Stephen King's Carrie returns to explore the horrors of social media

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What happened

Another beloved classic gets a modern-day twist.

Its cast and creator argue why it needed to be remade.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Culture and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:39:36 UTC.

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