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Carrie

R19761h 38mBrian De Palma
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 86

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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Withdrawn and sensitive teenager Carrie White faces bullying from her classmates and abuse from her fanatically pious mother.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.

HorrorThriller
High SchoolChild AbuseBased On Novel Or BookIsolationCemeteryStageBibleTelekinesisTeacherRevenge

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Frequently asked questions

What is Carrie (1976) about?

Withdrawn and sensitive teenager Carrie White faces bullying from her classmates and abuse from her fanatically pious mother.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.

Who stars in Carrie?

Carrie stars Sissy Spacek (Carrie), Piper Laurie (Margaret White), Amy Irving (Sue Snell), William Katt (Tommy Ross), John Travolta (Billy Nolan). The film was directed by Brian De Palma.

How long is Carrie?

Carrie has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1976. It is rated R.

Is Carrie worth watching?

Carrie holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Carrie?

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