Carrie

What it’s about

Carrie White, raised in isolation by her domineering mother Margaret, enters public high school after her father's death. There she faces bullying and a scandal, while mysterious telekinetic abilities begin to emerge.

What hooks you

Mike Flanagan directs with Hiromi Kamata, and the cast includes Summer H. Howell as Carrie, Matthew Lillard as Principal Grayle, and Amber Midthunder as Miss Desjardin. The series draws on Stephen King's debut novel.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys supernatural horror rooted in social alienation, where a misfit's inner turmoil erupts into dangerous power. It will also appeal to those who appreciate slow-burning dread and stories about the cruelty of teenage hierarchies.