● Covered by 1 source · 1 reportLow impact1 positive
Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie' series on Prime Video updates classic horror for 2026
Key points
- Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie' is his first Amazon series.
- The series updates the story for 2026, including cyberbullying.
- It is an eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King's novel.
- Summer H. Howell plays Carrie, Samantha Sloyan plays Margaret.
Flanagan's Amazon Debut
Mike Flanagan's new 'Carrie' series marks his first project under an exclusive TV deal with Amazon, secured in 2022. Flanagan is known for directing King adaptations like 'Doctor Sleep' and for his horror series on Netflix, including 'The Haunting of Bly Manor' and 'Midnight Mass'.
Modernizing a Classic
The Amazon series updates Stephen King's 1974 novel 'Carrie' for a contemporary audience, specifically for 2026. This adaptation incorporates modern elements such as cyberbullying, expanding on the original narrative through an eight-episode format. The core story of Carrie White, a sheltered teenager who develops telekinetic powers due to bullying, remains intact.
Retaining Key Elements
Despite the updates, the series maintains the fundamental plot and iconic scenes from the source material. Carrie's initial embarrassment in gym class and the pig's blood incident at prom are still central to the story. Summer H. Howell portrays Carietta White, and Samantha Sloyan plays her mother, Margaret.
✨ This summary was generated by AI from the outlets' reporting listed below. It is not independently verified and may contain errors — check the original sources. How BrevFeed works →
The daily brief
One email each morning: the day's tech stories, clustered across outlets and summarized. No account needed.
One email a day. Unsubscribe in one click, any time.
Today's brief
Spend a few minutes, get the whole day. Every topic's top stories in one hands-free rundown — listen, watch, or read the transcript.
▶ Play today's brief
New every morning, and the back catalogue is archived by date.
Reporting from
Mike Flanagan's new 'Carrie' series, his first project for Amazon, reimagines Stephen King's novel by incorporating cyberbullying and other modern elements. The eight-episode series expands on the original story while retaining key plot points and themes.