are spin-offs, side stories or non-canon entries; the main story holds without them.