Carrie (2026) • Advance Review • Flanagan Finds New Blood In King's Classic

Fraser gets an early look at Carrie, the 2026 Prime Video series from Mike Flanagan, in this advance review of the full first season ahead of its release. Based on Stephen King's debut novel, this fresh retelling brings Carrie White's story into the social media age, and Fraser breaks down whether eight hours of television can find something new in a tale we all think we know. This episode is completely spoiler free. Frame 70 viewed Carrie ahead of release via an advance screener provided by Prime Video. The series releases 7 October 2026 on Prime Video. In this review, Fraser shares why Summer H. Howell's performance left him convinced she's a name to watch, how Flanagan's trademark camera tricks and hidden jump scares had him feeling right at home, and why the quiet library scene between Carrie and her guidance counsellor became the moment he kept coming back to long after the credits rolled. Thanks for listening to Frame 70 Reviews. New reviews every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Every review in full at frame70.com, where you can also join the weekly newsletter. We couldn't do this without you. Thanks for listening, and please consider subscribing / following us to help support the show! ❤️