Alison Thornton addresses divided reactions to ‘Carrie’ role

Actress Alison Thornton is addressing the polarized audience reactions to her portrayal of Chris Hargensen in Prime Video’s ‘Carrie’. The eight-episode series, directed by Mike Flanagan, is the first television adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 horror novel.

Thornton noted that the expanded storytelling of the television format allows for more layered characters compared to previous film versions. She discussed how the character’s upbringing and relationship with her father, played by Michael Trucco, contribute to her destructive behavior and her perception of cruelty as a form of power. Thornton expressed appreciation for the intense debate among viewers regarding the morality and redemption of her character.