Tarantino Watches Netflix: His Favorite Show Is Mike Flanagan's 93%-Rated Horror Gem
Mike Flanagan is one of the most outstanding horror directors of our time, who has filmed several series for Netflix. Even Quentin Tarantino, who dislikes the streaming platform, could not resist his work.
Quentin Tarantino is a director whose films have long been considered cult classics. But what does the master himself watch when he takes a break from filming?
As it turns out, even a devoted fan of the big screen could not resist one of the best Netflix series – Mike Flanagan's The Haunting of Hill House.
Tarantino Named 'The Haunting of Hill House' His Favorite Series
Tarantino has said that he values a quality script and atmosphere in cinema above all else. His favorite movies are those that grab you from the first minutes and don't let go until the end.
Therefore, it is not surprising that he was drawn to the series The Haunting of Hill House – a gothic horror drama created by Mike Flanagan. In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, the director said:
“My favourite series, with no competition, is The Haunting of Hill House.”
What Is 'The Haunting of Hill House' About?
Almost 30 years ago, the Crain family experienced a tragedy in Hill House. They bought the estate with the intention of restoring and reselling it, but the house's paranormal activity quickly drove its new inhabitants crazy.
Even as adults, the Crains cannot understand what happened in this cursed place – an attack by mysterious forces or a terrible psychological catastrophe.
Faced with a new drama, the five siblings and their father have a chance to heal old wounds and reunite – or destroy their lives completely.
'The Haunting of Hill House' Is the Best Gothic Horror Show in Recent Years
The Haunting of Hill House is based on Shirley Jackson's 1959 novel of the same name, a classic of Gothic literature.
Flanagan interprets the story quite freely, adding modern elements, such as drug addiction resulting from childhood trauma.
The director successfully follows the main rule of the genre: to overcome fear, you must face it. The TV format and nonlinear narrative create incomparable tension, gradually drawing viewers into an atmosphere of madness and revealing each character's personality.
What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'The Haunting of Hill House'?
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The Haunting of Hill House has 93% from critics and 91% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
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On IMDb, the series has a score of 8.5/10.
