15 Shows Like Amazon Prime’s ‘Carrie’ You Will Absolutely Love

The television miniseries adaptation of ‘Carrie‘, developed by Mike Flanagan for Amazon Prime Video, revitalizes Stephen King’s classic 1974 novel for modern television audiences. The story focuses on the isolation of Carrie White, her toxic home environment, and the destructive telekinetic awakening brought on by intense adolescent bullying.

Viewers looking for similar themes can find an array of compelling series that blend high school drama, supernatural abilities, religious zealotry, and gothic horror. The following selections capture the dark psychological tone, small-town secrets, and tragic supernatural manifestations central to ‘Carrie’.

‘The Haunting of Hill House’ (2018)

Developed by Mike Flanagan, this supernatural drama explores the lingering trauma of the Crain siblings who grew up in the most famous haunted house in America. The narrative shifts between their childhood experiences at the estate and their adult lives as they confront unresolved grief and supernatural forces. The series features Samantha Sloyan in a supporting role, highlighting her recurring creative partnership with Flanagan. Its emotional exploration of psychological scars and family tragedy closely parallels the dark familial themes found in King’s storytelling.

‘I Am Not Okay with This’ (2020)

Based on Charles Forsman’s graphic novel, the series follows Sydney Novak, a sixteen-year-old high school student dealing with the death of her father and her burgeoning sexuality. Sydney discovers that intense emotional stress triggers uncontrollable telekinetic abilities, causing violent disruptions in her surroundings. As she struggles to navigate social isolation and bullying at school, her destructive powers grow increasingly volatile. The narrative directly pays homage to ‘Carrie’ with a chaotic and bloody confrontation at a school dance.

‘Stranger Things’ (2016–present)

Set in the 1980s town of Hawkins, Indiana, the series begins with the disappearance of a young boy and the appearance of Eleven, a telekinetic girl who escaped from a clandestine laboratory. Eleven struggles with the trauma of her upbringing while learning to control her psychic abilities to protect her new friends from alternate-dimension threats. The narrative heavily incorporates high school social dynamics, ostracization, and government conspiracies. Creators Matt and Ross Duffer have cited King’s novels and the supernatural archetype of ‘Carrie’ as core inspirations for Eleven’s power set.

‘Midnight Mass’ (2021)

Created and directed by Mike Flanagan, this miniseries centers on Crockett Island, an isolated fishing community revitalized by the arrival of a charismatic young priest. Miraculous occurrences soon intertwine with terrifying religious fervor as the townspeople succumb to dangerous fanaticism. Samantha Sloyan delivers a central performance as Bev Keane, a devout and manipulative church leader who enforces strict moral conformity. The series examines how dogmatic religious zealotry can tear a community apart, echoing the fundamentalist themes embodied by Margaret White in ‘Carrie’.

‘The Midnight Club’ (2022)

Co-created by Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong, the series follows a group of terminally ill adolescents residing at Brightcliffe Hospice. The teenagers meet every night at midnight to tell sinister stories and investigate the manor’s dark, supernatural history. The show focuses on adolescent mortality, institutional secrecy, and the emotional struggles of youth confronting uncontrollable circumstances. The ensemble cast features recurring Flanagan collaborators and explores themes of isolation and mortality that resonate with King’s teen horror narratives.

‘Castle Rock’ (2018–2019)

Produced by J.J. Abrams, this psychological horror anthology weaves together characters and settings from the broader King literary universe. Set in the fictional Maine town of Castle Rock, the first season revolves around an enigmatic inmate discovered in a forgotten wing of Shawshank State Penitentiary. The second season follows a younger Annie Wilkes as she battles severe mental illness while trying to raise her daughter on the run. The series captures the eerie atmosphere and supernatural dread characteristic of King’s most celebrated Maine-based stories.

‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ (2018–2020)

This dark coming-of-age series follows Sabrina Spellman as she reconciles her dual nature as a half-witch and half-mortal. Sabrina must stand against the evil forces that threaten her family and the daylight world while attending Baxter High and the Academy of Unseen Arts. The storyline blends high school drama and social alienation with occult rituals, telekinesis, and demonic power. When pushed to her limits by tormentors, Sabrina unleashes catastrophic magical forces against those who persecute her and her loved ones.

‘The Outsider’ (2020)

Based on the 2018 novel by King, this miniseries begins with the investigation into the horrific murder of a young boy in a small Georgia town. Detective Ralph Anderson and unorthodox private investigator Holly Gibney uncover inexplicable supernatural evidence that defies forensic science. The narrative explores how grief, suspicion, and an insidious shapeshifting entity destroy the fabric of a tight-knit community. The production emphasizes grounded realism alongside terrifying paranormal phenomena in the signature style of King adaptations.

‘Bates Motel’ (2013–2017)

Serving as a contemporary prequel to ‘Psycho’, the series depicts the lives of Norman Bates and his mother, Norma, after purchasing a seaside motel. The story delves into Norman’s escalating mental unraveling and his deeply co-dependent, suffocating relationship with his mother. While Norman attempts to fit into the local high school, his blackouts and violent impulses lead to fatal consequences for those around him. The toxic, emotionally abusive dynamic between Norma and Norman mirrors the intense maternal oppression seen in ‘Carrie’.

‘Wednesday’ (2022–present)

The supernatural mystery series follows Wednesday Addams after she is enrolled at Nevermore Academy, a boarding school for monstrous outcasts. Wednesday attempts to master her emerging psychic abilities while investigating a monstrous killing spree terrorizing the local town. The plot navigates the tensions between societal outcasts and the hostile high school students in the nearby town of Jericho. Wednesday’s sharp intellect, telepathic visions, and refusal to conform echo the journey of an isolated teen discovering her own formidable strength.

‘The Mist’ (2017)

Based on King’s 1980 novella, this horror series depicts the residents of Bridgeville, Maine, as an ominous, supernatural fog envelops their town. Inside the mist lurk deadly, otherworldly creatures that slaughter anyone who ventures outside. Trapped inside locations like a local shopping mall and a church, the survivors quickly splinter into hostile factions driven by fear and religious hysteria. The breakdown of social order and the rise of zealous leaders mirror the psychological pressures found in King’s other small-town horror works.

‘Locke & Key’ (2020–2022)

Following the murder of their father, the Locke siblings move into their ancestral home, Keyhouse, and discover a collection of magical keys. Each key bestows unique supernatural abilities, ranging from mind manipulation to telekinesis and astral projection. As the children explore their new powers, they inadvertently awaken a demonic entity determined to steal the keys for sinister purposes. The series combines high school coming-of-age struggles with supernatural threats and deep-seated family trauma.

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

Created by Mike Flanagan, this gothic horror miniseries adapts various works of Edgar Allan Poe to chronicled the downfall of a corrupt pharmaceutical dynasty. The ruthless patriarch Roderick Usher must watch as his heirs die under mysterious and gruesome circumstances at the hands of a shapeshifting woman. The ensemble features frequent Flanagan performers including Samantha Sloyan, who plays a calculating and PR-obsessed daughter. The show highlights supernatural retribution, family dysfunction, and the horrific consequences of unaddressed guilt.

‘Yellowjackets’ (2021–present)

The psychological drama chronicles a high school girls’ soccer team whose plane crashes in the deep Ontario wilderness in 1996. The narrative alternates between their descent into savage, occult-tinged survivalism in the woods and their traumatized adult lives twenty-five years later. High school social hierarchies warp into violent rituals as the stranded teenagers face starvation and paranoia. The series examines how adolescent trauma and collective delusion can push isolated young women toward explosive violence.

‘School Spirits’ (2023–present)

The series follows Maddie Nears, a teenager who finds herself stuck in the afterlife at Split River High School after being murdered. Unable to leave the campus grounds, Maddie forms alliances with a support group of other ghosts who died at the school across different decades. She investigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding her own disappearance and death while interacting with a living classmate who can see her. The story blends supernatural mystery with the angst and isolation of the high school experience.

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