Carrie's social media-era reboot launches on Prime Video

Carrie, Mike Flanagan's adaptation of Stephen King's debut novel, launched on Prime Video on 7 October, set 50 years later in a world of social media.

• The series has drawn an 85% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its performances and social commentary.
• Summer H Howell, who plays Carrie, said she avoided the original movie and book before filming to create a "new, light version of Carrie."
• Howell said bullying has not gone away in 50 years and has gotten worse with social media.
• Showrunner Mike Flanagan said it was "impossible to ignore the impact social media has had in changing the way we see each other."