1980 horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick
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Carrie
A movie directed by Brian De Palma
Brian De Palma's commercial breakout, based on a novel by Stephen King that helped launch a whole slew of teen-based horror films. Followed by the sequel The Rage: Carrie 2 and television remake. … see full wiki
Cast:
Sissy Spacek,
Priscilla Pointer,
William Katt,
Charles Halton,
Eric Alden,
John Travolta,
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Director:
Brian De Palma
Genre:
Horror
Release Date:
November 3, 1976
MPAA Rating:
R
6 reviews about Carrie
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**** out of **** If there is something more to thank Stephen King for other than his brilliant horror novels, it would be the often equally as brilliant films that they inspire. Quite a few of King's novels have been turned into movies; and I'm sure he's not all that enthusiastic regarding at least half of them. Few truly gifted authors even are; controversially, King dislikes "The Shining" with a passion; and think of it, today, that's regarded as another fine Kubrick masterpiece, … more
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review by nwagner.
July 14, 2010
The film version of Stephen King's classic horror novel, "Carrie," is beautiful in its humanization of the character and the way in which Sissy Spacek portrays the innocence of a young girl combined with the ability to kill people in large quantities. However, it strays from the book in a few unfortunate ways. The viewer misses the back-story of Carrie's mother while the reader discovers that she was essentially raped and Carrie is the child of that event. … more
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review by Sheila.
March 02, 2009
Stephen King's first novel that was adapted into film version is quite true to the author's words. While Stephen King was less than pleased with Stanley Kubrick's film version of his malevolent masterpiece, "The Shining", King was quite happy with Brian De Palma's direction and his vision with "Carrie" and with Sissy Spacek in her debut role as the freakish, shy and telekinetic Carrie White. Incidentally, little Sissy beat out Melanie Griffith and Carrie Fisher for the title role that launched … more
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review by Captain_Couth.
July 30, 2009
Carrie was Stephen King's first published novel (under his own name) and it would be the first in a long line of book-to-film adaptations. As long as Mr. King continues to right, someone will always try to adapt his novels or stories for either the silver or small screen. This film not only made King's career but it launched a plethora of knock-offs. While Brian De Palma can re-live the glory of making this over-hyped adaptation, it made stars out of "teen" actors Sissy Spacek, John Travolta, … more
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CARRIE, Brian DePalma's masterpiece of horror, gets its well-deserved treatment in this new Special Edition DVD containing several featurettes as well as trailers and text screens.Young Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) is a loner. She has no friends, and lives a life of fear and repression. Her Bible-thumping momma (Piper Laurie) also chooses to reject and abuse her. However, her pent-up anxiety causes her to get a form of telekineses, that lets her move things. At first she is frightened of this all-new … more
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review by SusiDee34.
January 24, 2002
Pros: You'd be surprised what you can learn from a 'horror' movie Cons: bloody and over the top, but needed The Bottom Line: Hey, is that a Carrie standing next to you? Reach out and say HI The Oracle says: Piper Laurie has a Bacon number of 2. Piper Laurie was in Rich in Love (1992) with Kathryn Erbe Kathryn Erbe was in Stir of Echoes (1999) with Kevin Bacon *** Congratulations … more
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