{
  "id": 11199132,
  "title": "Carrie review: Does Mike Flanagans modern take on Stephen Kings classic novel work?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/carrie-review-does-mike-flanagans-modern-take-on-stephen-kings",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/carrie-review-mike-flanagan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mike Flanagan has given Stephen King's classic novel Carrie a modern twist in his Prime Video adaptation. King's story of a telekinetic high schooler has been featured in numerous adaptations, but Flanagan brings his own unique take to the tale. The story, set in 2026, highlights the impact of technology on bullying and the consequences it brings. The telekinetic powers of Carrie (Summer H. Howell) are highlighted when she starts high school, facing peer pressure and bullying from popular girl Chris (Alison Thornton).\n\nFlanagan makes several key changes from the book, which both appeal to Stephen King fans and those unfamiliar with the original story. One change works well, and another works brilliantly. The incorporation of smartphones and social media adds a new dimension to the character's suffering. The infamous \"plug it up\" scene is depicted differently, with the action captured on multiple smartphones, amplifying the horror.\n\nHowever, some changes are more divisive, such as Carrie not being the only one with telekinetic powers in the prom night scene, and the expanded backstory of Chris Hargensen, played brilliantly by Alison Thornton. These changes might make the series less appealing to hardcore King fans, but overall, it's a well-adapted story with complex characters that will be enjoyed by both new audiences and King enthusiasts. Carrie is available on Prime Video starting October 7.",
  "summary": "Mike Flanagan's \"Carrie\" adaptation places Stephen King's classic horror novel into a modern-day setting, but does it work? Review.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "‘Carrie’ Review: Mike Flanagan Capably Expands Stephen King’s Horror Classic for Amazon, but Did It Really Need Expanding?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/carrie-review-mike-flanagan-capably-expands-stephen-kings-horror",
        "published": "2026-10-01T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IndieWire",
        "title": "‘Carrie’ Review: Mike Flanagan’s Teen-Drama Take on a Horror Classic Is Too Gentle for Its Own Good",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/carrie-review-mike-flanagans-teen-drama-take-on-a-horror-classic-is",
        "published": "2026-10-01T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "‘Carrie’ Review: Mike Flanagan Brilliantly Turns Stephen King’s Nightmare Into a Horrific Teen TV Series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/carrie-review-mike-flanagan-brilliantly-turns-stephen-kings-nightmare",
        "published": "2026-10-01T13:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}