Stephen King's Carrie returns to explore the horrors of social media
Summary
A new TV series adaptation of Stephen King's novel *Carrie* has been released on Prime Video. This updated version sets the story 50 years later and focuses on how social media affects bullying and personal exposure.Key Facts
- The new *Carrie* TV series is based on Stephen King's debut novel but moves the story to 2026.
- The show explores bullying in the age of social media, where videos and posts can spread quickly and stay online forever.
- The character Carrie is portrayed as more naive and curious, differing from the original abrasive character in the book.
- Director Mike Flanagan highlights that social media has changed how bullying happens, making it public and lasting.
- Alison Thornton, who plays the main bully Chris Hargensen, describes social media as "kind of a villain" in the show.
- The series adapts famous scenes, like the prom moment, to show how everything can be recorded and shared online.
- The show is part of Prime Video’s strategy to engage Gen Z viewers by updating classic stories with current social media themes.
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