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A Look at Kate Siegel and Her Husband Mike Flanagan’s Works Together
American actress Kate Siegel has been married to her filmmaker husband Mike Flanagan for more than five years now — married on February 6, 2016.
And while their marital relationship has ticked over five years, their professional relationship goes way back. The married duo has been working together for almost nine years now, ever since they first worked in the 2013 movie Oculus.
In most of the works they have done together — Siegel as an actress and Flanagan as a director — the audience can easily find one constant thing, which is that they love to make horror movies and scare the audiences.
Even though the two have scared the bejeezus out of the audience, their children, who are 5 years old and younger, don’t have the slightest clue that “Mommy and Daddy go to work and just murder everyone you love.”
The husband-wife duo’s latest collaboration is Netflix’s drama-horror-mystery series Midnight Mass. In this show, too, the couple has continued their tradition. And, after years of close exposure to these acting projects, Siegel considers her husband a horror “genius.”
Here is a look at Kate Siegel and her husband Mike Flanagan’s works together, up until this point.
‘Oculus’ (2013)
The 2013 movie Oculus was the second time that the American actress had met her future filmmaker husband — the first time was during an audition for Flanagan’s movie which didn’t happen.
The rated-R horror-mystery movie was directed by Flanagan and in it, Siegel portrayed the role of Marisol Chavez.
Siegel was selected to play the role after the originally hired actress injured herself. While speaking of her casting to the movie, she said to Entertainment Weekly, “He [Flanagan] was like, ‘It’s a huge part of the movie, and I really want to work with you. I’ll keep you in mind for other things if you’re willing to come to hang out with us in Alabama for eight weeks.’ I was like, ‘Sure!'” It’s a promise he kept.”
As for the movie itself, its official synopsis is, “A woman tries to exonerate her brother, who was convicted of murder, by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phenomenon.”
‘Hush’ (2016)
The 2016 movie Hush is another rated-R movie in which the husband-wife duo had worked together and the first after Oculus.
Sometime after they had worked together in Oculus, Siegel and Flanagan began dating each other and they started to help each other in several of their professional works, such as preparing for auditions and reading through scripts.
During one of their conversations, they developed an idea to create a movie, which ended up being Hush. The movie is about Maddie, “A deaf and mute writer who retreated into the woods to live a solitary life must fight for her life in silence when a masked killer appears at her window.”
The movie was directed by Flanagan and was co-written by Flanagan and Siegel. The lead role of Maddie was played by Siegel herself.
‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’ (2016)
Ouija: Origin of Evil is the first PG-13 movie that the couple had worked in together. This movie was directed by Flanagan and was written by Flanagan, Jeff Howard, and Juliet Snowden.
The official synopsis of the movie is, “In 1967 Los Angeles, a widowed mother and her daughters add a new stunt to bolster their seance scam business by inviting an evil presence into their home, not realizing how dangerous it is.”
In this movie, Siegel played a minor role of a character named Jenny Browning, a “skeptical daughter of Mr. Browning who gets a scare when she’s revealed to be after her father’s money.”
Speaking of her role in the movie, the actress mentioned that she had never been a blonde before and it was the first that she had dyed her hair for a role. She adds, “I think that movie is a joy, but the thing I remember the most is how much fun I had being a blonde.”
‘Gerald’s Game’ (2017)
Just around a year after Ouija: Origin of Evil was released, a new movie in which Siegel and Flanagan had come up. It was titled Gerald’s Game, a Netflix drama-horror-thriller movie.
Flanagan directed the movie and it was co-written by Flanagan, Jeff Howard, and Stephen King (based on the novel by).
In this movie, Siegel portrayed the role of Sally, the mother of actress Carla Gugino’s character, Jessie, who sees her mother in her hallucinations and memories.
Fun fact: During the filming of her part, Siegel was nine months pregnant and was “very uncomfortable” due to nausea. She says, “I remember saying early on to Mike, ‘Don’t glam me up. I want the frizzy hair. I want to be glowing and sweating. I don’t want any of this pretend-glorifying-of-motherhood B.S.’ Then I’m watching the movie and going, ‘What was I thinking?!’”
‘The Haunting of Hill House’ (2018)
The Haunting of Hill House is a Netflix horror-mystery mini-series created by Flanagan. In this movie, Siegel portrayed the role of Theodora Crain, the “daughter of the Crain family with a psychic affinity that activates through touch.”
The actress loved her character, Theodora, in the show so much that she named her daughter after it.
The series was an instant hit as it garnered viewers from across the world. This led to Flanagan receiving a multi-year deal with Netflix.
The official synopsis of the show is, “Flashing between past and present, a fractured family confronts haunting memories of their old home and the terrifying events that drove them from it.”
‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ (2020)
Following the huge success of The Haunting of Hill House, Flanagan and his work-partner, Macy, once again took their turn into making another anthology series. The mini-series was titled The Haunting of Bly Manor and it was distributed by Netflix.
While Flanagan served as the creator of the show, this time he only directed one episode of the show. In this one, Siegel also had a limited appearance, in two episodes to be precise — played the role of Viola.
As Flanagan wasn’t heavily involved much in this one – as a director – unlike other of his projects, Siegel felt “sheltered” and she enjoyed the activity of working together with other talents, as per the actress.
Her scenes were directed by Axelle Carolyn. Recalling her time with Carolyn, Siegel said, “When we were going through all of these [scenes] — ‘She would wake. She would walk. She would sleep.’”
She continues, “[Axelle] would say, ‘In this one, I want it to be like this.’ And she would pull up an image of Dracula from long ago. Having that kind of visual representation of what she was trying to get was so inspiring to me. It made me want to collaborate more with her.”
‘Midnight Mass’ (2021)
Midnight Mass is another Netflix project in which the married couple has worked together, which premiered on September 24, 2021. This is also a horror-mystery series that is created as well as directed by Flanagan.
In this one, Siegel portrayed one of the lead roles of Erin Greene, a woman who lives on the isolated Crockett Island. The synopsis is, “An isolated island community experiences miraculous events – and frightening omens – after the arrival of a charismatic, mysterious young priest.”
Siegel is quite familiar with the story of this show as her husband has been trying to make it for years. In the movie Hush, Siegel’s character had written a best-selling book titled Midnight Mass. And, if looked clearly, the same Midnight Mass book has also popped up as an Easter egg in Gerald’s Game.
Speaking of these easter eggs, Siegel said, “It’s come in so many different forms. It was a movie, it was a novel, it was a series. So, yeah, I knew the story, but that was before it went through the [show’s] writer’s room. The writers added so much to this story,” Siegel continues. “They took what was a wonderful idea and turned it into an exquisite masterpiece.”
No Demo Reno is one of the most popular shows on HGTV.
As the name of the show goes, it is all about home renovations without any major demolitions of the houses that get renovated. The reality series has been on air since 2021, and due to popular demand, No Demo Reno Season 3 premiered in September 2023.
Since then, there have been a lot of questions regarding the show.
Questions like “Where is No Demo Reno filmed?” and “Is No Demo Reno coming back?” have been trending for quite some time after the premiere of season 3. Similarly, netizens want to know more about the cast of the HGTV show and its recent season.
Here are the answers to all the questions of No Demo Reno!
Where is ‘No Demo Reno’ filmed?
According to The Cinemaholic, No Demo Reno is specially filmed in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Jennifer Todryk, commonly known as the Rambling Redhead, presently lives there with her family.
Todryk was raised in Burleson, Texas, and currently resides in North Dallas with her husband and three children. The pair already owns Armour Coffee Co., a coffee shop in neighboring Allen, Texas, and are in the midst of developing a brewery under the same name.
This shows that Todryk is well-versed in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, and hence is comfortable filming and renovating in the area.
The cast of ‘No Demo Reno’
The main cast of No Demo Reno is Todryk. She is the one who renovates the houses in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and calls all the shots.
She is the face of the HGTV show, and sometimes her kids and husband make a cameo. She shares three kids, Von, Berkley, and Vivienne, with her husband, Mike.
As of 2023, Todryk and Mike have been married for 12 years. Mike is a veteran and currently runs a coffee shop, Armor Coffee Co., named after Psalm 91:4, the soldier’s prayer.
He is also working on opening their own brewery, Armor Brewing Co. The renovations of the brewery are going to be featured on No Demo Reno Season 3.
Todryk told TV Insider how it was “super fun to have the family involved.”
She added, “Though at the end of the day, this is my thing, so if my kids don’t want to film or want to be a normal kid after school and watch TV rather than talk on a mic and be part of something I’m filming, then I never make them film.”
About ‘No Demo Reno’ Season 3
No Demo Reno Season 3 premiered on September 14, 2023. At the time of writing, the season is ongoing.
In No Demo Reno Season 3, Todryk is prepared for anything — from projects that are near to her heart to those that have big setbacks.
In the first episode of the new season, she renovated a 1960s home for a family of five, integrating the updated areas with an organic modern style. She added functional storage, including a bespoke appliance cabinet, to the tiny kitchen.
She also installed a dramatic double vanity and bold floor tile in the bathroom, making it suitable for both children and visitors. In the upcoming episodes, Todryk’s beautiful details will be highlighted while she renovates various houses.
This includes a custom-constructed whisky cabinet and a dramatic butler’s pantry with porcelain tile counters while leaving the walls intact. Season 3 also covers her family’s next personal endeavor: the renovation and launch of their local brewery.
In an interview with TV Insider, Todryk mentioned how No Demo Reno Season 3 was different from the previous seasons. She said, “I know season 3 is definitely different from season 1, all in great and positive ways. Not only are my designs constantly changing as a designer as trends come and go but also the show in general.”
She also revealed that she became an executive producer of the HGTV show in Season 2 and in Season 3 too. Because of this, she was able to “change the tone a little bit and evolve the show into something that was more authentic to myself and my personality.”
Talking about difficulties in Season 3, Todryk said, “The biggest and hardest part about this is money does not stretch as far as it did when I started the journey.”
When she started her remodeling journey in 2019, little went a long way. But now, it is not the same.
“It is drastically different to the point where I can’t get anything for the fraction of what I paid my contractors in the first season. I’m really having to get crafty and creative, trying to find discounts and sell homeowner items for more money,” Todryk added.
She mentioned that Season 3 of the show was very near and dear to her heart. She was most excited about the finale episode and said, “Having clients that are so expressive whenever they see their home. I get a handful of those each season with really big personalities. The finale episode is just that.”
“I’m excited for the sweet ending to the season for sure. Happy tears and thankfulness,” she gushed.
Is ‘No Demo Reno’ coming back?
There has been no formal confirmation of a Season 4 renewal or release date announcement.
Given that No Demo Reno Season 3 only premiered on September 14, 2023, it is too early to predict whether the HGTV program will get a fourth season. The third season was renewed in November 2022, after the end of the second season.
There is no news about ‘No Demo Reno’ Season 4. (Source: Instagram)
Therefore, if the show were to be renewed, then it might be around the time when Season 3 comes to an end. Most likely, No Demo Reno will come back for a fourth season.
It draws in a lot of viewers and has a massive fanbase. According to Nielsen and the network, No Demo Reno earned more than 18.4 million viewers in its sophomore season and ranked among the Top 3 non-news/sports cable programs among W25-54 and upmarket W25-54.
So, there is a high possibility that No Demo Reno will be back with Season 4.
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Scott’s Vacation House Rules Season 4 – Cast, Release Date, and More
‘Scott’s Vacation House Rules’ is considered one of the best real estate shows that people enjoy watching on TV.
Scott’s Vacation House Rules is a TV series hosted by Scott McGillivray, where he offers insightful suggestions regarding renovating and rental strategies.
With McGillivray’s knowledge in real estate investing and renovation, he shared his ability to unlock the rental potential of even the most neglected properties in the show. Likewise, he and his team members transformed the lackluster space into a beautiful and unique place.
He also educates people to make smart investment decision in properties and provide tips to succeed in the highly competitive world of real estate.
The first season of Scott’s Vacation House Rules premiered on HGTV in 2020 when everyone was spending more time indoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As people had extra free time during the pandemic, they were more attracted to the series. Viewers also found the show interesting because it proved that having a big space isn’t necessary, but it’s all about learning to transform what you have into something beautiful.
Scott’s Vacation House Rules was primarily filmed in various locations in Canada. The show’s first season was recorded in many places in Ontario City, such as Haliburton Highlands, Muskoka, and Wasaga Beach.
According to the Toronto Sun, the initial episode of the season was from Trent Lakes, Canada where the crew paid around $300 per night for the shooting.
Similarly, season two of the series was shot around several places in Southern Ontario, including Trent Lakes, Trent Hills, Minden, Blue Mountain, Collingwood, and Kawartha Lakes.
Moreover, the third season of the show was one of the biggest seasons of all as it featured 12 episodes and was released on April 15, 2021.
During an interview with Entertainment Tonight Canada, McGillivray revealed that the third season of the series was the most challenging.
He stated, “It’s the most episodes we’ve ever done and it’s the biggest project that we’ve ever taken on during one of the most challenging times. However, I’m excited because people are getting great ideas and being able to acquire dream vacation properties and a way to afford it as well.”
Season 4 of ‘Scott’s Vacation House Rules’ was recently released
The fourth season of Scott’s Vacation House Rules made its debut on June 3, 2023, with a total of 10 episodes. In the latest season, McGillivray and the crew members continued to renovate the various properties around Ontario City.
In the first episode of the season, the team member purchased the new lakeside cabin and transformed the old property into a modern residence. As the episode proceeds, the crew transformed many more rental properties in Southern Ontario.
Likewise, recently, on September 9, 2023, the host of Scott’s Vacation House Rules, Debra Salmoni, posted a picture with McGillivray on her Instagram and announced that part 2 of the fourth season had aired.
Accompanying the announcement, Salmoni expressed her deep affection for being part of the series. She stated, “The team, the homeowners, the designs, locations, and most of all, Scott. It’s pure gold. Top shelf in every way. My heart is so full and proud to be a part of it.”
She also hoped that the viewers of the show would be interested in watching the upcoming 7 episodes of season four and revealed that she designed the episode with all her hard work and dedication.
Following the post, many of the fans and followers showed their love and support for the show. One person commented, “You guys are the best … so much fun watching your show!!! It’s more than a design show,” while another wrote, “Favorite show!”
Meet ‘Scott’s Vacation House Rules’ two co-hosts
As previously stated, Scott’s Vacation House Rules is hosted by McGillivray and Salmoni.
While they have great chemistry as show hosts, it’s important to note that they have separate personal lives.
Scott McGillivray has been happily married to his wife, Sabrina McGillivray
Scott and Sabrina met for the first time when they were on vacation. During that time, the duo had an instant connection and eventually started dating.
After being in a relationship for several years, the couple exchanged their vows in June 2009 in the presence of close friends and family members.
Over more than a decade of their married life, Scott and Sabrina welcomed two wonderful children into the world. Their first daughter, Myah, was born in January 2012, and their younger daughter, Layla, was born in October 2013.
Since welcoming their children into their lives, the television personality and his wife make sure to prioritize them. They go above and beyond to ensure their daughter has a smile on their face.
Scott McGillivray cherishes spending quality time with his wife, Sabrina McGillivray, and their two children. (Source: Instagram)
Scott consistently shares the picture of his children on social media. For instance, on 2020 Mother’s Day, he posted a picture of his wife and two daughters and captioned, “Thank you for being such an incredible mom and role model to our girls. Even in the toughest of times, you keep us all on course. You never cease to amaze me!”
Likewise, in an interview with HGTV in 2022, he expressed his appreciation for fatherhood. He revealed that the most beautiful aspect of being a father is the precious time he gets to speed with his children.
The television personality added, “I have an awesome time teaching them about the things I love to do, as well as watching them learn, grow, and develop their skills.”
Debra Salmoni has been married to Dave Salmoni for 6 Years
Debra and Dave got married on June 13, 2015, in front of their parents and some close friends. The couple has remained open about their relationship, frequently posting pictures of them on social media.
Recently on June 13, 2023, Debra posted a picture from their wedding day to mark their eight years of togetherness. Alongside the image, she captioned, “8 years married today. Wow. It seems like just yesterday we were dating, and dreaming about the life we could build together.”
The host went on to express her feelings for her husband. She said she loves her partner not only in the beautiful moment but also during difficult times.
Debra highlighted that they stood by each other’s side through challenges like the pandemic and financial problems, which strengthened their bond even more.
She concluded the post by saying, “You are my person. My lifeline, my best friend. My absolute everything that brings joy to my soul. 8 years ago I fell madly and deeply in love with you @realdavesalmoni and I’ve never looked back.”
Throughout Debra and Dave’s nearly a decade of marriage, they welcomed two children, a son and a daughter, whom they love immensely.
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Fans Are Eagerly Waiting for the Release of ‘Hubie Halloween 2’ – Details on Cast Members
A fan said, “I want Hubie Halloween 2.”
Netflix provided the audience with the famous mystery horror comedy movie Hubie Halloween on October 7, 2020.
The film received overwhelmingly positive reviews from reviewers and the media, and fans fell in love with it right away.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting Hubie Halloween 2 since the film’s premiere for almost three years.
Fans were disappointed not to receive the sequel in previous years, but they still have a ray of hope that it may be released on Halloween in 2023.
Will there be ‘Hubie Halloween 2?’
The possibility for a follow-up movie, temporarily titled Hubie Halloween 2, appears promising even though there hasn’t been any formal announcement about it.
Fans want to go on further adventures with Hubie Dubois, the unlikely hero, and the first film’s popularity implies that there is a solid basis for a series.
Hubie Halloween. (Source: Twitter)
While the first movie was set in Salem, Massachusetts, which is well-known for its witchcraft and Halloween-themed tales, a sequel might transport Dubois to other regions of the nation or perhaps abroad as he solves yet another exciting murder mystery.
Netflix has demonstrated a willingness to make sequel investments, as evidenced by the success of Murder Mystery, which received a sequel, Murder Mystery 2.
While Sandler’s sequels are generally uncommon, except Grown Ups 2 and Murder Mystery 2, there is still a chance that Hubie Halloween 2 will be released in 2023 or later.
Fans are eagerly waiting for the release of Hubie Halloween 2
Fans have turned to Twitter to express their eagerness for Hubie Halloween 2, and it is clear that they are looking forward to it.
Going to glue myself to Netflix HQ until they greenlight Hubie Halloween 2
— wyatt dunkin (@WyattDuncan) May 17, 2022
“I want Hubie Halloween 2,” one ecstatic fan simply exclaimed. Another Hubie Halloween fan tweeted, “@AdamSandler please make a Hubie Halloween 2.”
One fan sarcastically expressed, “Going to glue myself to Netflix HQ until they greenlight Hubie Halloween 2.”
What is ‘Hubie Halloween’ about?
The plot of Hubie Halloween revolves around Dubois, a deli worker in Salem, Massachusetts, who is often the target of jokes and pranks from the townspeople and the police.
Every Halloween, Dubois takes on the role of the Halloween Helper to make sure everyone is safe. However, things take an unexpected turn when his new neighbor Walter Lambert and word of a local prisoner’s escape cause chaos in the city.
His involvement with the police takes a twist when he’s recruited into an undercover unit. On Halloween night, Dubois gets caught up in various misadventures, including a corn maze, a Halloween party, and a haunted house, all while trying to solve mysterious disappearances.
As the chaos plays out, Dubois’ community has more secrets than he could have ever imagined. Ultimately, his tenacity and good nature gain him the respect of his neighborhood, which results in his marriage to Violet Valentine and his election as the new mayor of Salem.
‘Hubie Halloween’ cast members
Hubie Halloween’s cast includes Sandler in the titular role of Hubie Dubois, a delicatessen employee. Kevin James takes on the role of Sgt. Steve Downey, a police sergeant who is often bothered by Dubois.
Similarly, Julie Bowen plays Violet Valentine, Dubois’ love interest, who later becomes his wife and also happens to be Sgt. Downey’s ex-wife.
Ray Liotta portrays Pete Landolfa, a rude man and one of Dubois’ tormentors who recently lost his father. Rob Schneider plays Richie Hartman, Dubois’ childhood friend and a convict.
#HubieHalloween pic.twitter.com/WWytQJDWhS
— Tessa ⎊ (@InTheMeadow_) September 24, 2023
The cast also features June Squibb as Mrs. Dubois, Dubois’ mother, and Kenan Thompson as Sgt. Blake, a fellow police sergeant working under Steve Downey.
Famous basketball player Shaquille O’Neal lends his voice as DJ Aurora, a radio host with a feminine voice, while Steve Buscemi plays Walter Lambert.
Maya Rudolph takes on the role of Mary Hennessey, and Michael Chiklis appears as Father Dave, Salem’s preacher who often finds himself annoyed by Dubois’ antics.
The cast also includes Tim Meadows as Lester Hennessey, Karan Brar as Mike Mundi, George Wallace as Mayor Benson, Paris Berelc as Megan McNally, and Noah Schnapp as Tommy.
The movie also features China Anne McClain as Chantal Taylor, Colin Quinn as a janitor, Kym Whitley as Louise, Lavell Crawford as Dave, Mikey Day as Axehead, and Blake Clark as Tayback.
Where was ‘Hubie Halloween’ filmed?
The majority of Hubie Halloween takes place in Salem, which is located in Greater Boston’s northern region and is known for its long-standing connection to witchcraft and the paranormal.
According to The Cinemaholic, numerous nearby communities, including Danvers, Marblehead, and Beverly, also served as shooting locations during the making of the movie.
Over 100 projects have taken advantage of Salem’s distinctive charm, as mentioned on IMDb, and Hubie Halloween is just one of many movies that have used it as a backdrop.
Classics like Hocus Pocus, American Hustle, and Manchester by the Sea are just a few of the movies that were filmed in Salem.
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