Horror based on Stephen King's first novel, from director Brian De Palma (Scarface. Follows a young girl (Sissy Spacek) who...
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.
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Where to watch Carrie (1976)
93 %76 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
77 %353,637 reviewsAudience score rating
"A modest but effective shock-suspense drama about a pubescent girl, her evangelical mother and cruel schoolmates."
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Variety
Variety"Brian De Palma transcends the pulpy horror feel by emphasising the awakening-sexuality metaphor, and using some glorious trickery."
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Total Film
Total Film"It 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."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"An 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."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"The 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."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"Unlike other examples of the horror genre, there are classic elements of tragedy that lend this gruesome tale a compelling edge."
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BBC
BBCCarrie (1976) | Details
- Rating
- R16, contains violence
- Runtime
- 94
- Genre
- Horror
- Country of origin
- USA
