Carrie
Withdrawn and sensitive teenager Carrie White faces bullying from classmates and abuse from her fanatically pious mother.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.
Critics Sentiment
Carrie unleashes telekinetic revenge at the prom
Chris and Billy slaughter pigs for blood
The film dramatically escalates from the relatively mundane setup of Chris's revenge plot to the spectacular and universally acclaimed prom massacre sequence.
Carrie maintains strong critical reception throughout, building from De Palma's stylish opening through character development to the universally praised prom climax. The film's sentiment peaks during the iconic massacre sequence, which critics consistently cite as a masterpiece of technical filmmaking and emotional devastation. Even the quieter character moments receive praise for Spacek and Laurie's exceptional performances, creating a horror classic that transcends genre expectations.
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Sissy Spacek
Carrie
Piper Laurie
Margaret White
Amy Irving
Sue Snell
William Katt
Tommy Ross
John Travolta
Billy Nolan
Nancy Allen
Chris Hargenson
Betty Buckley
Miss Collins
P. J. Soles
Norma
Priscilla Pointer
Mrs. Snell
Sydney Lassick
Mr. Fromm
Stefan Gierasch
Mr. Morton
Michael Talbott
Freddy
Doug Cox
The Beak
Harry Gold
George
Noelle North
Frieda
Cindy Daly
Cora
Deirdre Berthrong
Rhonda
Anson Downes
Ernest
Rory Stevens
Kenny
Edie McClurg
Helen
Crew
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