Carrie review: an emotional, modern retelling with changes that will certainly divide fans
Mike Flanagan's take on Carrie brings the story to a modern audience, with an effective look at cyberbullying and how it goes beyond the school walls. But a few deviations from the book might frustrate Stephen King fans.
Reasons to buy
- +Summer H. Howell is an excellent Carrie
- +Great supporting cast, particularly the school bullies
- +The use of social media works well and makes the bullying more intense
- +Some very effective scares
- +Catchy soundtrack full of hidden gems
Reasons to avoid
- -Margaret White could've been crueler
- -The ending is very different from the novel
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