We all know that book-to-movie adaptations are quite controversial, from the dialogue to casting, and even the plot. But best believe Mike Flanagan's take on Stephen King's Carrie is not only refreshing, but a must-watch for everyone today. Here's why (spoilers, ofc).
Some context: in my teens, I gravitated heavily towards Carrie for a multitude of reasons. I was going through puberty; I grew up in a Pentecostal household where every single bad thing was seen as an express pass to burning pits of hell, and just like hell, I was going through high school.