The Top 5 Songs on Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie’ Soundtrack, Ranked
The article ranks five songs from Mike Flanagan’s eight-part reimagining of *Carrie*, arguing that the soundtrack is central to the series’ storytelling and emotional impact. It focuses on how the music supports themes of difference, female anger and Carrie White’s transition into a wider, often hostile world.
The excerpt describes two entries: Haute & Freddy’s “Femme Hysteria”, ranked fifth, and Wolf Alice’s 2021 cover of “In the Bleak Midwinter”. Showrunner Mike Flanagan says Haute & Freddy helped define the series’ sound; their track accompanies scenes involving villain Chris Hargensen and a history of telekinesis. Wolf Alice’s dreamy, haunting carol plays as Carrie begins high school after being homeschooled, underscoring the shock of entering an unfamiliar world.
- The soundtrack is presented as a key part of the new *Carrie* series.
- “Femme Hysteria” connects female anger with persecution and defiance.
- Wolf Alice’s carol accompanies Carrie’s first day at high school.