‘Carrie’ OTT release update: When and where to watch horror TV series based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel?

Can’t wait to see Carrie unleash hell on her tormentors using her telekinetic powers? The wait is about to end. As per an IMDb report, the much-anticipated TV series will premiere on Prime Video on October 7. As per a report by Big Country News, the series, which has eight episodes, will be the first time Stephen King’s 1974 novel has been adapted for the small screen. Director Mike Flannagan is also serving as director and showrunner. First released as a novel in 1974, Carrie marked the beginning of Stephen King’s celebrated writing career. The story later inspired multiple adaptations for film and television, with Brian De Palma’s 1976 movie standing out as one of the most acclaimed versions. The film featured Sissy Spacek in the lead role as the troubled titular character.

The book explores the story of Carrie White, a 16-year-old teen who often faces bullying for being overweight and religious extremism at her school. At home too, she faces emotional abuse from her fanatic mother, Margaret. Things come to a boiling point at a prom night, and Carrie, who has telekinetic powers, has a deadly outburst.

Carrie was released in 1974 and became a bestseller in no time. It sold more than four million copies. Carrie, which was King's first novel, started his career and brought him a lot of success in the mainstream. It is also said to have brought back popular interest in horror stories and inspired many modern horror authors.


The latest adaptation of the book has features Summer H. Howell in the lead role of Carrie White, a withdrawn teenager whose life takes a dramatic turn after the death of her father compels her to attend a public high school. There, she faces persistent bullying while simultaneously discovering that she possesses telekinetic powers. Samantha Sloyan plays Margaret White, Carrie’s intensely religious mother. The ensemble cast also features Siena Agudong, Matthew Lillard, Amber Midthunder, Alison Thornton, Joel Oulette, Josie Totah, Arthur Conti and Thalia Dudek.

The film will be available for streaming from October 7, only on Prime Video.