Carrie
Americannoun
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So far, Flanagan's version of Carrie has had a mostly positive response from critics, with an 85% positive rating on review website Rotten Tomatoes.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
In his version of Carrie, some of the most famous scenes, including the dramatic prom moment, are adapted to a world where everything is filmed and shared online.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
“We’re allowed to read all of them?” asks Carrie, when shown the school library.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
The state insists the girl enter the mainstream American education system while mom goes to work; the innocent, awe-struck Carrie enters Ewen High with anticipation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Aunt Carrie didn’t feel the chill in the air, and neither did Grandpa.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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