Prime’s Carrie miniseries expands Stephen King’s story – but weakens its central horror

Warning: this article contains spoilers for those not familiar with the plot of Stephen King’s Carrie. Amazon Prime’s Carrie is the fourth screen adaptation of Stephen King’s debut novel. Developed by frequent King collaborator Mike Flanagan (who also directed Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep and The Life of Chuck), this eight-episode miniseries follows the legacy of Brian De Palma’s classic 1976...