While most of the early 2026 conversation has been dominated by big-budget sequels and the latest superhero slate, there is a masterclass in horror quietly nearing the finish line at Prime Video. Mike Flanagan, the visionary behind The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, has already wrapped production on his eight-episode limited series adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie. This isn’t just another remake—it is the sleeper hit of the year that is currently sitting in post-production, ready to remind everyone why Flanagan is the king of modern horror.
The project wrapped filming in Vancouver late last year, with Flanagan himself calling it “one of the very best ensembles” he has ever worked with. This version is being framed as a bold, timely reimagining that shifts the perspective. Following the sudden death of her father, Carrie White isn’t just a victim of her mother’s fanaticism; she is a girl trying to navigate the “alien landscape” of a modern public high school. By moving the setting to the present day, Flanagan is set to explore how isolation and bullying manifest in the digital age, making the eventual manifestation of Carrie’s telekinetic powers feel more inevitable than ever.
The true secret weapon of this series is Summer H. Howell as the new Carrie White. A veteran of the Chucky franchise, Howell has already proven she can handle the dark, psychological demands of the genre. Flanagan has been vocal about her performance, stating it is “unlike anything that anyone’s ever done with the part before.” In a role that has been famously portrayed by Sissy Spacek and Chloë Grace Moretz, Howell is bringing a fresh, grounded vulnerability that makes the character feel human before she becomes a legend.
The supporting cast is equally stacked with Flanagan regulars and horror icons. Samantha Sloyan—who was bone-chilling as Bev Keane in Midnight Mass—takes on the role of Margaret White, Carrie’s domineering mother. We also have Matthew Lillard as Principal Grayle, Amber Midthunder as Miss Desjardin, and Siena Agudong as Sue Snell.
Even though we are only in January, the hype for Carrie is already building among those in the know. With the series currently in the editing room, it is only a matter of time before Prime Video drops that first teaser trailer. This is the show that will dominate the cultural conversation later this year, so consider this your early warning: keep your eyes on Chamberlain, Maine.