Stephen King Finally Comments on Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie' Adaptation: "Shocking and True"

Stephen King, whose works have been an inexhaustible source of inspiration for filmmakers for over half a century, has finally commented on the new adaptation of his cult novel, Carrie.

Mike Flanagan is directing the project: he has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to transform the King of Horror's prose into a gripping and profound cinematic experience.

Stephen King Calls Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie' "Brilliant"

Stephen King noted that Flanagan succeeded in not only bringing the familiar story to the screen, but also in reimagining it for the modern era by incorporating the theme of social media:

“Mike Flanagan's version of CARRIE is brilliant. What it has to say about social media is shocking and true.”

The writer's son, Joe Hill, also joined in the praise, admitting that the trailer almost brought him to tears:

“I was watching this trailer for Carrie on Instagram and thinking how good it looks and suddenly found myself fighting back tears. Never had that happen before, watching a preview. Maybe I'm getting a bit soggy in my fifties, I don't know. Looks so good tho – Mike Flanagan sure can make em.”

These reviews confirm that the new version of Carrie is more than just another remake, it's a serious artistic statement that can surprise even those familiar with the story.

When Will 'Carrie' Be Released?

All eight episodes of Carrie will be available to stream on Prime Video on October 7.

Mike Flanagan directed four of the episodes, wrote the screenplay, and served as showrunner and executive producer.

What Will the New Version of 'Carrie' Be About?

The new Carrie will transpose the familiar story to a modern-day high school setting. After her father's unexpected death, Carrie White, who rarely left the house due to her overprotective mother, Margaret, finds herself thrust into the world of her peers.

She must cope with bullying, the pressures of social media, and the awakening of her telekinetic abilities. The trailer reveals how the show will expand upon the well-known tale and delve deeper into its characters.

The story steadily builds toward one devastating night while inviting viewers to question how well they truly know the main character and the events that unfolded in Chamberlain.

In addition to Summer H. Howell, the cast includes Samantha Sloyan as Margaret White, Siena Agudong as Sue Snell, Alison Thornton as Chris Hargensen, and Joel Oulette as Tommy Ross.

Stephen King's novel Carrie was published in 1974 and has been adapted for the screen multiple times, but Flanagan's version promises to be the boldest interpretation of the story yet.