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Stephen King has a lore all on his own when it comes to what directors he’ll allow to bring his books to on-screen life. After trainwrecks early in his adaptation career (we’re looking at you Stanley Kubrick), the author has understandably kept filmmakers interested in turning his novels into cinematic projects on a tight leash. While he’s never come right out and said it, you’d be hard-pressed to find a helmer more on King’s wavelength than Mike Flanagan who has found success in turning numerous works of the writer’s into theatrical productions. But now, King is flipping the tables and giving late (albeit well-earned...

Katee Sackhoff says portraying Bo-Katan Kryze on The Mandalorian badly shook her confidence, explaining on her podcast that she struggled to “find” the character in live action despite years voicing Bo-Katan in animation. The actor described feeling disconnected from the warrior’s motivations and said the experience “broke” her, leading to a stretch in which she “basically didn’t work” and questioned her abilities. The remarks, shared this week and highlighted by The Hollywood Reporter, quickly circulated among Star Wars fans.

Sackhoff said the downturn began after production wrapped on season three in 2022, adding that auditions felt brittle and that she turned to a new manager and, for the first time,...

Stephen King has had a ton of adaptations over the last five decades. Some he would like to forget about, while others are considered some of the best films of the horror genre. This includes 1976’s Carrie from director Brian de Palma. The film has had many physical media editions over the years and, as the psychological horror film nears its haunting 50th anniversary next year, Carrie is getting a new 4K edition from Imprint Films.

Number 494 in the Imprint Collection, this is a 4K/Blu-ray combo pack box set for Carrie. The set comes in a lenticular hard case with seven art cards. The lenticular image shows the tragic before and after of Carrie White’s ill-fated prom. The special features include the 2001 documentaries Acting Carrie and Visualizing Carrie alongside the featurette “Carrie, The Musical.” There's also an animated photo gallery and the featurette “Stephen King and the Evolution of Carrie.

The Life of Chuck, the latest Stephen King adaptation from Mike Flanagan, who has previously been at the helm of the Stephen King adaptations Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep (and is also working on series adaptations of The Dark Tower and Carrie for Amazon Studios) reached theatres at the start of June (you can read our 7/10 review Here). This one is not a horror movie, and JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray even described it as a “bittersweet tearjerker.” Less than two months after it started playing on the big screen, The Life of Chuck was given a digital release, and you can watch it on Amazon, where it can be rented for $9.99 or purchased for $19.99. But if you’ve been waiting for the physical media release, we have good news for you today: the 4K Uhd, Blu-ray, and DVD release is set for September 30th, and copies are available for pre-order Here.

Now available on Digital, The Life of Chuck will be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on September 30 via Neon.

It may not be a horror movie, but the genre-bender is written and directed by Mike Flanagan and based on Stephen King’s novella from his 2020 collection If It Bleeds.

Special features:

Audio commentary by writer- director Mike Flanagan The Making of The Life of Chuck On-set interviews with actors Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Mark Hamill Trailers Teasers TV Spots And more

An extraordinary story of an ordinary man, the film celebrates the life of Charles ‘Chuck’ Krantz as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.

Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, and Benjamin Pajak each play the titular character at different points in his life.

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Annalise Basso, Mia Sara, Matthew Lillard, Carl Lumbly,...

The cool, soothing tone of Hamish Linklater has been disarming audiences since he first came onto the scene more than two decades ago. That’s why he was the perfect man to don the top hat and beard of President Abraham Lincoln for Apple TV+’s Manhunt and why he was the right choice to portray a priest attempting to shepherd his followers towards the truth in Mike Flanagan’s Netflix series, Midnight Mass. Once again stepping into the spotlight and allowing his mild-mannered tone to lull us into a false sense of security, the actor is set to join the cast of Gen V for its second season, which arrives next month. Linklater will be taking on the role of Dean Cipher, the new leader at Godolkin University — a place for young superheroes to grow their powers. But, as the trailers have told us, there’s nothing safe about...

The Life of Chuck, the latest Stephen King adaptation from Mike Flanagan, who has previously been at the helm of the Stephen King adaptations Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep (and is also working on series adaptations of The Dark Tower and Carrie for Amazon Studios) reached theatres at the start of June (you can read our 7/10 review Here). This one is not a horror movie, and JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray even described it as a “bittersweet tearjerker.” Less than two months after it started playing on the big screen, The Life of Chuck has now been given a digital release, and you can watch it on Amazon, where it can be rented for $9.99 or purchased for $19.99.

Based on the short story from King’s 2020 anthology If It Bleeds, The Life of Chuck consists of three separate stories linked to tell the biography of Charles Krantz in reverse, beginning with...

It may not be a horror movie, but The Life of Chuck comes from two titans of terror: writer-director Mike Flanagan and author Stephen King.

If you missed it in theaters last month, the genre-bending film is now on Digital to rent for $9.99 or two buy for $19.99 via Neon.

Based on the novella from King’s 2020 collection If It Bleeds, it celebrates the life of Charles ‘Chuck’ Krantz as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.

Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, and Benjamin Pajak each play the titular character at different points in his life.

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Annalise Basso, Mia Sara, Matthew Lillard, Carl Lumbly, Samantha Sloyan, Harvey Guillen, Kate Siegel, and Mark Hamill co-star.

The ensemble also includes Heather Langenkamp, Rahul Kohli, David Dastmalchian, Violet McGraw, Hamish Linklater, Lauren Lavera, and Nick Offerman as the narrator.

Meagan wrote in her review,...

MGM+’s newest show, The Institute, has received a positive streaming update, two weeks after it was released. It was based on acclaimed author Stephen King’s sci-fi horror novel of the same name.

Despite garnering mixed reviews following its premiere last July 13, it seems like the first season of The Institute is dominating the streaming charts so far. Per FlixPatrol, the latest Stephen King show has claimed the number 1 spot on MGM+’s Top 10 chart in both the U.S. and other countries as well. Although the series is being compared to Stranger Thingsin terms of its themes and story, The Institute is still far from the massive success that the Netflix show enjoyed when it first made its debut in 2016. At the moment, the new show currently holds a Tomatometer rating of 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 21 reviews.

The official synopsis for The Institute reads, "It follows the...

The Life of Chuck, the acclaimed adaptation of the Stephen King story by Mike Flanagan, has received a digital release date. The fantasy drama, boasting an 81% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes (88% from audiences), received a limited theatrical release in North America, but unfortunately, some international markets didn't get the chance to see the film on the big screen.

The Life of Chuck will be available on digital platforms starting July 29, 2025, for rent or purchase. The film will also get its respective physical release when it arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on September 30. Fans of Flanagan's filmography should keep in mind that this physical release will feature a commentary by the director himself as part of the bonus content (or special features).

The film was inspired by King's novella that was part of the collection titled If It Bleeds. It stars Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Annalise Basso, Matthew Lillard,...

Noah Wyle, the star and producer of HBO's new hit medical drama hit The Pitt, has addressed the unexpected exit of co-star Tracy Ifeachor from Season 2. The actor who played a key role as a senior resident in Season 1 is not set to return for the second season, which is currently in production (it is still unconfirmed whether the role will be recast or written out entirely). Reasons remain a secret, but many are speculating that her exit could be related to the actor's ties to a conservative church in the U.K. Although Wyle does not say why Ifeachor has left the show, he has now addressed the conspiracy theories that have since been swirling around.

Ifeachor played Dr. Heather Collins in Season 1 of the HBO Max show that took viewers inside the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital during a very hectic day in the emergency room. Collins was a...

What Do We Know About the upcoming series adaptation of Stephen King’s novel Carrie? More than you may think. The Prime Video series from The Life of Chuck and The Haunting of Hill House filmmaker Mike Flanagan is set to be his fourth take on a work by King. From plot, casting news, and more, let’s dive in and look at what is coming up in the adaptation of the classic horror novel.

Why another remake of Carrie?

Despite Brian De Palma’s 1976 adaptation remaining a classic horror film, multiple variations of Stephen King’s debut novel have made their way to audiences. From a sequel in 1999 to remakes in both 2002 and 2013, as well as a stage musical, Flanagan’s series takes a “bold and timely reimagining” of the book. What this entails remains to be seen. But, we do know that Flanagan has a reverence for Stephen...

The Mike Flanagan’s Carrie news doesn’t stop coming! Hot on the heels of the announcement that Heather Graham, Kate Siegel, and Cassandra Naud were among the latest cast in the upcoming Prime Video series, Flanagan himself has shared that filming is underway for his take on the iconic text by horror maestro Stephen King.

The announcement came in the form of an Instagram post from Flanagan, featuring a single image of the first slate and a caption that simply reads, “And we’re off.”

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Stephen King’s original 1974 novel Carrie is the story of Carrie White, a teenage girl subjected to constant abuse both by her peers and by her extremely religious mother. When she gets her first period, the telekinetic powers she’s secretly had since she was a child start to grow.

Carrie, the subject of author Stephen King’s first published novel and one of the greatest female icons in the horror genre, is coming back – and this time Mike Flanagan is the one taking her to prom. It was announced last October that Flanagan was working with King to turn the story of Carrie into an eight episode series that will be released through Amazon’s Prime Video service. Flanagan is executive producing the series with Trevor Macy. Deadline noted at the time, “They’re opening a writer’s room, so this one’s happening quickly.” Since then, the show received the official greenlight from Prime Video and has been assembling its cast. Just last week, we heard that filming would begin in a matter of days – and sure enough, Flanagan started the week by confirming that filming has begun!

The confirmation comes in the form of a clapperboard picture...

A new take on Stephen King’s Carrie is in production as an eight-episode series for Amazon Prime Video, led by director Mike Flanagan.

Known for adapting King’s Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep, and The Life of Chuck, Flanagan is updating the 1974 novel for today’s audience. The story, first brought to the screen by Brian De Palma in 1976 and remade in 2002 and 2013, centers on Carrie White, a bullied teen with telekinetic powers.

Now Flanagan posted a new BTS photo of the set confirming that the show is in production:

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Flanagan shared his vision in an interview, emphasizing the story’s relevance. “Why do it again? Carrie White is a story about high school violence and bullying, and that feels immediate and important today, unfortunately, even more kind of sharply relevant than I think it was when he wrote it,...

A new version of Stephen King’s classic novel Carrie is currently being made, and fans just got a sneak peek behind the scenes. The original Carrie was King’s first published book back in 1974, and it quickly became a famous horror movie directed by Brian De Palma.

Since then, it has been remade a couple of times, including a TV movie in 2002 and a film in 2013.

Now, Mike Flanagan, known for adapting other King works like Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep, and The Life of Chuck, is bringing Carrie back as a new eight-episode series for Amazon Prime Video. The project was first announced in October 2024, with a writers’ room created to develop the story further.

Related: Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie’ Brings Fresh Blood to Prime Video

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The cast is coming together fast. By April 2025, Summer H. Howell...

Mike Flanagan has announced that cameras are now rolling on his small-screen adaptation of Stephen King's first novel, Carrie.

The filmmaker shared an image of a clapperboard to social media, revealing a first look at the show's official logo.

Summer H. Howell is set to play troubled telekinetic teen, Carrie White, and the rest of the principal cast members were recently announced by Amazon.

The series will also star Samantha Sloyan (The Fall of the House of Usher) as Carrie’s religious fanatic mother, Margaret White, Alison Thornton (Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce) as Chris Hargensen, Thalia Dudek (The Running Man) as Emaline, Siena Agudong (Sidelined: The Qb and Me) as Sue Snell, Amber Midthunder (FX’s Legion) as Miss Desjardin, Josie Totah (AppleTV+’s The Buccaneers) as Tina, Arthur Conti (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice) as Billy, Joel Oulette (Sullivan’s Crossing) as Tommy, and Matthew Lillard (Scream) as Principal Grayle.

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The new adaptation of Carrie has gotten an exciting update with a new behind-the-scenes image. Originally released in 1974, Carrie was Stephen King's first published novel. The novel was adapted shortly after its release into the classic Brian De Palma horror movie of the same name. Carrie has since been reimagined as a TV movie in 2002 and another theatrical movie in 2013. A new version of Carrie is in the works from Mike Flanagan on Prime Video. Flanagan has worked on past King adaptations, including Gerald's Game, Doctor Sleep, and the well-reviewed The Life of Chuck.

Now, in a new post on Instagram from Flanagan, it has been announced that Carrie has entered production. The image shows a clapperboard indicating that the series is now filming. Flanagan is shown as the director for the episode, which includes a rendering of the prom queen's tiara. A costume is seen on the left side of the image,...

The word “sleep” is simply not part of Mike Flanagan’s vocabulary. Just days after his latest film, The Life of Chuck, celebrated its wide release, the director is back at it again with yet another Stephen King adaptation. This time, he’s returning to the small screen for what will be his first series-pairing with Prime Video in a fresh telling of the horror author’s debut novel, Carrie. Taking to his Instagram to share the good news, Flanagan posted an image of a clapperboard doused in blood with the production’s logo overtop. In the caption, he wrote, “And we’re off #dayone #carrie.” A slew of famous folks flocked to the comments to show their support, with names like Josh Ruben (Heart Eyes), Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad), and Jack Quaid (The Boys) cheering Flanagan on from the sidelines.

Flanagan’s retelling of Carrie first gathered traction earlier this year and,...

Stephen King’s classic horror novel Carrie is headed back to the screen with a brand new series adaptation from Mike Flanagan and Prime Video, and filming has kicked off this week.

Flanagan announced the start of production in an Instagram post today, seen below.

Summer H. Howell stars as Carrie White in the eight episode Prime Video series.

The show’s cast also includes Samantha Sloyan, Siena Agudong, Alison Thornton, Thalia Dudek, Josie Totah, Arthur Conti, Joel Oulette, Matthew Lillard, Amber Midthunder, Kate Siegel, Michael Trucco, Katee Sackhoff, Rahul Kohli, Crystal Balint, Danielle Klaudt, Heather Graham, Tim Bagley, Tahmoh Penikett, Mapuana Makia, Naika Toussaint, Delainey Hayles, Cassandra Naud, and Rowan Danielle.

In Stephen King’s Carrie, “Misfit high schooler Carrie White has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother. After her father’s sudden and untimely death, Carrie finds herself contending with the alien landscape of public High School,...

Mike Flanagan made his impact on the horror genre with different projects, but he became popular after his partnership with Netflix for shows like The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, and The Fall of the House of Usher. However, the auteur is very well-versed in the adaptation of Stephen King's novels.

The horror mastermind is often critical of his adaptations, but his partnership with Flanagan has proven extremely prolific. After Flanagan focused exclusively on creating and directing TV shows, he also worked on several Stephen King projects. The latest one, The Life of Chuck, debuted last year to positive reviews and awards chatter at the Toronto International Film Festival, and, as it finally hit theaters, it features an equally thrilling score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Following its release at TIFF, The Life of Chuck debuted with a score of 80% from the critics. Not much has changed since then, except...

Carrie, the subject of author Stephen King’s first published novel and one of the greatest female icons in the horror genre, is coming back – and this time Mike Flanagan is the one taking her to prom. It was announced last October that Flanagan was working with King to turn the story of Carrie into an eight episode series that will be released through Amazon’s Prime Video service. Flanagan is executive producing the series with Trevor Macy. Deadline noted at the time, “They’re opening a writer’s room, so this one’s happening quickly.” Since then, the show received the official greenlight from Prime Video and has been assembling its cast. One of the cast members is Matthew Lillard (Scream) as Principal Grayle, and during a recent interview with One Take, Lillard revealed that the show will be filming by the end of the month!

Lillard’s co-stars...

Mike Flanagan's TV adaptation of Carrie continues to evolve as the cast expands with a few familiar faces. The main cast for the Prime Video series was announced in recent days, but there were still a few spots left to fill. Horror figures Kate Siegel, Katee Sackhoff and Heather Graham, have officially entered the Carrie series.

According to the report by Bloody Disgusting, the series, led by Summer Howell and Samantha Sloyan as Carrie and Margaret White, respectively, has added a notable lineup to the cast. Siegel, Sackhoff and Graham are joined by Michael Trucco, Danielle Klaudt, Rahul Kohli, and Crystal Balint, who have appeared in some of Flanagan's previous films and TV shows. Cassandra Naud, Naika Toussaint, Tahmoh Penikett, Mapuana Makia, Tim Bagley, and Rowan Danielle have also joined the series.

The previous cast announcement included Thalia Dudek, Siena Agudong, Alison Thornton, Amber Midthunder, Josie Totah, Arthur Conti,...

Mike Flanagan and Stephen King are a match made in the heavenly cosmos for Neon’s The Life of Chuck, which expands to theaters nationwide beginning tonight, June 12.

It’s important to note that The Life of Chuck isn’t a horror movie from Flanagan and King this time around, but that doesn’t mean the movie isn’t packed with beloved horror stars.

In this exclusive clip, Mike Flanagan and star Kate Siegel discuss the horror icons featured in the cast of The Life of Chuck, including A Nightmare on Elm Street legend Heather Langenkamp, Scream‘s Matthew Lillard, and Late Night with the Devil‘s David Dastmalchian. And that’s just the beginning. Watch the exclusive featurette below.

“The similarities between The Life of Chuck and a horror movie is that the emotional stakes are so epic in this film,” Matthew Lillard previews in the new featurette video.

Mike Flanagan is a horror maestro, especially when it comes to bringing the literary works of Stephen King to life on screen. Now he’s tackling Carrie in an eight-episode series adaptation for Amazon. While the principal cast was already announced, we’ve now learned about the cast of recurring characters appearing on the show, including quite a few Flanagan regulars.

Kate Siegel, Michael Trucco (Hush), Katee Sackhoff (Oculus), Rahul Kohli (Midnight Mass), Crystal Balint (The Fall Of The House Of Usher), and Danielle Klaudt (The Fall Of The House Of Usher), who have all collaborated with Flanagan in the past, will appear in Carrie. But that’s not all!

Heather Graham will also play a role in the series, along with Tim Bagley (Grace and Frankie), Tahmoh Penikett (Battlestar Galactica), Mapuana Makia (Doogie Kamealoha M.D.), Naika Toussaint (Van Helsing), Delainey Hayles (Interview with the Vampire), Cassandra Naud (Influencer), and newcomer Rowan Danielle.

Carrie, the subject of author Stephen King’s first published novel and one of the greatest female icons in the horror genre, is coming back – and this time Mike Flanagan is the one taking her to prom. It was announced last October that Flanagan was working with King to turn the story of Carrie into an eight episode series that will be released through Amazon’s Prime Video service. Flanagan is executive producing the series with Trevor Macy. Deadline noted at the time, “They’re opening a writer’s room, so this one’s happening quickly.” Since then, the show received the official greenlight from Prime Video and has been assembling its cast. Deadline reports that the latest additions include returning Flanagan collaborators Kate Siegel, Michael Trucco, Katee Sackhoff, Rahul Kohli, Crystal Balint, and Danielle Klaudt. Sackhoff worked with Flanagan on Oculus and Klaudt worked with him on The Fall...

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Mike Flanagan is assembling his cast for his upcoming adaptation of Carrie, and he’s bringing back a lot of familiar faces for the horror series!

He has quickly made his name as a modern-day master of horror. He wrote and directed several films like Oculus, Ouija, Gerald’s Game, and Doctor Sleep. Flanagan has really made his mark on television with his Netflix series The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, and The Fall of the House of Usher.

Each project was inventive, scary, thought-provoking, and boasting a first-rate cast to win over viewers. They ranged from adapting works like Edgar Allen Poe to more original storylines while still enthralling those watching.

Now, Flanagan is ready to take on a famous property in Carrie. The upcoming eight-episode Prime Video series will star Summer Howell in the title role of a troubled teen.

Mike Flanagan is working on another Stephen King project: Carrie. The filmmaker has a vast history with the horror author, and, after the recently released The Life of Chuck, he's already at work on the Carrie TV show.

Early this month, Summer Howell was announced in the titular role, as previously rumored. Alongside her announcement were two returning Flanaverse actors. Now Deadline reports that the Carrie cast has announced 14 more members, including some familiar names from Flanagan's previous works.

The two previous Flanaverse actors were Matthew Lillard, who stars in The Life of Chuck, and Samantha Sloyan. Lillard first collaborated with Flanagan on The Life of Chuck, and is set to play Principal Grayle, as previously revealed in early May. Meanwhile, Sloyan has been a part of multiple projects, including The Fall of the House of Usher, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, and Hush. She is set to play Carrie's mom.

14 recurring guest stars have joined “Carrie,” Mike Flanagan‘s series adaptation of Stephen King‘s 1974 novel for Prime Video.

Flanagan will reunite with frequent collaborators Kate Siegel, Michael Trucco, Katee Sackhoff, Rahul Kohli, Crystal Balint, and Danielle Klaudt on the project.

New additions to his circle include Heather Graham (Boogie Nights), Tim Bagley (“Grace and Frankie”), Tahmoh Penikett (“Battlestar Galactica”), Mapuana Makia (“Doogie Kamealoha M.D.”), Naika Toussaint (“Van Helsing”), Delainey Hayles (“Interview with the Vampire”), Cassandra Naud (Influencer), and newcomer Rowan Danielle.

Summer H. Howell stars as Carrie White alongside previously announced cast members Samantha Sloyan, Siena Agudong, Alison Thornton, Thalia Dudek, Josie Totah, Arthur Conti, Joel Oulette, Matthew Lillard, and Amber Midthunder.

Described as “a bold and timely reimagining” of King’s classic story, the eight-episode series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios.

Misfit high-schooler Carrie White has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother. After...

The upcoming Carrie television series will mark a family reunion. Several stars who have worked with Mike Flanagan in the past have joined the cast of the highly-anticipated adaptation of one of Stephen King's most popular stories. The acclaimed horror filmmaker will produce the series for Amazon MGM Studios, with Summer Howell portraying the horror icon for a new generation of fans. Flanagan is known in the entertainment industry for constantly including his most trusted actors in his upcoming projects, and Carrie won't be the exception.

Kate Siegel, Rahul Kohli and Katee Sackhoff will star in the television series about a young girl who develops telekinetic abilities. Kate Siegel is Flanagan's wife, and the talented actress has worked with her spouse in The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor and the rest of the television titles the director has produced for Netflix. Kohli has also appeared...

Carrie, the subject of author Stephen King’s first published novel and one of the greatest female icons in the horror genre, is coming back – and this time Mike Flanagan is the one taking her to prom. It was announced last October that Flanagan was working with King to turn the story of Carrie into an eight episode series that will be released through Amazon’s Prime Video service. Flanagan is executive producing the series with Trevor Macy. Deadline noted at the time, “They’re opening a writer’s room, so this one’s happening quickly.” Since then, the show received the official greenlight from Prime Video and has been assembling its cast. Now, during an interview with Variety, Flanagan has revealed how the series came about – and that King wasn’t into the idea at first.

Published in 1974, King’s novel Carrie served as the inspiration for the classic...

Mike Flanagan has established himself as a modern king of horror film and TV.

The writer/director blew up into the mainstream with a number of successful and terrifying limited series on Netflix, but he was not satisfied with that. Flanagan is a self-described lover of Stephen King and has also established himself as the preeminent person to tap for an adaptation of the horror legend’s stories, but with each one, there is plenty of the director injected into the story, too.

With Flanagan’s latest film, “The Life of Chuck,” landing in theaters, here are the seven best offerings from the director to date.

Warner Bros. 7. Doctor Sleep

“Doctor Sleep” and the balancing act that Flanagan achieved deserved more love than it got. “The Shining” is one of Stephen King’s most iconic novels, and the Stanley Kubrick adaptation is equally revered — by all but King himself. So...

When looking through the sprawling works of Stephen King that have been adapted into either television projects or feature-length films, you’d be hard-pressed to find a story told more frequently than Carrie. The book that launched the legendary horror author’s career has been given an on-screen makeover time and time again, perhaps most notably through Brian De Palma’s iconic 1976 film, which saw Sissy Spacek in the titular role. This year, it was announced that another filmmaker was stepping up to the plate and taking on the tale as old as time, with masterful filmmaker and frequent King collaborator, Mike Flanagan helming an adaptation for Prime Video.

In an interview with Variety surrounding the release of his latest King adaptation, The Life of Chuck, Flanagan revealed that King’s first response to the news was, “‘Leave her alone. She’s been through enough.’” However, when the plan was broken down for him,...

Now in theatres (and expanding to more next Friday) is The Life of Chuck, the latest Stephen King adaptation from Mike Flanagan, who has previously been at the helm of the Stephen King adaptations Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep (and is also developing series adaptations of The Dark Tower and Carrie for Amazon Studios) – but this one is not a horror movie. JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray got to see the movie a while back (you can read his 7/10 review Here) and described it as a “bittersweet tearjerker.” The film is based on the short story from King’s 2020 anthology If It Bleeds, and now that the story has been given the film treatment, it’s being re-released on its own. There are 128 page hardcover and Kindle editions making their way out into the world on June 10th, along with a 2 hour audiobook (you can purchase those releases at This...

“The Life of Chuck” – the latest Stephen King tale to get a film adaptation – is finally in theaters.

The Mike Flanagan-directed movie won the People’s Choice Award at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, and it’s time for the public to check it out. “The Life of Chuck” – an adaptation of a short story from King’s “Let It Bleed” collection – stars Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, Chiwetel Ejiofor and more and follows through three periods of one ordinary man’s life.

Here’s everything you need to know about the new movie, how to watch “The Life of Chuck” right now and where to expect it on streaming.

When does “The Life of Chuck” come out?

“The Life of Chuck” opened in theaters on Friday, June 6.

Is “The Life of Chuck” streaming or in theaters?

Right now, “The Life of Chuck” is only available in theaters, so the...

Plot: An apocalyptic event and the life of a mild-mannered accountant named Chuck (Tom Hiddleston) have an odd correlation.

Review: Two kinds of folks will be checking out this review of The Life of Chuck—those who have read the short story and those who haven’t. To be transparent, I’m one of those who have not. I was tempted to read it before making the trip to TIFF (which is where I first saw this movie) to see Mike Flanagan’s big-screen adaptation, but in the end, I didn’t because I wanted to experience the film as its own thing without any preconceived notions.

Pretty much right off the bat, I was intrigued by Flanagan’s first feature since his last Stephen King adaptation, Doctor Sleep. The film begins in one of King’s sleepy small towns, where a schoolteacher (played by Chiwetel Ejiofor) tries to keep...

Mike Flanagan gives fans a disappointing if hopeful update on his Exorcist movie.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, the acclaimed filmmaker recently confirmed that "production hasn't started" on his hotly-anticipated Exorcist film. Flanagan went on to note that the film had been pulled from Universal Pictures' release calendar for 2026, primarily due to production on the upcoming Carrie reboot. "No way it's coming out next March," Flanagan said before promising fans that there is still "nothing to worry about though."

Announced back in May 2024, Flanagan's Exorcist film will be produced via Blumhouse Productions and Morgan Creek. While Universal Pictures had originally planned to produce an entire trilogy of Exorcist films with director David Gordon Green, the poor reception of Green's 2023 film The Exorcist: Believer drove the studio to change their plan for the future of the entire franchise. At the time, it was stated that the film would not be...

When it was announced that Mike Flanagan would be acting as showrunner on a new TV adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie, there was one question on everyone’s lips. Why? Having been made into a movie back in 1976 starring Sissy Spacek and John Travolta, and having remakes, sequels, and previous TV miniseries, what could possibly make anyone see the need for yet another version of the same story? It seems that was a question bugging the show’s star, Matthew Lillard, too.

Lillard, who is known for his roles in the Scream franchise, Scooby-Doo, and Five Nights at Freddy’s, takes on the role of Principal Grayle, the head of the school attended by King’s troubled teenager. While speaking about the upcoming project with The Kingcast, the actor addressed the reason that Flanagan is making another version of Carrie’s story – and how he will not be copying an infamous Alfred Hitchcock remake.

Streaming is a great convince, but every convenience comes at a cost. In this case, the cost comes in the form of accessibility. Sure, you’ve got tons of options at your fingertips, but what happens when one of your favorite films is no longer available to stream? That’s precisely what happened with Mike Flanagan’s Hush. The film was a Netflix exclusive for several years, but when the licensing deal expired, the film became unavailable to watch anywhere. Fortunately, Hush is more widely accessible now than ever. The picture is currently available on both physical media and streaming.

In case you’re unfamiliar with the saga, I’ll provide some context. Netflix previously owned the exclusive rights to Hush. When the deal expired, fans were understandably bummed because that meant that Hush wasn’t available to watch anywhere. That makes the film’s eventual re-addition to streaming (not...

Update: Universal appeared to confirm filmmaker Mike Flanagan’s concerns that there was “no way’ his “Exorcist” movie would be ready for its March 2026 release date. The studio removed the project from its spring slate later on Wednesday, announcing that it would be replaced with an untitled Blumhouse feature.

Original story: Mike Flanagan’s upcoming “Exorcist” film isn’t exactly cursed, but it is going to miss its targeted release date.

“The Life of Chuck” director was asked on Tumblr what the status of his forthcoming “Exorcist” film was and if it was going to make the March 13, 2026 release date. No castings have yet been announced.

“Production hasn’t started, we need to finish ‘Carrie’ first,” Flanagan wrote. “No way it’s coming out next March. Nothing to worry about though.”

Prime Video greenlit the “Carrie” series – based on Stephen King’s 1974 debut novel – back in April. Flanagan will serve as the showrunner,...

The universe is endless in the final trailer for The Life of Chuck. Filmmaker Mike Flanagan re-teams with legendary author Stephen King for yet another collaboration with plenty of promise. The story at the center of the film allows both creatives to step out of their boxes, leaving horror behind and, instead, leaning into the incredible wonderment of life. With a star-studded cast led by the likes of Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Bridget Jones: Mad About a Boy), and Karen Gillan (the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise), audiences will soon get to feast their eyes on the Certified Fresh film when it opens in select cinemas on June 6, with a wide theatrical release set for June 13.

The life of Hiddleston’s Chuck Krantz plays out in memories and pieces in the final trailer for The Life of Chuck. There’s plenty of dancing, as a young Chuck (Jacob Tremblay) takes lessons,...

"The universe is large, and it contains multitudes, but it also contains... me." It's finally time for everyone to experience the magic of this movie! Neon has revealed a second and final trailer for The Life of Chuck, created by master filmmaker Mike Flanagan. Ready to open in theaters nationwide starting on June 6th - later this week. This initially premiered at last year's Toronto Film Festival, where it won the prestigious People's Choice Award. "With The Life of Chuck, Mike Flanagan takes a detour from the macabre to explore one of Stephen King's alternate sensibilities in an adaptation that carries the spirit of his most optimistic work. The world feels like it’'s ending and everybody’s saying goodbye to Chuck." But it ain't over yet. A life-affirming, genre-bending story adapted from Stephen King's novella about 3 chapters in the life of a man named Charles Krantz. The main...

The final trailer for The Life of Chuck showcases the critical praise, including a quote from our own Meagan Navarro’s Bloody Disgusting review.

Based on Stephen King‘s 2020 novella of the same name, the genre-bending film opens in select cities this Friday, June 6, before expanding nationwide on June 13 from Neon.

Written and directed by Mike Flanagan, it celebrates the life of Charles ‘Chuck’ Krantz as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.

Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, and Benjamin Pajak each play the titular character at different points in his life.

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Annalise Basso, Mia Sara, Matthew Lillard, Carl Lumbly, Samantha Sloyan, Harvey Guillen, Kate Siegel, and Mark Hamill co-star.

The ensemble also includes Heather Langenkamp, Rahul Kohli, David Dastmalchian, Violet McGraw, Hamish Linklater, Lauren Lavera, and Nick Offerman as the narrator.

Meagan wrote in her review,...

Reaching theatres this Friday, June 6th, is The Life of Chuck, the latest Stephen King adaptation from Mike Flanagan, who has previously been at the helm of the Stephen King adaptations Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep (and is also developing series adaptations of The Dark Tower and Carrie for Amazon Studios) – but this one is not a horror movie. JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray got to see the movie a while back (you can read his 7/10 review Here) and described it as a “bittersweet tearjerker.” With the release just days away, the final trailer for the film has now arrived online and can be seen in the embed above.

Based on the short story from King’s 2020 anthology If It Bleeds, The Life of Chuck consists of three separate stories linked to tell the biography of Charles Krantz in reverse, beginning with his death from a brain tumor and ending...

The Stephen King horror classic of 1974, Carrie, is set to receive another reboot. This time, the chosen format is a TV series, and the visionary in charge of bringing it to life is Mike Flanagan, the director who has previously adapted the author's works Doctor Sleep and Gerald's Game. Little is known about the upcoming Prime Video series, but Flanagan recently revealed why everyone should be excited about the new take on the horror classic.

Naturally, one of the key components of the series is the casting–especially that of Carrie White. Summer Howell, known for her roles in the TV series Channel Zero and films like Cult of Chucky and Hunter Hunter, has now been chosen to portray the shy-yet-powerful teenager. And while Flanagan says she wasn't an easy find, he also says that she's the reason why fans should be excited for the show.

Flanagan is currently promoting his latest film,...

Chuck has art in him, according to Mark Hamill in the new clip from The Life of Chuck below.

We also have a magical poster for the film, which opens in select cities this Friday, June 6, before expanding nationwide on June 13 from Neon.

Based on Stephen King‘s 2020 novella of the same name, the life-affirming, genre-bender is written and directed by Mike Flanagan.

It celebrates the life of Charles ‘Chuck’ Krantz as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.

Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, and Benjamin Pajak each play the titular character at different points in his life.

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Annalise Basso, Mia Sara, Matthew Lillard, Carl Lumbly, Samantha Sloyan, Harvey Guillen, Kate Siegel, and Hamill co-star.

The ensemble also includes Heather Langenkamp, Rahul Kohli, David Dastmalchian, Violet McGraw, Hamish Linklater, Lauren Lavera, and Nick Offerman as the narrator.

The all-new Carrie series, a tv series adaptation of the critically acclaimed Stephen King novel, has confirmed many cast members this last weekend. The series is being headed by Prime Video and Mike Flanagan has been tapped to man the helm. The veteran director with both films and series under his belt has locked in his main cast. Flanagan was recently in an exclusive partnership with Netflix, where most of his work has resided. This project will be one of the many he is tackling since exiting the partnership, along with The Life of Chuck.

In the lead role of titular character Carrie White is Summer Howell, who has been in talks for the role for months. The rest of the cast is rounded out by many recognizable names in horror. Flanagan reaches back into his bag, a commonality of his, and grabs Midnight Mass villain Samantha Sloyan as Carrie's mother Margaret White,...

Mike Flanagan is set to re-team with Stephen King for a new small-screen adaptation of the legendary's author's first novel, Carrie, and the show has now rounded out its cast.

Following the recent news that Summer H. Howell is set to play troubled telekinetic teen Carrie White, the rest of the principal cast members have been announced.

The series will also star Samantha Sloyan (The Fall of the House of Usher) as Carrie’s religious fanatic mother, Margaret White, Alison Thornton (Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce) as Chris Hargensen, Thalia Dudek (The Running Man) as Emaline, Siena Agudong (Sidelined: The Qb and Me) as Sue Snell, Amber Midthunder (FX’s Legion) as Miss Desjardin, Josie Totah (AppleTV+’s The Buccaneers) as Tina, Arthur Conti (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice) as Billy, Joel Oulette (Sullivan’s Crossing) as Tommy, and Matthew Lillard (Scream) as Principal Grayle.

Amazon MGM Studios announced cast for upcoming Carrie series based on Stephen King's novel.

Mike Flanagan has been gathering the troops for his Carrie TV show and we finally have a good idea of the cast. More on that below.

While the UK has to wait a while longer for Mike Flanagan’s The Life Of Chuck, the director is already looking ahead. The director’s next project will take him back to the land of television as he looks to adapt Stephen King’s Carrie to a series.

As reported by Variety, the TV series has now revealed its main cast. Samantha Sloyan, a Flanagan regular, is set to portray Margaret White while Summer H. Howell will portray the titular teenage girl with supernatural powers.

Sinea Adugong will play Sue Snell while Joel Oulette plays her boyfriend Tommy and Matthew Lillard will appear as Principle Grayle. Alison Thornton will be Chris Hargensen, Carrie’s high school tormentor and Prey’s Amber Midthunder plays the empathetic Miss Desjardin.