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Prime Video's Carrie Hits 85% Critics, 83% Audiences
Mike Flanagan's Carrie scores 85% critics, 83% audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
In brief
Mike Flanagan's Carrie scores 85% critics, 83% audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. Mike Flanagan's adaptation of Carrie achieves 85% critic and 83% audience approval on Rotten Tomatoes. Originally reported by CBR.
Prime Video Releases Carrie
Prime Video released Mike Flanagan's adaptation of the classic novel Carrie, which shot straight to No. 1 on the platform.
Critics and Audiences Agree
Critics gave the series an 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with audiences sharing a similar 83% approval rating.
Mike Flanagan's Critical Success
Flanagan received praise for expanding the teen mythos with compassion and ingenuity while giving performers a chance to shine.
“Mike Flanagan aptly expands this teen mythos with added compassion and ingenuity, bringing a modern touch to a timeless work and giving all performers involved the opportunity to shine while witnessing the ascension of a fascinatingly new Carrie.”
Audience Favorites
Summer H. Howell and Samantha Sloyan received most praise for their roles as Carrie White and Margaret White.
Fan Criticism
Some longtime fans felt the series changed too many elements, making it hard to maintain the original novel's DNA.
Flanagan's Rotten Tomatoes Trend
Flanagan's limited series have consistently scored above 85% from critics, with only The Midnight Club scoring below 85% from audiences.
Flanagan's Future Projects
Flanagan plans to direct The Exorcist: Martyrs and hopes to make a JAWS movie, calling it a 'blast' for true dinosaur horror.
“It's so funny to me because I spent a lot of my career thinking I wouldn't do franchises or sequels, and - whoops - but I really love getting to play in a world I know and respect and adore, and put my own spin on it. Honestly, I wish to hell I could make a JAWS movie.”
In short
Mike Flanagan's adaptation of Carrie achieves 85% critic and 83% audience approval on Rotten Tomatoes.
