Mike Flanagan’s Carrie Series: Shocking New Details From Stephen King’s First Novel Adaptation
Instead, what stands out is that Carrie, having a background of earlier adaptations, seems to have Brian De Palma’s 1978 film as the most crucial among them all, earning two Oscar nominations. Yet, for Mike Flanagan to choose this story for his third upcoming Stephen King adaptation – following the non-horror production The Life of Chuck and his Dark Tower series – suggests that he possesses the secret recipe for reinterpreting Carrie White’s suffering in a way that resonates with modern audiences who subscribe to Amazon Prime.