Carrie (1976)
Horror based on Stephen King's first novel, from director Brian De Palma (Scarface. Follows a young girl (Sissy Spacek) who possesses the power of telekinesis - the ability to move objects by the force of her mind. The school wallflower and the brunt of her classmates' jokes, Carrie uses her talent for revenge.
- Director:
- Brian De Palma ('Scarface', 'Mission: Impossible', 'Carlito's Way')
- Cast:
- Sissy SpacekPiper LaurieJohn TravoltaAmy IrvingWilliam Katt
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressA modest but effective shock-suspense drama about a pubescent girl, her evangelical mother and cruel schoolmates.
Total Film
pressBrian De Palma transcends the pulpy horror feel by emphasising the awakening-sexuality metaphor, and using some glorious trickery.
The New York Times
pressIt is sometimes funny in a puzzling kind of way, it is generally overwrought in an irritating kind of way, and once in a while it is inappropriately touching.
Roger Ebert
pressAn absolutely spellbinding horror movie, with a shock at the end that's the best thing along those lines since the shark leaped aboard in Jaws.
Empire Magazine
pressThe reason Carrie is still held in such high regard as a horror classic is very simple: it's all in the sheer directorial bravado. De Palma at the top of his game.
BBC
pressUnlike other examples of the horror genre, there are classic elements of tragedy that lend this gruesome tale a compelling edge.
Variety
pressA modest but effective shock-suspense drama about a pubescent girl, her evangelical mother and cruel schoolmates.
Total Film
pressBrian De Palma transcends the pulpy horror feel by emphasising the awakening-sexuality metaphor, and using some glorious trickery.
The New York Times
pressIt is sometimes funny in a puzzling kind of way, it is generally overwrought in an irritating kind of way, and once in a while it is inappropriately touching.
Roger Ebert
pressAn absolutely spellbinding horror movie, with a shock at the end that's the best thing along those lines since the shark leaped aboard in Jaws.
Empire Magazine
pressThe reason Carrie is still held in such high regard as a horror classic is very simple: it's all in the sheer directorial bravado. De Palma at the top of his game.
BBC
pressUnlike other examples of the horror genre, there are classic elements of tragedy that lend this gruesome tale a compelling edge.
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