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Series Review: Mike Flanagan's "Carrie" is a Masterpiece

Mike Flanagan’s “Carrie” Has Officially Been Renewed for Season Two

Fans of Mike Flanagan‘s work just received some incredibly exciting news. Amazon Prime Video has officially renewed his hit television series. Variety confirms that the updated adaptation of Stephen King’s “Carrie” will return for season two, reportedly venturing far beyond the original novel. A Modern Horror Story The series follows a misfit high-schooler named Carrie White. Summer H. Howell delivers a breakout performance in this iconic role. Samantha Sloyan portrays her fiercely protective mother, Margaret. At first, Carrie spends her entire life safely hidden indoors. However, her father’s sudden death changes her world. She is abruptly thrust into a cruel, unforgiving public high school. Soon after, she must navigate a devastating, viral bullying scandal. This cruel harassment eventually tears violently through her local community as her powers emerge. According to Peter Friedlander, the show boasts immense global strength. He currently heads global television at Amazon MGM Studios. He notes its massive popularity among young adults and international audiences. Female viewers are

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 22, 2026
Series Review: Mike Flanagan's "Carrie" is a Masterpiece

Series Review: Mike Flanagan’s “Carrie” is a Masterpiece

Horror fans are buzzing following the release of Mike Flanagan’s acclaimed series adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie. Streaming now on Prime Video, the eight-episode limited series reimagines the classic telekinetic tragedy for modern audiences. Summer H. Howell stars as the infamous Carrie White, delivering a heartbreaking performance grounded in pure kindness and innocence. After her father dies in an accident, Carrie leaves home in isolation to attend high school under the watchful eye of her hyper-religious mother, played by Samantha Sloyan. You can watch the review below. Modern Consequences Elevate the Classic Nightmare Once at school, Carrie faces merciless harassment led by spoiled bully Chris Hargensen, played by Alice Thornton. Notably, the series updates the setting to the present day, making social media the primary weapon of psychological torture. Chris launches a viral account called Carrie Red, triggering escalating chaos, privacy violations, and violence across the entire student body. While some purists question the modern setting, the digital bullying makes

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 13, 2026
The Title, Plot, and First Teaser Revealed for Mike Flanagan's 'The Exorcist' Film

The Title, Plot, and First Teaser Revealed for Mike Flanagan’s ‘The Exorcist’ Film

Universal has officially revealed major updates for Mike Flanagan’s highly anticipated addition to The Exorcist franchise. Here’s everything we know so far. An Ensemble Cast Scarlett Johansson leads the film, titled The Exorcist: Martyrs, alongside Jacobi Jupe and Diane Lane. Furthermore, Sasha Calle and John Leguizamo join the ensemble cast. Flanagan also reunites with several of his frequent collaborators for the film. Returning actors include Rahul Kohli, Hamish Linklater, Gil Bellows, Carl Lumbly, Robert Longstreet, and Matt Biedel. Samantha Sloyan, Kate Siegel, John Gallagher Jr., Benjamin Pajak, and Carla Gugino complete the impressive lineup. A Fresh Take on the Franchise The story focuses on NYPD Homicide Detective Julie Miller (Johansson). Miller arrests an infamous serial killer known as “Father Sunday,” played by John Leguizamo. After witnessing his execution, she experiences disturbing events as evil forces target her twelve-year-old son. Consequently, priests played by Chiwetel Ejiofor and Laurence Fishburne step in when the case becomes intensely supernatural. Inspired by the third

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 7, 2026
Mike Flanagan Gives an Update on His Adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Mist'

Mike Flanagan Gives an Update on His Adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘The Mist’

Acclaimed horror auteur Mike Flanagan is preparing to plunge back into Stephen King’s terrifying literary universe. Fresh off his work on the high-profile “Carrie“ series for Prime Video, the director is actively developing a brand-new film adaptation of King’s 1980 novella, The Mist. In a recent conversation with Collider, Flanagan shared an exciting progress report on the project. He confirmed that script work is well underway and moving quickly. So, he revealed he was writing the screenplay on his flight to the interview. He plans to turn in the completed script around Halloween. “I’m writing it right now,” Flanagan tells the outlet. “I was working on it on the airplane here.” A Fresh Vision Unfolding From Page One Addressing skepticism surrounding a fresh take on the iconic story, Flanagan took to BlueSky to clarify his creative vision. He also set expectations for the upcoming film. F anagan assured readers his project is far from a simple retread of Frank Darabont’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 17, 2026
"Carrie" Flexes Her Powers in the First Clip from Mike Flangan's Upcoming Series

Mike Flanagan Reimagines Stephen King’s ‘Carrie’ for Prime Video: Watch the Trailer Now!

Prime Video is serving up a fresh, blood-soaked coronation with a brand-new adaptation of Stephen King’s debut masterpiece, Carrie. Helmed by modern horror auteur Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass), this eight-episode series brings the legendary telekinetic prom queen into the unforgiving matrix of the digital age. Following the death of her father, Carrie White is ripped from her isolated upbringing under her zealot mother, Margaret. She’s thrown directly into the cruel ecosystem of high school. There, she must navigate viral bullying and relentless social media harassment. All while her terrifying powers awaken alongside her adolescence. The newly released trailer promises a high-tension collision of classic terror and modern teenage anxiety. Expanding the King Lore for a Digital Era Rather than delivering a carbon copy of Brian De Palma’s 1976 classic, Flanagan uses King’s thematic foundation to explore how technology amplifies cruelty, empathy, and isolation. As a writer, showrunner, and director of four episodes, Flanagan works closely

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 10, 2026
Mike Flanagan's "Midnight Mass" Series Is Getting a New Installment

Mike Flanagan’s “Midnight Mass” Series Is Getting a New Installment

“Midnight Mass“ stands as one of Mike Flanagan’s undisputed masterpieces on Netflix. Out of nowhere, the horror miniseries is set to receive its ultimate spiritual successor in October 2026, Screen Rant reports. Very few creators in modern television and cinema have matched the success Flanagan has achieved. On Netflix alone, Flanagan has dominated, releasing 13 series and movies on the streaming giant. And as always, fans are begging for more. The Story The original series is set on the remote, windswept shores of Crockett Island. “Midnight Mass” follows a fragile coastal community as it experiences an unsettling, inexplicable transformation. The catalyst is twofold: the arrival of an enigmatic young priest, Father Paul Hill (Hamish Linklater), and the return of Riley Flynn, a disgraced former stockbroker who has served a prison sentence for a fatal drunk-driving accident. At its core, the miniseries is a masterclass in ensemble horror. It traps a small, deeply flawed community on an isolated island. This leaves

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 20, 2026
Mike Flanagan in Talks to Board Henry Cavill's "Warhammer 40,000" Adaptation

Mike Flanagan in Talks to Board Henry Cavill’s “Warhammer 40,000” Adaptation

When Henry Cavill first locked arms with Amazon MGM Studios to build a cinematic universe around Warhammer 40,000, fans knew the passion project was in the hands of a dedicated collaborator. Now, the small-screen adaptation may be adding one of the biggest names in modern genre storytelling to its command deck. According to Deadline, horror maestro Mike Flanagan (Carrie) is currently in talks to join as an Executive Producer. While discussions are ongoing, Deadline notes that it is still being determined whether Flanagan will also step in as the showrunner for Cavill’s lifelong dream project. Grimdark Glory in the Far Future Warhammer 40,000 is set in a brutal, far-future universe where humanity teeters precariously between cosmic triumph and total annihilation. The threats against the empire are endless. There are power-hungry traitors, hostile alien races, and insidious malevolent gods warping reality itself. In short? It’s a dark, sprawling, high-stakes setting. A Dream-Team Partnership Cavill, a self-proclaimed diehard fan of the miniature

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 29, 2026
Prime Video Unveils First Trailer for Mike Flanagan's "Carrie"

Prime Video Unveils First Trailer for Mike Flanagan’s “Carrie”

Get ready to polish those tiaras and clear out your fall calendar. Prime Video is serving up a brand-new, blood-soaked coronation. Stephen King’s very first literary masterpiece, “Carrie,” is coming back to life—and this time, the telekinetic prom queen is under the meticulous care of modern horror maestro Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass). A Cruel, Modern High School Ecosystem Flanagan isn’t just looking to rehash Brian De Palma’s iconic 1976 film or copy-paste King’s epistolary novel. This version plugs the familiar tragedy straight into the terrifying matrix of social media in an eight-episode season. Misfit high-schooler Carrie White has spent her life sheltered away by her fiercely protective, fanatical mother, Margaret. Her father’s death thrusts her into the unforgiving ecosystem of public high school. Carrie is forced to navigate a viral bullying scandal and the relentless cruelty of the digital era. She also faces the awakening of mysterious telekinetic powers rising alongside her adolescence. As Flanagan

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 27, 2026
High School Can Be Hell: A First Look at Mike Flanagan's New "Carrie" Series

High School Can Be Hell: A First Look at Mike Flanagan’s New “Carrie” Series

Get ready for a brand-new, blood-soaked coronation, because Prime Video is officially bringing Stephen King’s very first masterpiece, “Carrie,” back to life. This time, the telekinetic prom queen is under the meticulous care of modern horror maestro Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass). Entertainment Weekly dropped a massive first-look preview of “Carrie,” an eight-episode limited series slated to slice into our streaming queues this autumn. Led by Summer H. Howell (The Midnight Club) in the titular role, the series promises to completely reinvent the 50-year-old classic for a generation raised on screens and algorithms. A Cruel, Modern High School Ecosystem Flanagan isn’t looking to lazily replicate Brian De Palma’s iconic 1976 cinematic adaptation or King’s epistolary novel. Instead, this version takes the familiar tragedy and plugs it directly into the toxic, terrifying matrix of the social media age. According to the official synopsis: Misfit high‑schooler Carrie White has spent her life hidden away in her home with

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2026
Mike Flanagan Wraps Production on His Mysterious 'The Exorcist' Film

Mike Flanagan Wraps Production on His Mysterious ‘The Exorcist’ Film

The power of Christ compelled him, and the cameras have officially stopped rolling. Horror maestro Mike Flanagan has officially wrapped filming on his highly anticipated, top-secret installment of The Exorcist franchise! The acclaimed director took to Instagram to celebrate the massive production milestone with fans: “That’s a wrap. What an incredible experience. Forever grateful to this extraordinary cast and crew!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mike Flanagan (@flanaganfilm) A Fresh Holy War Do not expect a lazy rehash of William Friedkin’s pristine 1974 masterpiece. Do not expect a direct sequel to 2023’s’ widely panned The Exorcist: Believer, either. Instead, Flanagan is crafting an entirely original, standalone narrative set within the deeper margins of the universe. Flanagan is openly aiming for the throat with this highly confidential script, promising an absolute gauntlet of terror. And according to his statement that it is “the scariest movie” he’s ever made, you know it has to be good, because, let’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 10, 2026
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