Mike Hickey

A Bestselling author & award-winning filmmaker, Mike created FRIGHT HYPE for Crypt TV in 2015 and has hosted the popular web series since along with carpet coverage and press events for major horror films, the genre where his focus lies. In addition to writing and directing, Mike has produced several shorts including two in the NIFCO/Telefilm Picture Start Program, MATCHSTICK and FALSE LIGHT. He has served as production manager/mentor on a number of shorts within the program. In October 2020, Engen Books released an anthology of Newfoundland inspired horror stories he edited and framed titled TERROR NOVA with the sequel, WRITERS RETREAT, due in early 2022. Mike currently lives in St John’s, Newfoundland with his wife, Maria, and their dog, Samhain (who responds to “Sam” and doesn’t respond to requests to stop pooping in the kitchen.)