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Carrie
2002 · Horror · TV Movie
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If you've got a taste for terror...Take Carrie to the prom!
Withdrawn and sensitive teenager Carrie White faces bullying from her classmates and abuse from her fanatically pious mother. When she begins to suspect that she has supernatural powers, things take a dark and violent turn.
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Cat Ellington
February 10, 2017
Carrie had been included on a list of great films to which my mother had taken my older brother and me to see upon their theatrical releases decades ago. And the memories of that long ago time will forever remain with me. Back when the Chicago Theater had still been a movie house, Carrie was the first film that my family and I had gone out on our weekly "Movie Date Night" to see. Good times. Gooood times. Carrie is a…
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CinemaSerf
June 3, 2023
Sissy Spacek is really good in this as the socially inept, psychologically tortured, girl living in the shadow of her overbearingly Christian mother, with few friends and some remarkable telekinetic powers. What ensues is a complex, at times convoluted, angst-ridden horror film that sees the best and worst of human nature - of all ages - depicted, as thoughtless pranks and humiliation become the order of the day with…
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December 14, 2024
Brian De Palma's Carrie (1976) remains an iconic adaptation of Stephen King's novel, blending psychological horror with deeply human themes of alienation and vengeance. The film’s portrayal of high school life, social cruelty, and supernatural terror is deeply affecting, resonating with audiences even decades later. From its infamous opening locker room scene to the chaotic prom climax, De Palma's direction demonstra…
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September 30, 2025
Carrie (1976) presents a chilling adaptation of Stephen King's novel, with Sissy Spacek delivering a powerful transformation as the troubled teen. Despite less emphasis on supernatural tension compared to the 2013 remake, the film offers natural performances, solid cinematography, and a hauntingly memorable conclusion. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.…
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