Mike Flanagan Shines as 'The Fall Of The House Of Usher' Delivers Record-Breaking Score on RT

Summary

Mike Flanagan's adaptation of The Fall of the House of Usher is his highest-rated work to date on Rotten Tomatoes.

The miniseries has achieved a remarkable 97% rating, surpassing Flanagan's previous works Hush and The Haunting of Hill House, both of which scored 93%.

The Fall of the House of Usher is slated to be Flanagan's ultimate horror endeavor for Netflix.

Mike Flanagan's newest project, The Fall of the House of Usher, has achieved his highest Rotten Tomatoes score to date. Known for his successful adaptations of Stephen King novels and popular Netflix horror series, Flanagan's latest endeavor is a loose interpretation of Edgar Allan Poe's classic story. The highly-anticipated premiere is scheduled for October 12 on Netflix.

Following the release of The Fall of the House of Usher, critics have begun sharing their opinions, resulting in an official score on Rotten Tomatoes. Currently, the score sits at an impressive 97% based on 30 reviews. It is important to note that this score may fluctuate as additional reviews are added before and after the show's release. This surpasses Flanagan's previous highest-rated works, 2016's Hush and 2018's The Haunting of Hill House, both of which achieved a score of 93%.

Can Mike Flanagan's Rotten Tomatoes Hot Streak Continue Away From Netflix?

Mike Flanagan's latest offering, The Fall of the House of Usher, maintains his exceptional track record. With Absentia as his maiden venture on the platform in 2011, Flanagan established himself as a filmmaker who consistently evades negative reviews. This streak of achievements has been further bolstered by his exclusive collaborations with Netflix, such as The Haunting of Bly Manor and The Midnight Club.

The Fall of the House of Usher will be Mike Flanagan's last horror project for Netflix, at least for now. It is unclear whether he can maintain his streak of success with his upcoming ventures outside of Netflix. Though Flanagan's horror shows on Netflix received praise, his earlier non-Netflix works, such as Oculus, Before I Wake, and Ouija: Origin of Evil, also garnered positive reviews.

Aside from parting ways with Netflix, Flanagan is exploring different genres in his upcoming projects. However, he will continue to adapt Stephen King's works, including The Life of Chuck (featuring Mark Hamill from The Fall of the House of Usher) and a Dark Tower series. This familiarity with King's material may contribute to Flanagan's ability to maintain strong reviews. Nonetheless, as he adds more titles to his portfolio, it remains to be seen how long he can sustain his impressive Rotten Tomatoes track record.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes