# Anatomy of a Prom: Horror Sequence Making

> Mike Flanagan crafts 'Carrie' prom sequence for Prime Video.
- Title: Anatomy of a Prom: Horror Sequence Making · IndieWire
- Summary: Mike Flanagan crafts 'Carrie' prom sequence for Prime Video. Mike Flanagan created a deadly prom sequence for Prime Video's 'Carrie' after three previous…
- Keywords: carrie, mike flanagan, prime video, prom sequence, horror, vfx, entertainment, culture, Anatomy, Prom, Sequence, Making
- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/features/craft/carrie-prom-sequence-making-of-mike-flanagan-interview-1235221098
- Author: Alex Zalben
- Published: 2026-10-09T16:31:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: carrie, mike flanagan, prime video, prom sequence, horror, vfx, entertainment, culture
## Prom Sequence Challenge
Mike Flanagan created Prime Video's 'Carrie' after three previous adaptations.
## Prom Queen's Telekinetic Rage
Summer H. Howell's Carrie unleashes telekinetic violence at Ewen High School.
## Modern Horror Adaptation
The prom sequence recontextualizes Stephen King's bullied teen story for contemporary audiences.
## Key takeaway

Mike Flanagan created a deadly prom sequence for Prime Video's 'Carrie' after three previous adaptations.