# Mike Flanagan Takes on CARRIE **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** tv-shows-scripted, amazon-prime, movies\ **Created:** [October 21, 2024, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032 "2024-10-21T20:09:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2026, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/41 "2026-10-12T23:51:02Z")
Second episode, her first seeing the library is amazingly well done. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/42 "2026-10-13T00:14:50Z")
We are four episodes in and there appears to be a super obvious twist that the show better not pretend we didn’t see coming. I won’t spoil it, but I’m surprised how obvious one of the twists is…unless the reveal never happens and I’m wrong. ---
**Author:** ![Stephe96](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Stephe96](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stephe96)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/43 "2026-10-13T00:27:35Z")
I know exactly which twist you’re expecting. You’re right about it…sort of. There’s a little twist to the twist. I binged it in two days and thought it was excellent. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/44 "2026-10-13T00:43:13Z")
> [@Stephe96](#): > > I know exactly which twist you’re expecting. You’re right about it…sort of. There’s a little twist to the twist. Well, at least it has a bit of a twisted twist. I’ll get there soon enough. ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanubv.2/32/3260_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/45 "2026-10-13T01:08:18Z")
Are you thinking of Haunting of Hill House and ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanubv.2/32/3260_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/46 "2026-10-13T01:22:31Z")
Are you thinking of Haunting of Hill House and Fall of the House of Usher? Yeah, I hated those parts too. Especially the one in Hill House. There are no cats in SK’s book, so unless he sticks one in, I think we’re safe. I watched the first ep and like it, though it’s much different than I’d imagined. I think the lead actor is very good. I also think she’s almost too attractive. I’m kind of with @Dung_Beetle , it would be more believable if she were a little overweight (or had some aspect that nasty teens use against one another). I’m a bit disappointed not to see some of MF’s usual actors on the cast list, espacially Carla Gugino and Kate Siegel. At least he’s included Michael Trucco (Chris’s father). Does anyone play an arrogant prick better? ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/47 "2026-10-13T03:21:23Z")
> [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](#): > > I’m a bit disappointed not to see some of MF’s usual actors on the cast list, espacially Carla Gugino and Kate Siegel. I know Kate Siegel will show up at some point. (they’re also my favorite Hollywood couple, both do such great work) ---
**Author:** ![Nicest\_of\_the\_Damned](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8baadc/32.png) [@Nicest\_of\_the\_Damned](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nicest_of_the_Damned)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/48 "2026-10-13T15:26:12Z")
> [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](#): > > Are you thinking of Haunting of Hill House and Fall of the House of Usher? Midnight Mass! My friend recommended it without warning me. I was horrified! No cats in the original, but I fear for the pigs on that farm… Kate Siegel appears to at least be working beind the scenes. I think she had a director credit in one episode. I’ve finished episode 4. It’s kind of a mixed bag for me. I like some changes, others don’t really work for me. I will elaborate when I have processed a bit more. A couple of Easter eggs: A character was named Mrs. Piper, I assume an homage to Piper Laurie who played Margaret White in the original movie and the Evil Dead reference on the big box store uniforms. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/49 "2026-10-13T16:32:58Z")
I’ve finished all the episodes and (spoler!) there wasn’t a single cat. Or dog that I recall. There is a lizard. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/50 "2026-10-13T16:35:50Z")
> [@Stephe96](#): > > I know exactly which twist you’re expecting. You’re right about it…sort of. There’s a little twist to the twist. Is that meant to be a twist to the twist? I expected that to be the meaning of the twist from when I first realized the twist. ---
**Author:** ![msmith537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d9b06d/32.png) [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/51 "2026-10-13T16:47:06Z")
> [@Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](#): > > Just as long as he doesn’t try to adapt Stephen King’s true masterpiece, _Maximum Overdrive_: > > Stranger If you ever wanted to see an adult Lisa Simpson chased by a truck, I guess that’s about as close as you’re going to get. ---
**Author:** ![planetcory](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/planetcory/32/1032_2.png) [@planetcory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/planetcory)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/52 "2026-10-13T18:48:53Z")
Even though she’s cute, it’s written in a way that the bullying makes sense, though. Instead of being a reclusive weirdo who’s a subject of torment for years, she’s eager and brand new to school and the outside world. She’s basically a dramatic version of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Teenagers are not kind to that level of naivete and earnestness. ---
**Author:** ![Nicest\_of\_the\_Damned](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8baadc/32.png) [@Nicest\_of\_the\_Damned](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nicest_of_the_Damned)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/53 "2026-10-14T01:52:41Z")
Another Easter egg from the final episode The marquee on the movie theater was advertising a Brian DePalma retrospective in 35mm ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanubv.2/32/3260_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/54 "2026-10-14T02:27:57Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > I know Kate Siegel will show up at some point. (they’re also my favorite Hollywood couple, both do such great work) Hot damn, she sure did; her role executed perfectly, as always pun totally intended. > [@Mahaloth](#): > > We are four episodes in and there appears to be a super obvious twist that the show better not pretend we didn’t see coming. I won’t spoil it, but I’m surprised how obvious one of the twists is…unless the reveal never happens and I’m wrong. I’m embarassed to admit I’m not certain what twist you’re refering to. the teacher having sex with the student? I enjoyed it overall, though there are some elements that I don’t think I understand. MF projects are always well cast and this one is too, maybe with the exception of the Ms. Desjardin part. The actor and script aren’t nearly tough enough. That’s the role I was hoping Kate Siegel was going to play. Also could do without Heather Graham and Gil Bellows characters / storyline. Seems pretty clear that this show is directed at young SK fans (as it should be). I understand but can’t really relate to the online war stuff. Also don’t recognize any of the music. For anyone more in touch with current popular music, are these songs recognizable? I like some of it, especially the ones that sound like '80s music 😄 A lot of it seemed extra emo, though I like a few of those too. Excuse me while I gather up my knitting and set a spell in my rocker. ---
**Author:** ![Nicest\_of\_the\_Damned](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8baadc/32.png) [@Nicest\_of\_the\_Damned](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nicest_of_the_Damned)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/55 "2026-10-14T02:56:41Z")
> [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](#): > > MF projects are always well cast and this one is too, maybe with the exception of the Ms. Desjardin part. The actor and script aren’t nearly tough enough. Really? I wouldn’t want to go up against Amber Midthunder. I might be able to take Betty Buckley on a good day. I thought the music all sounded the same. They also seemed to be heavily promoting that band on the T shirt (Haute and Freddy?). The X-ray feature on Amazon was showing the names of all the musical artists and they had a lot of songs on there. I think the only ones I recognized were Lana Del Rey and Agnes Obel. But I enjoy knitting so… ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/56 "2026-10-14T03:19:53Z")
> [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](#): > > I’m embarassed to admit I’m not certain what twist you’re refering to. The friend being an invisible friend, I assumed. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/57 "2026-10-14T03:31:26Z")
> [@Nicest\_of\_the\_Damned](#): > > They also seemed to be heavily promoting that band on the T shirt (Haute and Freddy?). Eight songs were used. > **[Haute & Freddy Are All Over The 'Carrie' Series, Including A New Peter...](https://stereogum.com/2514305/haute-freddy-are-all-over-the-carrie-series-including-a-new-peter-gabriel-cover/news)** > > Horror series creator and writer Mike Flanagan has taken many liberties with his new Carrie series, adapted from the Stephen King novel and following the legacy of the 1974 film. He’s not only expanded the universe that King built, which you can read... ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanubv.2/32/3260_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/58 "2026-10-14T05:26:15Z")
Ah. I should have figured that out from @Mahaloth 's post. I guess I didn’t think that was _supposed_ to be a twist because it _is_ pretty obvious. Not saying I got it immediately but it didn’t take long. ---
**Author:** ![planetcory](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/planetcory/32/1032_2.png) [@planetcory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/planetcory)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/59 "2026-10-14T15:32:54Z")
I feel like they made her deal deliberately ambiguous but that they _expected_ you to realize something was off. Like a half-twist. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-flanagan-takes-on-carrie/1009032/60 "2026-10-14T22:16:04Z")
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