Toronto: Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie,’ Shawn Ryan’s ‘American Hostage’ Join Primetime 2026 Program

The TIFF Primetime 2026 program features a strong selection of episodic TV horror and thrillers. Key premieres include Mike Flanagan’s Carrie and A24’s Crystal Lake, a prequel to Friday the 13th. The lineup also showcases Below, starring Josh Hartnett and Mackenzie Davis, alongside Shawn Ryan’s American Hostage. Additionally, the schedule includes the latest season of Slow Horses, highlighting a diverse array of high-profile television projects debuting at the festival's episodic sidebar events.