Summary
Mike Flanagan’s upcoming adaptation of Carrie will not be a typical retelling of Stephen King’s classic; instead, he aims to explore the broader implications of bullying in a modern context. Flanagan emphasizes that while telekinesis is part of the story, the focus will be on the community’s role in fostering cruelty and the impact of technology on empathy. This new interpretation seeks to illustrate the erosion of human connection and the destructive power of anonymity in today’s digital age, promising a fresh perspective on a familiar tale.
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