8 Horror Shows to Watch if You Love Prime Video's ‘Carrie’

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Published Oct 7, 2026, 4:28 PM EDT

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In development since 2024, Mike Flanagan’s Carrie, a series adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 novel, is making its way to Prime Video right in time for Halloween 2026. The eight-episode series is the fourth adaptation of the novel, which also launched King’s horror writing career. The story of an awkward teenager and how she navigates her secluded life, personal grief, bullying, and emerging psychic powers, Flanagan’s Carrie expands on the popular novel (and its famous film adaptation) with a layered and nuanced take on these subjects.

Ahead of its release, the miniseries has been one of the most anticipated shows of 2026, a reimagining of an iconic horror classic that adds a contemporary perspective to the beloved original. Timely, and terrifyingly so, the supernatural thriller is a must-watch for genre fans. And if you like this reinvention of the classic, then you might also like the following horror shows, including adaptations of King’s other acclaimed stories and other hit shows by Flanagan. Without further ado, here’s our selection of horror shows we think you should watch if you love Carrie.

1 ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ (2018)

Closeup of the Bent-Neck Lady (Victoria Pedretti) screaming in The Haunting of Hill House.

Created by Mike Flanagan and loosely adapted from Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel, The Haunting of Hill House is the first entry in the Haunting anthology series, followed by The Haunting of Bly Manor. Moving between two timelines, the story follows five adult siblings whose paranormal experiences on a fateful night from decades ago continue to haunt them in the present day. The show stars Michiel Huisman, Elizabeth Reaser, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Kate Siegel, Victoria Pedretti, Carla Gugino, and Henry Thomas in key roles.

A chilling supernatural horror series, The Haunting of Hill House grips the viewer with mounting tension and leaves them with a satisfying ending. When it first premiered, the 10-episode series was highly acclaimed for its story, direction, narrative style, and great production value, winning the Bram Stoker Award and Fangoria Chainsaw Award. With its deeply emotional and grief-driven horror storytelling, The Haunting of Hill House is the series that established Flanagan’s mastery of horror TV, effectively translating his cinematic style to a serialized format.

2 ‘The Midnight Club’ (2022)

Created by Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong, The Midnight Club is a series adaptation of the 1994 novel and other short stories by Christopher Pike. The plot follows eight terminally ill young adults residing in a hospice who meet every night to share scary stories, making a pact that whoever dies first will reach out to the rest from beyond the grave. Iman Benson, Adia, Igby Rigney, Ruth Codd, Aya Furukawa, Annarah Shephard, William Chris Sumpter, and Sauriyan Sapkota play the eight members of the titular club.

The Midnight Club takes an empathetic look at grief, terminal illness, and mortality among young adults. Despite its scary atmosphere and grim setting, Flanagan brings a heartfelt and melancholic tone to the show, making it a must-watch horror mystery thriller for fans of Carrie. When it premiered, The Midnight Club was positively received by critics for its narrative depth, with the opening episode reportedly setting a record for the most scripted jump-scares in a single episode.

3 ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ (2025–Present)

Developed by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs, It: Welcome to Derry is a prequel series to their supernatural horror films, It and It Chapter Two, all based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel It. Revealing the origin story of Pennywise, the evil clown, the first season follows a couple and their son who move to the titular Maine town and become involved in a series of awful incidents. Bill Skarsgård reprises his role as the shapeshifting clown from the films, with Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, James Remar, Matilda Lawler, Chris Chalk, and more in key roles.

It: Welcome to Derry is a well-made prequel series to one of the most popular horror film series of the 2010s. It successfully captures the dread and terror of the films in its tone and atmosphere and compellingly expands the myth of Stephen King’s iconic villain. Since its first season release, It: Welcome to Derry has earned praise for its sharp social commentary and the performances by Chalk and Skarsgård, whose invested depiction of Pennywise has become almost synonymous with the actor.

4 ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ (2018–2020)

Kiernan Shipka as Sabrina Spellman in a red coat in the woods in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

Developed by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa from his comics of the same name (with Robert Hack), Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a darker and more mature take on the character from Archie Comics' Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Starring Kiernan Shipka as the titular half-human, half-witch teenager, the series follows her attempts to balance a normal high school life as she hones her craft and fights evil forces that threaten her world. The main cast also includes Ross Lynch, Lucy Davis, Miranda Otto, Chance Perdomo, and Michelle Gomez.

Deliciously macabre and campy, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a coming-of-age horror drama that heavily focuses on the supernatural, the occult, satanic rituals, and coven politics. The narrative finds its horror in its atmosphere, visuals, and serious adolescent themes. Anchored by Shipka’s wonderful depiction of a young woman learning to reconcile her dual nature, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a richly made YA fantasy show that would surely appeal to fans of Carrie.

5 ‘Castle Rock’ (2018–2019)

Bill Skarsgård behind bars in 'Castle Rock'

A supernatural horror anthology series created by Sam Shaw and Dustin Thomason, Castle Rock is inspired by the titular town, a popular recurring motif in Stephen King’s literary canon. The two-season show, each with a different set of characters and their stories, follows various unpredictable and eerie events that take place in the foggy Maine town, exploring the strange ways in which they affect the people involved. The ensemble cast across both seasons includes Bill Skarsgård, André Holland, Melanie Lynskey, Lizzy Caplan, Tim Robbins, and more.

A finely crafted, intelligent horror series, Castle Rock is rich in its references to King’s most distinct works, perfectly capturing their spirit. The show’s attempt to reinvent the same intensity and intimate storytelling of its original material is rewarded with terrific performances and atmospheric production. A slow-burn saga of darkness and finding the light therein, Castle Rock ranks among the best shows inspired by Stephen King’s stories, even if it is not an actual adaptation.

6 ‘Midnight Mass’ (2021)

Hamish Linklater in priestly garb as Father Paul in Midnight Mass.

Following the success of the Haunting series, Mike Flanagan created Midnight Mass, a gothic supernatural horror series named after the fictional novel mentioned in his 2016 film, Hush. The Netflix miniseries centers on the impoverished community of Crockett Island, where Riley Flynn returns home after serving a prison sentence. His arrival coincides with that of an enigmatic priest named Father Paul, who attempts to revive the town’s failing faith, all while a series of uncanny and unfortunate events begin to take place. Zach Gilford, Hamish Linklater, Kate Siegel, Samantha Sloyan, and Rahul Kohli play key characters.

With Midnight Mass, Flanagan takes a deliberate and often unsettling approach to themes of grief, religious fanaticism, and mortality that questions and challenges the audience even after the credits roll. Throughout its 10 episodes, the show never ceases to be thrilling and suspenseful, underscored by terrific performances by Linklater, Gilford, and Siegel. On its premiere, Midnight Mass was widely praised for its atmosphere, themes, and acting, and has since remained one of the best horror miniseries on Netflix.

7 ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ (2023)

Carla Gugino as the Red Death in Netflix’s 'The Fall of the House of Usher'

In this dark and stylish gothic horror drama, Mike Flanagan takes inspiration from Edgar Allen Poe’s 1839 short story of the same name, as well as other novels and poems by the iconic author. A twisted tale of redemption, retribution, and reckoning, The Fall of the House of Usher chronicles the life and deeds of corrupt pharma moguls and siblings, Roderick and Madeline Usher, whose past comes to haunt them when a mysterious woman reappears in their lives. The ensemble cast includes Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly, Mark Hamill, Carla Gugino, and more.

Once again, with The Fall of the House of Usher, Flanagan brings his signature style and tone to literary canon, reinventing Poe’s horror classics into a sophisticated modern horror story. Steeped in psychological and philosophical terror, and anchored by powerhouse performances, the eight-episode miniseries is as mentally stimulating as it is visually delightful. Critically acclaimed for its casting, acting, and cinematography, The Fall of the House of Usher is not only one of the best horror shows of 2023 but also ranks among the finest of this decade’s horror shows.

8 ‘It’ (1990)

Directed by Tommy Lee Wallace and based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel of the same name, It is the first screen adaptation of the book that brings Pennywise, the titular shapeshifting evil clown, to life. The series focuses on seven outcast children who first encounter Pennywise in the 1960s and return to kill him as adults when the monster resurfaces three decades later to feed on the fears of children once again. Tim Curry made a lasting impression in the role of Pennywise, with Annette O'Toole, Richard Thomas, John Ritter, Harry Anderson, and more as main characters.

Not only was It immensely popular at the time of its run, but it's still regarded as an iconic '90s horror TV show and an ABC legend. Curry’s terrifying depiction of the titular villain has remained one of the scariest evil clowns to appear on screen, a legacy carried forward by Bill Skarsgård in the subsequent adaptations. A faithful adaptation of King’s bestseller, It successfully captures the terror of the original and depicts similar trauma and fear among bullied, isolated youth as seen in Carrie.