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Mike Flanagan's Carrie series gives Stephen King's classic a chilling modern update
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Moneycontrol•07-10-2026, 12:31
Mike Flanagan's Carrie series gives Stephen King's classic a chilling modern update
- •Mike Flanagan directed the new eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King's novel Carrie, which premiered on Prime Video on 7 October.
- •The series stars Summer H. Howell as Carrie White and Samantha Sloyan as her overbearing religious mother, Margaret.
- •This modern retelling explores how digital-age bullying and social media make teenage humiliation spread faster and last longer.
- •Summer H. Howell delivers a standout performance, capturing Carrie's transition from an eager-to-please student to a tragic figure.
- •Despite some unfocused subplots involving other characters with powers, the series remains an engaging and relevant watch.
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Mike Flanagan's series adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie' began streaming on Prime Video on October 7, 2026, across more than 240 countries and territories.
Summer H. Howell stars in the titular role of Carrie White, a shy high school sophomore who discovers she has telekinetic abilities.
The series places the story in a contemporary setting where school bullying and humiliation go viral instantly via social media accounts like 'CarrieRed', making the harassment inescapable.
