New ‘Carrie’ Adaptation Promises a Modern Take on Stephen King’s Horror Classic
Mike Flanagan’s latest Stephen King adaptation, ‘Carrie,’ premiering October 7 on Amazon Prime, updates the story with modern issues like active shooter drills and social media bullying.
Mike Flanagan, who has previously adapted several Stephen King novels, is bringing a new version of the classic horror story ‘Carrie’ to the screen. The first trailer was released at Comic-Con 2026.
The adaptation promises to differ from previous versions with a modern twist. According to Deadline, Flanagan’s take addresses contemporary teen challenges such as active shooter drills and cyberbullying. The director reportedly invited high school students into the writers’ room, using their real-life experiences to shape the script.
“They shared shocking one-off situations or constant treatment and microaggressions and things that are not necessarily present themselves as targeted harassment. We will dive into the cruelty in today’s world and how the internet has encouraged cruelty, rewards and celebrates and amplifies it,” Flanagan said.
The lead role of Carrie is played by Summer H. Howell, who was 21 at the time of filming. That is five years younger than Sissy Spacek, who played the role at age 26 in Brian De Palma’s iconic 1976 version. Critics note Howell’s age makes her more believable as a high school student.
‘Carrie’ will be available on Amazon Prime starting October 7.
