“Carrie Review: Mike Flanagan’s Modern Retelling Starring Summer H. Howell and Samantha Slo” — what this page in the network covers. Mike Flanagan’s new adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie makes a compelling case for retelling the classic horror story for the social media age. The series, featuring standout performances from Summer H. Howell as Carrie White and Samantha Sloyan as her mother Margaret, updates the narrative with smart accommodations for contemporary digital culture.
Flanagan, known for The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, brings his signature psychological depth to the tale of a bullied teenage girl with telekinetic powers. The review highlights how the adaptation addresses modern themes of cyberbullying and viral humiliation, making the story feel urgently relevant. Howell’s portrayal of Carrie captures both vulnerability and emerging power, while Sloyan’s Margaret is a terrifyingly nuanced figure of religious fanaticism. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.