Stephen King’s Carrie has been adapted multiple times, but Prime Video’s 2026 take on the story still manages to feel fresh and exciting — and that’s because it continues a great Mike Flanagan trend. Flanagan is no stranger to horror adaptations; he’s not even new to tackling King’s work. Flanagan’s Netflix lineup gives him a reputation in the category, as do his previous King films: Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep, and The Life of Chuck. Flanagan is consistently praised for one thing that makes his iteration of Carrie shine: his ability to alter and add to the original text in ways that genuinely enhance it.
The Best Serial Killer Show Ever Premiered 20 Years Ago, And Gave TV the Anti-Hero We’re Still Rooting For
It has been 20 years since the best serial killer television show premiered and somehow turned a mass murderer into an antihero. In an era
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