Mike Flanagan’s Latest Venture: A Post-Apocalyptic Zombie Horror Film

Highlights from Mike Flanagan’s Upcoming Project

Renowned director Mike Flanagan is set to produce a new zombie film titled Epilogue, featuring notable actors Kate Siegel and David Dastmalchian.
Flanagan, celebrated for hits like Midnight Mass, will explore themes of post-apocalyptic horror in this new venture.
While the specifics of Epilogue‘s narrative remain largely undisclosed, it promises to deliver an exhilarating experience filled with emotional depth.

Acclaimed horror filmmaker Mike Flanagan is gearing up to produce Epilogue, a fresh entry into the zombie genre that brings back familiar faces from his previous works. Despite an already busy schedule that includes his participation in the upcoming reboot of The Exorcist, an adaptation of Stephen King’s The Life of Chuck, and a TV series based on Carrie at Amazon MGM Studios, Flanagan’s indomitable spirit continues to drive his creativity.

Having directed notable horror films such as Absentia, Oculus, and Doctor Sleep, Flanagan’s reputation soared with his remarkable Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor. His recent series, Midnight Mass, has been particularly well-received, with audiences praising its masterful storytelling and standout performances from actors like Zach Gilford, Kate Siegel, and Hamish Linklater.

Epilogue: A Closer Look at the Cast and Storyline

As reported by Deadline, Epilogue is poised to star David Dastmalchian of Oppenheimer fame alongside Kate Siegel, known for her work in Midnight Mass and The Fall of the House of Usher. This film explores the harsh realities a year post-zombie apocalypse through the lens of a couple desperately seeking a cure for their infected child. The direction will be handled by Michael Fimognari, with a script penned by Luke Barnett and Tanner Thomason.

Although key plot points and character roles for Siegel and Dastmalchian remain undisclosed, it’s speculated that they may portray the troubled parents of the afflicted child. This film marks another collaboration for the trio since their involvement in The Life of Chuck, which recently garnered the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival.

No specific release date for Epilogue has been announced, but Flanagan enthusiasts can anticipate a thrilling lineup of horror entertainment, including The Exorcist, set to hit theaters on March 13, 2026, and the eight-episode series adaptation of Stephen King’s Carry currently developing at Amazon.

Source: Deadline

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