Los Angeles, CA – The first trailer for Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie has been released, bringing the horror classic into the social media age. Flanagan, known for The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, and Doctor Sleep, is directing the film for Amazon MGM Studios. The trailer offers a chilling glimpse of the reimagined story, with the iconic prom scene and telekinetic destruction updated for a generation raised on viral videos and online humiliation.
The film stars a new cast, with the titular role of Carrie White being played by an emerging talent. The story follows Carrie, a shy, bullied teenager with telekinetic powers, who is pushed to her breaking point by her abusive mother and cruel classmates. The trailer hints at the modern setting, with social media playing a role in Carrie’s torment and the eventual carnage. Flanagan’s adaptation promises to stay true to King’s novel while exploring contemporary themes of bullying, isolation, and the consequences of cruelty.
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This marks the third major adaptation of Carrie, following Brian De Palma’s 1976 classic and the 2013 remake. Flanagan has previously adapted King’s work in Doctor Sleep and Gerald’s Game, earning praise for his faithful yet fresh approach. Carrie is set to release in theatres on October 16, 2026.
