Carrie (2026) Review — Does Mike Flanagan’s New Series Live Up to the Hype?
Mike Flanagan’s Carrie is here—but does Prime Video’s new adaptation live up to Stephen King’s novel and Brian De Palma’s 1976 classic?
In this full-spoiler review, we’re joined by guest host Ash vs Evil Bread to discuss Summer H. Howell’s Carrie, Samantha Sloyan’s Margaret, the series’ documentary-style interviews, Ralph White’s expanded role, and the major changes Flanagan makes to King’s story.We also break down Sue Snell, Chris Hargensen, Miss Desjardin, the modern social-media setting, and whether this is the best Carrie adaptation since 1976.
Have you watched Carrie? Does Mike Flanagan’s version live up to the original—or should the story have stayed a movie?
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In this full-spoiler review, we’re joined by guest host Ash vs Evil Bread to discuss Summer H. Howell’s Carrie, Samantha Sloyan’s Margaret, the series’ documentary-style interviews, Ralph White’s expanded role, and the major changes Flanagan makes to King’s story.We also break down Sue Snell, Chris Hargensen, Miss Desjardin, the modern social-media setting, and whether this is the best Carrie adaptation since 1976.
Have you watched Carrie? Does Mike Flanagan’s version live up to the original—or should the story have stayed a movie?
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