For decades, Stephen King has been known as the Master of Horror. By now the prolific Maine author is a household name, known to genre fans and normies alike. He’s a central pillar of American folk horror and a major contributor to the modernization of genre fiction. But fifty years ago, Stephen King was a struggling writer hoping to sell his latest story to pay grocery bills and keep the lights on. In fact, notification that Doubleday would be publishing his first novel came via telegram because the Kings had recently disconnected the phone. That novel was Carrie, a shocking story of teenage power and adolescent cruelty. Like a cannonball tearing through the status quo, King would follow this impressive debut with the horror classics Salem’s Lot (1975), The Shining (1977), and The Stand (1978) followed by more than seventy (and counting) novels, short story collections, and nonfiction works, dominating horror fiction for the next fifty years.
- 4/8/2024
- by Jenn Adams
- bloody-disgusting.com
“And then the world exploded.”
Fifty years ago, Stephen King published a slim novel about a lonely girl finding her power and the world of horror has never been the same. We all know the story by now. Outcast Carrie White gets bullied by her classmates and abused by her ultra-religious mother. Good Girl Sue Snell convinces her boyfriend to take Carrie to prom in her place. Mean Girl Chris Hargenson orchestrates a plot to get Carrie voted Prom Queen then coronates her with a bucket of pig’s blood. They all laugh and Carrie unleashes her deadly powers of telekinesis. King’s story of high school morality and bloody revenge has woven itself into the fabric of American life, extending its reach well past genre limits. To mark this milestone, The Losers’ Club celebrates the birth of a legend with a Twinner book episode on the 1974 novel Carrie.
Already an accomplished short story author,...
Fifty years ago, Stephen King published a slim novel about a lonely girl finding her power and the world of horror has never been the same. We all know the story by now. Outcast Carrie White gets bullied by her classmates and abused by her ultra-religious mother. Good Girl Sue Snell convinces her boyfriend to take Carrie to prom in her place. Mean Girl Chris Hargenson orchestrates a plot to get Carrie voted Prom Queen then coronates her with a bucket of pig’s blood. They all laugh and Carrie unleashes her deadly powers of telekinesis. King’s story of high school morality and bloody revenge has woven itself into the fabric of American life, extending its reach well past genre limits. To mark this milestone, The Losers’ Club celebrates the birth of a legend with a Twinner book episode on the 1974 novel Carrie.
Already an accomplished short story author,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Jenn Adams
- bloody-disgusting.com
Lobstrosities is a Patreon-only segment of The Losers’ Club that journeys into the barren wastelands of Stephen King movies and sequels. In the past, they’ve covered Pet Sematary 2, Creepshow 3, A Return to ‘Salem’s Lot, every sequel to Sometimes They Come Back, and a third of the Corn franchise. Today, in light of its 25th anniversary, the gang is unlocking their 2020 installment on the 1999 sequel, The Rage: Carrie 2.
Directed by Katt Shea, the direct sequel to Brian De Palma‘s Carrie follows Rachel Lang (Emily Bergl), the younger, also-telekinetic half-sister of Carrie White, who learns that her best friend’s suicide was prompted by a group of dickhead male classmates who exploited her sexually. The film brings back Amy Irving as Sue Snell and stuffs enough connective tissue between the cracks to make this whole thing work as a sequel.
Read: ‘The Rage: Carrie 2’ Twenty Five Years...
Directed by Katt Shea, the direct sequel to Brian De Palma‘s Carrie follows Rachel Lang (Emily Bergl), the younger, also-telekinetic half-sister of Carrie White, who learns that her best friend’s suicide was prompted by a group of dickhead male classmates who exploited her sexually. The film brings back Amy Irving as Sue Snell and stuffs enough connective tissue between the cracks to make this whole thing work as a sequel.
Read: ‘The Rage: Carrie 2’ Twenty Five Years...
- 3/15/2024
- by Michael Roffman
- bloody-disgusting.com
If there’s ever been a classic horror film that doesn’t need a sequel, it’s Carrie. Stephen King’s debut novel was masterfully adapted into a 1976 film by Brian De Palma and quickly became a runaway hit. In fact it’s likely because of the film’s success that the prolific author so quickly became a household name. Published in 1974, the semi-epistolary novel follows Carrie White, a high school senior who’s spent her life taking abuse from her ultra-religious mother and savage classmates. Finally pushed too far, Carrie unleashes her telekinetic power with a fiery vengeance that lays waste to the cruel and kind alike. De Palma faithfully adapted King’s original novel to create a terrifying exploration of long-term abuse and self-defense gone terribly wrong. The image of Carrie (Sissy Spacek) covered in blood as she walks through a burning prom has become an indelible image...
- 3/12/2024
- by Jenn Adams
- bloody-disgusting.com
Stephen King's books are frequently adapted into successful movies, but Hollywood often expands on the worlds King has created with original sequels that are bizarre or poorly written. One of the worst examples are the "Children of the Corn" movies, which mushroomed from an adaptation of King's single short story into a hackneyed 11-film saga. Likewise, films such as "Return to Salem's Lot" and "Pet Sematary" use Stephen King's name and established concepts to lure audiences in, but they pale in comparison to his prolific originals.
One of the exceptions to the rule is "The Rage: Carrie 2." Initially called "The Curse," Rafael Moreu's screenplay had nothing to do with Stephen King's masterful debut, but then shoehorned elements of Carrie White lore into the storyline (via Fangoria). The protagonist, Rachel Lang, is Carrie's secret half-sister and shares her telekinetic abilities. However, she is not as much of a social pariah as Carrie White,...
One of the exceptions to the rule is "The Rage: Carrie 2." Initially called "The Curse," Rafael Moreu's screenplay had nothing to do with Stephen King's masterful debut, but then shoehorned elements of Carrie White lore into the storyline (via Fangoria). The protagonist, Rachel Lang, is Carrie's secret half-sister and shares her telekinetic abilities. However, she is not as much of a social pariah as Carrie White,...
- 3/2/2024
- by Caroline Madden
- Slash Film
Brian De Palma's "Carrie" was the film that defined a generation. Its blend of coming-of-age themes, fantastical magic, and slasher-style bloodshed makes it a genre-bending film that time just can't seem to forget.
The 1976 horror tells the story of a sheltered girl who lives under her obsessively religious mother's tyrannical rule, a dictatorship made all the worse by the onset of Carrie's period. Her mother's frenzy combined with a cruel prank at the prom pushes the shy young girl to a mental break, complete with telekinetic powers. The Stephen King adaptation launched some incredibly notable careers, including John Travolta, who plays high school bully Billy Nolan. Sadly, not all of the cast has lived to see the end of 2023, including Piper Laurie, whose performance as Carrie's mother earned her one of three Oscar nominations in her lifetime.
Laurie passed away in October of 2023, but many of the other main cast members are alive,...
The 1976 horror tells the story of a sheltered girl who lives under her obsessively religious mother's tyrannical rule, a dictatorship made all the worse by the onset of Carrie's period. Her mother's frenzy combined with a cruel prank at the prom pushes the shy young girl to a mental break, complete with telekinetic powers. The Stephen King adaptation launched some incredibly notable careers, including John Travolta, who plays high school bully Billy Nolan. Sadly, not all of the cast has lived to see the end of 2023, including Piper Laurie, whose performance as Carrie's mother earned her one of three Oscar nominations in her lifetime.
Laurie passed away in October of 2023, but many of the other main cast members are alive,...
- 12/24/2023
- by Shae Sennett
- Slash Film
Dating can be stressful. Anyone who’s ever ventured out into the singles market knows that the search to find a soulmate, a hookup, or just someone with whom to share a quiet evening can feel like a perilous roll of the dice. You’re just as likely to wind up with a serial killer as you are Prince Charming. The horror genre is not immune from this unpredictability.
Though some cinematic dates turn out well, other times the hot woman sitting at the end of the bar is secretly planning to take would-be suitors back to her house and feed them to the creature living in her attic. In fact, some of the worst dates in history have happened in horror movies.
Sometimes the danger is lurking in the shadows just steps away from the happy couple and other times it’s sitting on the other side of a candlelit table.
Though some cinematic dates turn out well, other times the hot woman sitting at the end of the bar is secretly planning to take would-be suitors back to her house and feed them to the creature living in her attic. In fact, some of the worst dates in history have happened in horror movies.
Sometimes the danger is lurking in the shadows just steps away from the happy couple and other times it’s sitting on the other side of a candlelit table.
- 2/14/2023
- by Jenn Adams
- bloody-disgusting.com
Ti West's new psychological horror film "Pearl" is out in theaters, and it's definitely worth a watch. It's about a sweet young woman named Pearl (Mia Goth) who wants to be a famous actress, and she'll stop at nothing to make that happen. If Pearl was growing up today she'd probably rise to fame as a chaotic TikTok star, but unfortunately she's stuck in 1918: There's still a pandemic going on, but there's not even any internet to help pass the time. Can you really blame her for going a little off the rails?
The obvious parallel that comes to mind with "Pearl" is the beloved classic "The Wizard of Oz." Not only did Ti West embrace the vibrant technicolor look of the old movie, but Pearl's motivations are remarkably similar to Dorothy's: She wants to get off this miserable old farm. Both movies also memorably feature a scarecrow,...
The obvious parallel that comes to mind with "Pearl" is the beloved classic "The Wizard of Oz." Not only did Ti West embrace the vibrant technicolor look of the old movie, but Pearl's motivations are remarkably similar to Dorothy's: She wants to get off this miserable old farm. Both movies also memorably feature a scarecrow,...
- 9/19/2022
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
This article contains Fear Street Part Two: 1978 spoilers.
When it comes to horror movies, things are never as easy as they first appear. The key influences of Fear Street Part Two: 1978 could’ve taught its characters this unfortunate truth. The final girl in 1980’s Friday the 13th, Alice (Adrienne King), thought she was home free after she beheaded Mrs. Voorhees (Betsy Palmer); then she got a good look at her beautiful boy Jason in the lake. And Sue Snell (Amy Irving) thought she was honoring the memory of the title character (Sissy Spacek) in Carrie (1976) until she realized she was being haunted from a literal grave.
So too did things go sideways for Deena and Josh (Kiana Madeira and Benjamin Flores Jr.) at the end of Fear Street Part Two. After hearing an adult Ziggy’s painful memories of her time at Camp Nightwing and the slaughter that followed, the...
When it comes to horror movies, things are never as easy as they first appear. The key influences of Fear Street Part Two: 1978 could’ve taught its characters this unfortunate truth. The final girl in 1980’s Friday the 13th, Alice (Adrienne King), thought she was home free after she beheaded Mrs. Voorhees (Betsy Palmer); then she got a good look at her beautiful boy Jason in the lake. And Sue Snell (Amy Irving) thought she was honoring the memory of the title character (Sissy Spacek) in Carrie (1976) until she realized she was being haunted from a literal grave.
So too did things go sideways for Deena and Josh (Kiana Madeira and Benjamin Flores Jr.) at the end of Fear Street Part Two. After hearing an adult Ziggy’s painful memories of her time at Camp Nightwing and the slaughter that followed, the...
- 7/9/2021
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
A limited series remake of Stephen King’s “Carrie” is in the early stages of development at FX, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
The series, which would be the third adaptation of the classic horror novel, currently has no writer attached.
“Carrie” would join fellow upcoming Stephen King adaptations including HBO’s “The Outsider,” Epix’s “Jerusalem’s Lot” (which stars Adrian Brody) and CBS All Access’ “The Stand.” Hulu just wrapped the second season of “Castle Rock,” which is an amalgam of King stories. On the big screen, both “Doctor Sleep” (King’s sequel to “The Shining”) and “It: Chapter 2” were released within the past few months.
Also Read: Adrien Brody to Star in Stephen King Adaptation 'Jerusalem's Lot' at Epix
This would represent the second small-screen adaptation for “Carrie,” which centers on a young woman who develops psychic abilities.
“Carrie” was most notably adapted...
The series, which would be the third adaptation of the classic horror novel, currently has no writer attached.
“Carrie” would join fellow upcoming Stephen King adaptations including HBO’s “The Outsider,” Epix’s “Jerusalem’s Lot” (which stars Adrian Brody) and CBS All Access’ “The Stand.” Hulu just wrapped the second season of “Castle Rock,” which is an amalgam of King stories. On the big screen, both “Doctor Sleep” (King’s sequel to “The Shining”) and “It: Chapter 2” were released within the past few months.
Also Read: Adrien Brody to Star in Stephen King Adaptation 'Jerusalem's Lot' at Epix
This would represent the second small-screen adaptation for “Carrie,” which centers on a young woman who develops psychic abilities.
“Carrie” was most notably adapted...
- 12/23/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Stephen King’s Carrie is getting its latest treatment for the screen. A limited series adaptation of the iconic horror novel is in development at FX, Deadline has confirmed. The project, first reported by Collider, is in its early stages, and a writer is not yet attached. There are no further details.
The FX project comes six years after the second feature film adaptation of the book, starring Chloë Grace Moretz in the title role
and Poldark’s Gabriella Wilde as Sue Snell. The adaptation was penned by Roberto Aguirre Sacasa and directed by Kimberly Peirce. The first film adaptation, directed by Brian De Palma, from a screenplay by Lawrence D. Cohen, starred Sissy Spacek as Carrie White and also featured Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, Nancy Allen, William Katt, P. J. Soles, Betty Buckley, and John Travolta in supporting roles. A film sequel to the first film also came out...
The FX project comes six years after the second feature film adaptation of the book, starring Chloë Grace Moretz in the title role
and Poldark’s Gabriella Wilde as Sue Snell. The adaptation was penned by Roberto Aguirre Sacasa and directed by Kimberly Peirce. The first film adaptation, directed by Brian De Palma, from a screenplay by Lawrence D. Cohen, starred Sissy Spacek as Carrie White and also featured Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, Nancy Allen, William Katt, P. J. Soles, Betty Buckley, and John Travolta in supporting roles. A film sequel to the first film also came out...
- 12/23/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
by Jason Adams
When we talk about Brian De Palma's 1976 horror masterpiece Carrie we talk about Actresses. But we tend to talk about the Big Two -- Sissy Spacek as Carrie White and Piper Laurie as her mamma Margaret, who were both rightfully Oscar-nominated. Then if there's oxygen left in the room after talking those two we'll gravitate towards the showier female roles below the line -- Nancy Allen playing one of cinema's greatest bitches Chris Hargensen, or wondering if Betty Buckley's Miss Collins is, in the grand tradition of P.E. teachers, same-sex-oriented.
What I haven't seen nearly enough love for is Amy Irving, who's celebrating her birthday tomorrow and who gives a truly complicated performance as Sue Snell, the girl whose motivations switch midway through, the one who sees through to the error of her ways but too late, and the one who ends up giving the film's tragedy,...
When we talk about Brian De Palma's 1976 horror masterpiece Carrie we talk about Actresses. But we tend to talk about the Big Two -- Sissy Spacek as Carrie White and Piper Laurie as her mamma Margaret, who were both rightfully Oscar-nominated. Then if there's oxygen left in the room after talking those two we'll gravitate towards the showier female roles below the line -- Nancy Allen playing one of cinema's greatest bitches Chris Hargensen, or wondering if Betty Buckley's Miss Collins is, in the grand tradition of P.E. teachers, same-sex-oriented.
What I haven't seen nearly enough love for is Amy Irving, who's celebrating her birthday tomorrow and who gives a truly complicated performance as Sue Snell, the girl whose motivations switch midway through, the one who sees through to the error of her ways but too late, and the one who ends up giving the film's tragedy,...
- 9/9/2019
- by JA
- FilmExperience
[Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers from “Riverdale” Episode 18, “Chapter Thirty-One: A Night to Remember.”]
Well, the Riverdale High musical went about as well as could be expected, and by that we mean that someone got murdered.
For the special episode airing Wednesday, the students of “Riverdale” staged a production of “Carrie: The Musical,” a Broadway musical adapted from Stephen King’s 1974 novel. Kevin Keller (Casey Cott) directed the play with Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) in the title role and Alice Cooper (Madchen Amick) as her religious mother Margaret. Or at least, that was the plan until Kevin continued to receive cut-and-paste death threats from the Black Hood (but didn’t he die?) demanding that Cheryl be replaced as the lead or else a very heavy sandbag would take her out of commission.
Even though Cheryl refuses to bow to thespian terrorism, her mother Penelope (Nathalie Boltt) refuses to let her participate, forcing Kevin to replace Cheryl with...
Well, the Riverdale High musical went about as well as could be expected, and by that we mean that someone got murdered.
For the special episode airing Wednesday, the students of “Riverdale” staged a production of “Carrie: The Musical,” a Broadway musical adapted from Stephen King’s 1974 novel. Kevin Keller (Casey Cott) directed the play with Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) in the title role and Alice Cooper (Madchen Amick) as her religious mother Margaret. Or at least, that was the plan until Kevin continued to receive cut-and-paste death threats from the Black Hood (but didn’t he die?) demanding that Cheryl be replaced as the lead or else a very heavy sandbag would take her out of commission.
Even though Cheryl refuses to bow to thespian terrorism, her mother Penelope (Nathalie Boltt) refuses to let her participate, forcing Kevin to replace Cheryl with...
- 4/19/2018
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
The goal of “Riverdale,” according to creator and showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, is always to push boundaries. After a second season that saw episodes take on the tone of “Zodiac” in a small town, “Tales From The Darkside,” and “The Godfather,” the CW’s dramatic adaptation of classic Archie Comics characters is getting musical.
“[Our characters] are kids who, even though they get involved in crime and stuff, are still high school kids — and high school kids do musicals every year,” Aguirre-Sacasa tells Variety. “So it feels like, on a show with high school kids, it’s easy to get to [a story where] we’re doing a musical. It’s one of the kind of classic coming-of-age rites of passage.”
Airing April 18, the episode entitled “Chapter Thirty-One: A Night To Remember” sees the students at Riverdale High — including Archie (Kj Apa), Betty (Lili Reinhart), Veronica (Camila Mendes), Kevin (Casey Cott) and Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) — mounting...
“[Our characters] are kids who, even though they get involved in crime and stuff, are still high school kids — and high school kids do musicals every year,” Aguirre-Sacasa tells Variety. “So it feels like, on a show with high school kids, it’s easy to get to [a story where] we’re doing a musical. It’s one of the kind of classic coming-of-age rites of passage.”
Airing April 18, the episode entitled “Chapter Thirty-One: A Night To Remember” sees the students at Riverdale High — including Archie (Kj Apa), Betty (Lili Reinhart), Veronica (Camila Mendes), Kevin (Casey Cott) and Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) — mounting...
- 4/18/2018
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Chris Cummins Nov 4, 2019
We take a look back at the history of Stephen King's first bestseller, Carrie, after Riverdale turned it into a musical.
Last year, Riverdale staged Carrie: The Musical in a very special episode that was part Glee and part horror hellstorm. It is the latest example of how Stephen King's first novel continues to resonate throughout the pop culture landscape. The reasoning for this is simple: Carrie is a universally relatable story about outsiders that has much to say about topics like bullying, revenge, teen angst, religion, and telekinetic ass-kicking..
To examine just how much of a juggernaut Carrie is, we've put together this timeline dating from the book's genesis to today to provide some context into why the tale has endured for so long.
1973: Legend has it that Stephen King was unhappy with his early work on Carrie, which was originally intended as a magazine story,...
We take a look back at the history of Stephen King's first bestseller, Carrie, after Riverdale turned it into a musical.
Last year, Riverdale staged Carrie: The Musical in a very special episode that was part Glee and part horror hellstorm. It is the latest example of how Stephen King's first novel continues to resonate throughout the pop culture landscape. The reasoning for this is simple: Carrie is a universally relatable story about outsiders that has much to say about topics like bullying, revenge, teen angst, religion, and telekinetic ass-kicking..
To examine just how much of a juggernaut Carrie is, we've put together this timeline dating from the book's genesis to today to provide some context into why the tale has endured for so long.
1973: Legend has it that Stephen King was unhappy with his early work on Carrie, which was originally intended as a magazine story,...
- 4/18/2018
- Den of Geek
The CW has released two music videos from Wednesday’s musical episode of “Riverdale.”
In the episode, titled “A Night to Remember,” Kevin (Casey Cott) stages a production of “Carrie: The Musical” starring Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) in the title role. The episode will feature a whopping 11 songs from the off-Broadway musical, including the opening number “In” (above) and “A Night We’ll Never Forget,” (below) featuring the cast preparing for the show backstage.
The two videos see the “Riverdale” teens bright-eyed and excited for their show, but the episode promises to take an ominous turn — as “Riverdale” tends to do — when Cheryl finds herself under threat via an anonymous letter and it becomes clear that their roles are eerily intersecting with their personal lives.
Also Read: 14 Musical TV Episodes Ranked From Showstopping to Show-Stopped (Photos)
As previously announced, Kevin will direct the show, and Fangs Fogarty (Drew Ray Tanner) will assistant direct. Archie Andrews (K.J. Apa) will play Tommy Ross, Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart) will play Sue Snell, and Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes) will play Chris Hargensen.
Veronica’s parents are producing the play, and Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse) will shoot a behind-the-scenes documentary of it all. But Jughead isn’t the only Serpent to have a role in the production: Toni Topaz (Vanessa Morgan) will play Norma.
The soundtrack to the episode will be made available to purchase after the episode.
“Riverdale” airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on The CW.
Read original story Watch the ‘Riverdale’ Cast Perform 2 Songs From ‘Carrie’ Musical Episode (Videos) At TheWrap...
In the episode, titled “A Night to Remember,” Kevin (Casey Cott) stages a production of “Carrie: The Musical” starring Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) in the title role. The episode will feature a whopping 11 songs from the off-Broadway musical, including the opening number “In” (above) and “A Night We’ll Never Forget,” (below) featuring the cast preparing for the show backstage.
The two videos see the “Riverdale” teens bright-eyed and excited for their show, but the episode promises to take an ominous turn — as “Riverdale” tends to do — when Cheryl finds herself under threat via an anonymous letter and it becomes clear that their roles are eerily intersecting with their personal lives.
Also Read: 14 Musical TV Episodes Ranked From Showstopping to Show-Stopped (Photos)
As previously announced, Kevin will direct the show, and Fangs Fogarty (Drew Ray Tanner) will assistant direct. Archie Andrews (K.J. Apa) will play Tommy Ross, Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart) will play Sue Snell, and Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes) will play Chris Hargensen.
Veronica’s parents are producing the play, and Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse) will shoot a behind-the-scenes documentary of it all. But Jughead isn’t the only Serpent to have a role in the production: Toni Topaz (Vanessa Morgan) will play Norma.
The soundtrack to the episode will be made available to purchase after the episode.
“Riverdale” airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on The CW.
Read original story Watch the ‘Riverdale’ Cast Perform 2 Songs From ‘Carrie’ Musical Episode (Videos) At TheWrap...
- 4/17/2018
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
“Pimples are the Lord’s way of chastising you.”
Carrie (1976) screens Midnights this weekend (April 28th and 29th) at The Moolah Theater and Lounge (3821 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, Mo 63108) as part of Destroy the Brain’s monthly Late Night Grindhouse film series.
Over the past few decades, almost everything ever written by Stephen King has been filmed for either TV or the silver screen; however, very few of these adaptations have come close to matching the extremely high standard set by Carrie the first King novel to receive the movie treatment, way back in 1976 (which is when I first saw it at the old Webster Groves Cinema – double feature with Demon Seed!).
Directed by Brian De Palma, this superb supernatural horror stars Sissy Spacek as Carrie White, a shy and awkward teenage girl who is mercilessly bullied at high-school and further tormented at home by her overbearing, religious zealot mother...
Carrie (1976) screens Midnights this weekend (April 28th and 29th) at The Moolah Theater and Lounge (3821 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, Mo 63108) as part of Destroy the Brain’s monthly Late Night Grindhouse film series.
Over the past few decades, almost everything ever written by Stephen King has been filmed for either TV or the silver screen; however, very few of these adaptations have come close to matching the extremely high standard set by Carrie the first King novel to receive the movie treatment, way back in 1976 (which is when I first saw it at the old Webster Groves Cinema – double feature with Demon Seed!).
Directed by Brian De Palma, this superb supernatural horror stars Sissy Spacek as Carrie White, a shy and awkward teenage girl who is mercilessly bullied at high-school and further tormented at home by her overbearing, religious zealot mother...
- 4/24/2017
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
As years go, 2016 has been a rough one. The movie that’s helping me get through it more than any other right now is Beyond the Gates.
[Warning: This article contains minor spoilers for those who haven’t seen Beyond the Gates.]
This is the year that has claimed a number of brilliant and legendary artists. The year of more devastating terror attacks, of police shootings, and of Brexit. Like it or not, this is also the year that saw the election of a new president who has already been a more polarizing figure than any in recent memory. Reports of hate crimes are on the rise. America is irrevocably divided. This year has sucked, is what I’m saying. But Beyond the Gates gives me hope. Beyond the Gates is the movie the country needs right now.
The debut feature from co-writer/director Jackson Stewart, which hit VOD and limited theatrical release on December 9th, tells the story of two distant brothers (Graham Skipper...
[Warning: This article contains minor spoilers for those who haven’t seen Beyond the Gates.]
This is the year that has claimed a number of brilliant and legendary artists. The year of more devastating terror attacks, of police shootings, and of Brexit. Like it or not, this is also the year that saw the election of a new president who has already been a more polarizing figure than any in recent memory. Reports of hate crimes are on the rise. America is irrevocably divided. This year has sucked, is what I’m saying. But Beyond the Gates gives me hope. Beyond the Gates is the movie the country needs right now.
The debut feature from co-writer/director Jackson Stewart, which hit VOD and limited theatrical release on December 9th, tells the story of two distant brothers (Graham Skipper...
- 12/15/2016
- by Patrick Bromley
- DailyDead
Becky Lea Dec 22, 2017
Brian De Palma memorably brought Stephen King's novel Carrie to the screen. We take a look back...
Welcome to the very first instalment of our journey through the world of Stephen King screen adaptations and oh, what a varied bunch it will be. We shall begin as all things must, at the beginning, with the first of King’s adaptations to appear in the cinema, Brian De Palma’s high school classic, Carrie. What better place to start than with a cautionary tale of why you should never bully the quiet girl with the latent telekinetic powers?
The Film:
Carrie (Sissy Spacek) is the shy and quiet girl at the back of the gym class. When she heads into the showers after the lesson, she gets her period. Having been raised by a nightmarish mother (the imperious Piper Laurie) who neglected to mention any of these biological developments to her daughter,...
Brian De Palma memorably brought Stephen King's novel Carrie to the screen. We take a look back...
Welcome to the very first instalment of our journey through the world of Stephen King screen adaptations and oh, what a varied bunch it will be. We shall begin as all things must, at the beginning, with the first of King’s adaptations to appear in the cinema, Brian De Palma’s high school classic, Carrie. What better place to start than with a cautionary tale of why you should never bully the quiet girl with the latent telekinetic powers?
The Film:
Carrie (Sissy Spacek) is the shy and quiet girl at the back of the gym class. When she heads into the showers after the lesson, she gets her period. Having been raised by a nightmarish mother (the imperious Piper Laurie) who neglected to mention any of these biological developments to her daughter,...
- 9/4/2016
- Den of Geek
The setup to De Palma, Noah Baumbach and Jake Paltrow's engrossing new documentary about the life and career of controversial filmmaker Brian De Palma (opening in theaters on June 10th), couldn't be simpler: The 75-year-old director dissects most of his films and shares analyses and behind-the-scenes anecdotes in between clips. Forget talking-head testimonials from collaborators, flashy visuals or dramatic reenactments. You just get the man himself, looking back and holding court in all his verbose, insightful glory.
And that is more than enough. Known primarily for his obsession with voyeurism,...
And that is more than enough. Known primarily for his obsession with voyeurism,...
- 6/9/2016
- Rollingstone.com
Could anyone have guessed when Stephen King published his first novel Carrie in 1974 that it would spawn no fewer than four big screen adaptations? Brian De Palma’s 1976 version remains the first and best, but each subsequent filmmaker who comes at the material seeks to find something new and unexplored in King’s book. Of the two remakes and one sequel released in the last 16 years, only one movie has succeeded in being different enough to justify its own existence. It’s The Rage: Carrie 2, and it’s being packaged with the 2002 made-for-tv remake on a new double feature Blu-ray from Scream Factory.
By now you already know the story of Carrie White, a shy and awkward teenage girl raised by a religious zealot mother and possessing some major telekinetic abilities. When some kids at school decide play a big, bloody prank on her the prom, Carrie retaliates with...
By now you already know the story of Carrie White, a shy and awkward teenage girl raised by a religious zealot mother and possessing some major telekinetic abilities. When some kids at school decide play a big, bloody prank on her the prom, Carrie retaliates with...
- 4/16/2015
- by Patrick Bromley
- DailyDead
High school can be hell, especially for outcasts targeted by cliques with malevolent mischief on their minds. As readers of Stephen King's Carrie and its multiple film adaptations know, when you mess with a telekinetic outsider, fires tend to roar and blood spatters the walls. Scream Factory is giving the Generation Y versions of King's seminal story a high-definition upgrade, with their Carrie / The Rage: Carrie 2 Blu-ray hitting shelves on April 14th. Ahead of the Blu-ray's release, we have trailers and clips from both films, including the iconic blood-drenched prom queen crowning and Rachel's glass-shattering house party interruption.
"Synopsis: A Double Dose of Telekinesis Terror!
Carrie
Angela Bettis (May) stars in this 2002 adaptation of Stephen King's classic tale of horror and retribution, featuring eye-popping special effects and a shocking, all-new twist ending! Carrie White (Bettis) is a lonely, awkward teenage girl who just doesn't fit in. At school,...
"Synopsis: A Double Dose of Telekinesis Terror!
Carrie
Angela Bettis (May) stars in this 2002 adaptation of Stephen King's classic tale of horror and retribution, featuring eye-popping special effects and a shocking, all-new twist ending! Carrie White (Bettis) is a lonely, awkward teenage girl who just doesn't fit in. At school,...
- 4/12/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Stephen King's debut novel Carrie has been adapted for the screen multiple times for multiple generations, showing us different takes on the telekinetic titular character who's harassed both in the halls and on the home front. Scream Factory is giving the Generation Y versions of King's seminal story a high-definition upgrade, with their Carrie / The Rage: Carrie 2 Blu-ray that hits shelves on April 14th. Ahead of its release, we've been provided with three copies of the double feature Blu-ray to give away to a few lucky Daily Dead readers.
"Synopsis: A Double Dose of Telekinesis Terror!
Carrie
Angela Bettis (May) stars in this 2002 adaptation of Stephen King's classic tale of horror and retribution, featuring eye-popping special effects and a shocking, all-new twist ending! Carrie White (Bettis) is a lonely, awkward teenage girl who just doesn't fit in. At school, she endures her classmates' constant ridicule, and at...
"Synopsis: A Double Dose of Telekinesis Terror!
Carrie
Angela Bettis (May) stars in this 2002 adaptation of Stephen King's classic tale of horror and retribution, featuring eye-popping special effects and a shocking, all-new twist ending! Carrie White (Bettis) is a lonely, awkward teenage girl who just doesn't fit in. At school, she endures her classmates' constant ridicule, and at...
- 4/11/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Sometimes, high school can be a virtual hell. Mileage varies by the individual, of course, but in a place where acceptance at a lunch table can be akin to finding an oasis in a desert, there's more weight on the shoulders of many teens than just their backpack straps. Such is the case for Ewen High School student Carrie White, the telekinetic titular character of Stephen King's seminal debut novel published in 1974.
Carrie has been adapted for the screen multiple times for multiple generations, and Scream Factory is giving the Generation Y versions a high-definition upgrade, with their Carrie and The Rage: Carrie 2 double feature Blu-ray now set to hit shelves with an official release date and bonus features, including two new audio commentaries.
Press Release - "Get ready for a double dose of telekinesis terror! Scream Factory presents Carrie & The Rage: Carrie 2 on Blu-ray on April...
Carrie has been adapted for the screen multiple times for multiple generations, and Scream Factory is giving the Generation Y versions a high-definition upgrade, with their Carrie and The Rage: Carrie 2 double feature Blu-ray now set to hit shelves with an official release date and bonus features, including two new audio commentaries.
Press Release - "Get ready for a double dose of telekinesis terror! Scream Factory presents Carrie & The Rage: Carrie 2 on Blu-ray on April...
- 2/25/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Carrie
Written by Lawrence D. Cohen
Directed by Brian De Palma
USA, 1976
It was the first film to be adapted from a Stephen King novel. Its leading ladies were acclaimed for their career-defining performances, and the film pushed its relatively unknown supporting cast into the limelight. It is one of the very few horror films to be recognised at the Academy Awards and has sincere spawned a musical, remakes, and a sequel. However, 40 years on since the publication of the original novel, nothing has captured the sheer horror of Brian De Palma’s 1976 film adaptation. So, what is it about Carrietta “Carrie” White that makes her so special?
The film itself has a simple premise: Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) is a socially awkward teenage girl, abused by her unstable mother and mocked by her peers. She is invited to the school prom in a rare act of kindness, only to...
Written by Lawrence D. Cohen
Directed by Brian De Palma
USA, 1976
It was the first film to be adapted from a Stephen King novel. Its leading ladies were acclaimed for their career-defining performances, and the film pushed its relatively unknown supporting cast into the limelight. It is one of the very few horror films to be recognised at the Academy Awards and has sincere spawned a musical, remakes, and a sequel. However, 40 years on since the publication of the original novel, nothing has captured the sheer horror of Brian De Palma’s 1976 film adaptation. So, what is it about Carrietta “Carrie” White that makes her so special?
The film itself has a simple premise: Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) is a socially awkward teenage girl, abused by her unstable mother and mocked by her peers. She is invited to the school prom in a rare act of kindness, only to...
- 5/21/2014
- by Katie Wong
- SoundOnSight
A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom. The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Judy Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty Chris Hargenson (Portia Doubleday, Youth in Revolt), but only Chris’ best friend, Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde, The Three Musketeers), regrets their actions. In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross (newcomer Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to prom. Pushed to...
- 1/14/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
One of the big sources of excitement within the horror community these last couple weeks has been the persistent rumors of a long-awaited sequel to Beetlejuice, with both Michael Keaton and Winona Rider expressing their interest in being a part of the ghost with the most’s return to the big screen. Will it ever actually happen? Only time will tell. But if it does, it’ll be a follow-up over 25 years in the making – a long time to wait for a sequel, don’t ya think?!
Well, it wouldn’t be the first time us horror fans have had to wait a couple decades for a sequel. In fact, we’ve waited a whole lot longer than that. Just how long, you ask? Let’s take a look at the ten horror sequels that took longer than any others to find their way into our lives!
Embodiment Of Evil...
Well, it wouldn’t be the first time us horror fans have had to wait a couple decades for a sequel. In fact, we’ve waited a whole lot longer than that. Just how long, you ask? Let’s take a look at the ten horror sequels that took longer than any others to find their way into our lives!
Embodiment Of Evil...
- 11/25/2013
- by John Squires
- FEARnet
Director: Kimberly Peirce; Screenwriters: Lawrence D Cohen, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa; Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Julianne Moore, Gabriella Wilde, Portia Doubleday, Judy Greer; Running time: 100 mins; Certificate: 15
Though billed as a "reimagining" of the 1976 horror classic, this version by director Kimberley Peirce is surprisingly low on invention. In fact it often feels like she is bowing down to director Brian De Palma - using the same low-angle framing - enough that you may forget the story was originally hatched by Stephen King. The good news is that you can't go too far wrong by copying a proven formula and for a new generation of moviegoers, it will be something different.
Chloë Grace Moretz follows in Sissy Spacek's bloody footsteps, toning down that Kick-Ass 'tude - at least until the finale when she wreaks telekinetic chaos. She is softer and easily more sympathetic than Spacek (who was just weird to look at...
Though billed as a "reimagining" of the 1976 horror classic, this version by director Kimberley Peirce is surprisingly low on invention. In fact it often feels like she is bowing down to director Brian De Palma - using the same low-angle framing - enough that you may forget the story was originally hatched by Stephen King. The good news is that you can't go too far wrong by copying a proven formula and for a new generation of moviegoers, it will be something different.
Chloë Grace Moretz follows in Sissy Spacek's bloody footsteps, toning down that Kick-Ass 'tude - at least until the finale when she wreaks telekinetic chaos. She is softer and easily more sympathetic than Spacek (who was just weird to look at...
- 11/25/2013
- Digital Spy
With shows like The Walking Dead and American Horror Story scooping up high ratings and accolades like they’re going out of style, there’s no doubt that horror is dominating TV right now. It’s even becoming a big time trend to turn popular horror movies into their own series’, with spin-offs of Psycho and Silence of the Lambs already moving into their second seasons and others based on The Shining, Scream, The Exorcist and From Dusk Till Dawn currently in the works.
That said, the road to success hasn’t always been an easy one, when it comes to TV adaptations of beloved horror flicks. Over the years we’ve seen many of them come and go, either failing to catch on with audiences the way shows like Bates Motel and Hannibal have or even failing to ever find their way in front of the cameras.
Today, we...
That said, the road to success hasn’t always been an easy one, when it comes to TV adaptations of beloved horror flicks. Over the years we’ve seen many of them come and go, either failing to catch on with audiences the way shows like Bates Motel and Hannibal have or even failing to ever find their way in front of the cameras.
Today, we...
- 11/8/2013
- by John Squires
- FEARnet
In theaters now, Carrie is director Kimberly Peirce’s reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.
Carrie is based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King.
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Carrie is based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King.
Wamg is offering you the chance to win some great swag from the film.
Answer the following:
In the original 1976 Carrie film starring Sissy Spacek,
who played Margaret White, Sue Snell, Billy Nolan and Miss Collins?
Official Rules:
1. You Must Be A Us Resident. Prize Will Only Be Shipped To Us Addresses. No P.O. Boxes.
2. Enter Your Name And Answer In Our Comments Section Below. We Will Contact You If You Are A Winner.
3. Winners Will Be Chosen From All Qualifying Entries. No Purchase Necessary.
- 10/21/2013
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
New Carrie 2013 movie served up major drama,thrills,& more. Screen Gems (Sony) released their new horror/thriller, remake flick, "Carrie" into theaters this weekend. I just checked it out, and thought it was great as it served up a lot of intense drama,thrills, and more. It stars: Chloë Grace Moretz, Judy Greer, Portia Doubleday, Alex Russell, Gabriella Wilde, Ansel Elgort, and Julianne Moore. In the new flick, character Carrie (Cloe Grace Moretz) is an extremely odd girl that is seen as an outcast by all her castmates at school. This is due in part to her being extremely sheltered by her deeply religious and whacked out mother, played by (Juliane Moore). Carrie eventually gets terrified after having her period at school,and get made fun of by all the girls in the locker room when they realize she didn't know what a period is. From there, the girls get majorly punished for doing it,...
- 10/20/2013
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White and her daughter Carrie. Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty Chris Hargenson, but only Chris’ best friend, Sue Snell, regrets their actions. In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross, to take Carrie to prom. Pushed to the limit by her peers at the dance, Carrie unleashes telekinetic havoc. Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz as Carrie White Julianne Moore as Margaret White Judy Greer as Miss Desjardin Gabriella Wilde as Sue Snell Alex Russell as Billy Nolan Cynthia Preston as Eleanor Snell Ansel Elgort as Tommy Ross Max Topplin as Jackie Talbott Kim Roberts as Ms. Arlene Walsh Release Date: October 18th,...
- 10/19/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
Sneak Peek all the footage released to date from director Kimberly Peirce's telekinetic thriller "Carrie", starring Chloë Grace Moretz ("Kick-Ass 2"), based on the novel by author Stephen King:
"...the quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative 'Margaret White' (Julianna Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz).
"Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society.
"Gym teacher 'Miss Desjardin' (Judy Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty 'Chris Hargenson' (Portia Doubleday), but only Chris’ best friend, 'Sue Snell' (Gabriella Wilde), regrets their actions.
"In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob 'Tommy Ross' (Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to her high school prom. But pushed to the limit by the bullying of her peers at the dance, Carrie unleashes 'telekinetic' havoc.
"...the quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative 'Margaret White' (Julianna Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz).
"Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society.
"Gym teacher 'Miss Desjardin' (Judy Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty 'Chris Hargenson' (Portia Doubleday), but only Chris’ best friend, 'Sue Snell' (Gabriella Wilde), regrets their actions.
"In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob 'Tommy Ross' (Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to her high school prom. But pushed to the limit by the bullying of her peers at the dance, Carrie unleashes 'telekinetic' havoc.
- 10/19/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
"You will know her name," predicts the posters for the new "Carrie." Chances are you already do, whether or not you've seen the 1976 Brian De Palma-directed original, or read the Stephen King novel both films were based on. That's because, like Freddy or Jason, when it comes to horror movie characters, Carrie White is already a household name.
In director Kimberly Peirce's version, it's Chloe Grace Moretz who plays the character that Sissy Spacek first made famous, a tormented (and telekinetic) high schooler who goes berserk on prom night. But as with any remake, that name recognition can be a double-edged sword. Because while it helps bring in the crowds, the main concern is typically how well the new version compares to the original -- especially when it comes to an undisputed classic like "Carrie." So here's a look at what Peirce's modern update got right, and what it got wrong.
In director Kimberly Peirce's version, it's Chloe Grace Moretz who plays the character that Sissy Spacek first made famous, a tormented (and telekinetic) high schooler who goes berserk on prom night. But as with any remake, that name recognition can be a double-edged sword. Because while it helps bring in the crowds, the main concern is typically how well the new version compares to the original -- especially when it comes to an undisputed classic like "Carrie." So here's a look at what Peirce's modern update got right, and what it got wrong.
- 10/18/2013
- by Rick Mele
- Moviefone
Julianne Moore Can’t Stop Hitting Herself In Carrie Clip, Plus New Image Shows Infamous Shower Scene
Even with Carrie landing in theaters tomorrow, Screen Gems is inexplicably still managing to find new footage and images from the horror remake to splash across the internet. We’ve covered the Carrie publicity campaign pretty thoroughly so far, but there’s still time for one more clip, this one with the self-explanatory title, “Stop Hurting Yourself!”
In this small segment, the eponymous tragic hero (Chloë Grace Moretz) comes home to find her religious wackjob of a mother (Julianne Moore) punishing herself for some unseen offense by slamming her head into a wall. Horrified, Carrie runs to her mother’s side and has to scream to get her attention:
Though the clip is very short, clocking in at only sixteen seconds, it’s plain to see why Screen Gems thought to release it. In just a few seconds, Moretz’s facial expressions drag the viewer into her fear, uncertainty and anger.
In this small segment, the eponymous tragic hero (Chloë Grace Moretz) comes home to find her religious wackjob of a mother (Julianne Moore) punishing herself for some unseen offense by slamming her head into a wall. Horrified, Carrie runs to her mother’s side and has to scream to get her attention:
Though the clip is very short, clocking in at only sixteen seconds, it’s plain to see why Screen Gems thought to release it. In just a few seconds, Moretz’s facial expressions drag the viewer into her fear, uncertainty and anger.
- 10/17/2013
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
Finally, after months of promotions, clips, images, posters, and any other thing you can possibly think of, our review of Carrie is here! Read on to see if this is one prom you're gonna wanna go to!
Read our Carrie review here!
Carrie has been rated R for "Sex and Nudity, Violence and Gore, Profanity, Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking, and Frightening/Intense Scenes." Ah, the good stuff! For more information visit WhatHappenedToCarrie.com!
Related Story: Official Carrie News Archive
Synopsis:
A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.
The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a...
Read our Carrie review here!
Carrie has been rated R for "Sex and Nudity, Violence and Gore, Profanity, Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking, and Frightening/Intense Scenes." Ah, the good stuff! For more information visit WhatHappenedToCarrie.com!
Related Story: Official Carrie News Archive
Synopsis:
A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.
The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a...
- 10/17/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Plot: Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz) is an outcast at her high school, where she’s mercilessly bullied by local queen bee Chris Hargensen (Portia Doubleday). Feeling pity for her, Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde) convinces her nice-guy jock boyfriend (Ansel Elgort) to take her to the prom, but she doesn’t know that Chris has a terrible surprise in store for Carrie. However, Carrie’s got a few surprises of her own, including a gift for telekinesis that-...
- 10/17/2013
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Chicago – Director Kimberly Peirce (“Boys Don’t Cry”) doesn’t convey the dread or atmosphere of Stephen King’s “Carrie” to a degree that elevates it to the source material’s true potential but she does handle performance in a way that’s rare in the genre, making this remake one of the best horror films of the season.
It won’t soon supplant the De Palma version but it brings King’s story to another generation, finding the relatable truth in the story of a girl pushed too far by religion, adolescence, bullying, and society. If your threshold of remake relevance is that it must exceed the original creatively than don’t bother with this “Carrie .” It doesn’t have the personality of De Palma’s vision. However, if you’re not automatically attuned to smash remakes for their very existence, Peirce’s update works on its own terms...
It won’t soon supplant the De Palma version but it brings King’s story to another generation, finding the relatable truth in the story of a girl pushed too far by religion, adolescence, bullying, and society. If your threshold of remake relevance is that it must exceed the original creatively than don’t bother with this “Carrie .” It doesn’t have the personality of De Palma’s vision. However, if you’re not automatically attuned to smash remakes for their very existence, Peirce’s update works on its own terms...
- 10/17/2013
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Kimberly Peirce's new adaptation of "Carrie" is updated for the social media savvy Generation Z, but it's not exactly a revolutionary take on Stephen King's source material. If anything, it's even slightly more faithful to the book than Brian De Palma's classic (and still definitive) 1976 version, although with a decidedly more feminist lens. Starring Chloe Moretz as the titular misfit with telekinetic abilities; Julianne Moore as her devout and abusive mother; and Judy Greer as the sympathetic gym teacher Ms. Desjardin, "Carrie" is a bloody, upsetting horror film that at the very least will make older teens think twice about bullying a classmate.
The horror movie is rated R for "bloody violence, disturbing images, language and some sexual content," but in case you're on the fence about whether your teen is ready for it, here are 10 of the most shocking moments.
Spoilers Ahead
1. The Opening Scene: Staying faithful to the book,...
The horror movie is rated R for "bloody violence, disturbing images, language and some sexual content," but in case you're on the fence about whether your teen is ready for it, here are 10 of the most shocking moments.
Spoilers Ahead
1. The Opening Scene: Staying faithful to the book,...
- 10/17/2013
- by Sandie Angulo Chen
- Moviefone
A new clip has arrived for Carrie, and it spends its time administering punishment to itself. I mean, really, man! Sometimes you have to make yourself pay like that weirdo Albino monk from The Da Vinci Code.
Carrie has been rated R for "Sex and Nudity, Violence and Gore, Profanity, Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking, and Frightening/Intense Scenes." Ah, the good stuff! For more information visit WhatHappenedToCarrie.com!
Related Story: Official Carrie News Archive
Synopsis:
A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.
The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society.
Carrie has been rated R for "Sex and Nudity, Violence and Gore, Profanity, Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking, and Frightening/Intense Scenes." Ah, the good stuff! For more information visit WhatHappenedToCarrie.com!
Related Story: Official Carrie News Archive
Synopsis:
A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.
The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society.
- 10/16/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
A third clip from Carrie has made its way online and continues to focus on the struggle between Carrie and Margaret White. Directed by Kimberly Peirce, Carriewill be released on October 18th in the Us and November 29th in the UK.
“The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty Chris Hargenson (Portia Doubleday, Youth in Revolt), but only Chris’ best friend, Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde, The Three Musketeers), regrets their actions. In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross (newcomer Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to prom. Pushed to the limit by her peers at the dance,...
“The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty Chris Hargenson (Portia Doubleday, Youth in Revolt), but only Chris’ best friend, Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde, The Three Musketeers), regrets their actions. In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross (newcomer Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to prom. Pushed to the limit by her peers at the dance,...
- 10/16/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Sneak Peek more new footage, plus all the other footage released to date from director Kimberly Peirce's telekinetic thriller "Carrie", starring Chloë Grace Moretz ("Kick-Ass 2"), based on the novel by author Stephen King:
"...the quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative 'Margaret White' (Julianna Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz).
"Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society.
"Gym teacher 'Miss Desjardin' (Judy Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty 'Chris Hargenson' (Portia Doubleday), but only Chris’ best friend, 'Sue Snell' (Gabriella Wilde), regrets their actions.
"In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob 'Tommy Ross' (Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to her high school prom. But pushed to the limit by the bullying of her peers at the dance,...
"...the quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative 'Margaret White' (Julianna Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz).
"Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society.
"Gym teacher 'Miss Desjardin' (Judy Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty 'Chris Hargenson' (Portia Doubleday), but only Chris’ best friend, 'Sue Snell' (Gabriella Wilde), regrets their actions.
"In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob 'Tommy Ross' (Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to her high school prom. But pushed to the limit by the bullying of her peers at the dance,...
- 10/16/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom. The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Judy Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty Chris Hargenson (Portia Doubleday, Youth in Revolt), but only Chris’ best friend, Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde, The Three Musketeers), regrets their actions. In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross (newcomer Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to prom. Pushed to...
- 10/16/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
Last week, Daily Dead hit the red carpet in Hollywood for Kimberly Peirce’s upcoming retelling of the classic Stephen King tale, Carrie. While there, we had the opportunity to speak with Chloe Grace Moretz and several of her co-stars, including Alex Russell, Cynthia Preston, Max Toppling and Zoe Belkin.
Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and directed by Peirce, Carrie follows a shy outcast (played by Moretz) who discovers she possesses telekinetic powers and gets pushed too far after falling victim to a cruel prom night prank that forces her to unleash hell on everyone around her:
“The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular...
Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and directed by Peirce, Carrie follows a shy outcast (played by Moretz) who discovers she possesses telekinetic powers and gets pushed too far after falling victim to a cruel prom night prank that forces her to unleash hell on everyone around her:
“The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular...
- 10/15/2013
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom. The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Judy Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty Chris Hargenson (Portia Doubleday, Youth in Revolt), but only Chris’ best friend, Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde, The Three Musketeers), regrets their actions. In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross (newcomer Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to prom. Pushed to...
- 10/15/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
With Carrie bringing telekinetic terror to theatres this weekend, your lovely Nightmare Nightcap hostess, Vanessa Gomez, checks in with her dirty pillows and a look at the series!
For more on Vanessa check out her Wicked Wolf Films website and let the drooling commence!
Welcome to the world of horror and gore as host Vanessa Gomez brings you news, reviews, and inside information on today's most horrific topics. From horror films to Halloween activities, Vanessa uncovers it all in this series. So grab a hot cup of Joe (or your beverage of choice), and keep all hands and feet inside your coffins while you enjoy the ride.
Carrie has been rated R for "Sex and Nudity, Violence and Gore, Profanity, Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking, and Frightening/Intense Scenes." Ah, the good stuff! For more information visit WhatHappenedToCarrie.com!
Check out the video below, and look for more in the coming weeks!
For more on Vanessa check out her Wicked Wolf Films website and let the drooling commence!
Welcome to the world of horror and gore as host Vanessa Gomez brings you news, reviews, and inside information on today's most horrific topics. From horror films to Halloween activities, Vanessa uncovers it all in this series. So grab a hot cup of Joe (or your beverage of choice), and keep all hands and feet inside your coffins while you enjoy the ride.
Carrie has been rated R for "Sex and Nudity, Violence and Gore, Profanity, Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking, and Frightening/Intense Scenes." Ah, the good stuff! For more information visit WhatHappenedToCarrie.com!
Check out the video below, and look for more in the coming weeks!
- 10/15/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
A new TV spot has arrived for Carrie, and it will have you singing along. Well, maybe not singing exactly. Shrieking? Yes, shrieking along! That will work just fine! Check it out, and look for our review soon!
Carrie has been rated R for "Sex and Nudity, Violence and Gore, Profanity, Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking, and Frightening/Intense Scenes." Ah, the good stuff! For more information visit WhatHappenedToCarrie.com!
Related Story: Official Carrie News Archive
Synopsis:
A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.
The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast...
Carrie has been rated R for "Sex and Nudity, Violence and Gore, Profanity, Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking, and Frightening/Intense Scenes." Ah, the good stuff! For more information visit WhatHappenedToCarrie.com!
Related Story: Official Carrie News Archive
Synopsis:
A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.
The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast...
- 10/11/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
With the release of Carrie just over a week away, we had our own Staci Layne Wilson head out and meet the director and cast! Check out her interviews with Judy Greer, Kim Peirce, Chloe Moretz, and Julianne Moore right here!
Carrie has been rated R for "Sex and Nudity, Violence and Gore, Profanity, Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking, and Frightening/Intense Scenes." Ah, the good stuff! For more information visit WhatHappenedToCarrie.com!
Related Story: Official Carrie News Archive
Synopsis:
A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.
The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet...
Carrie has been rated R for "Sex and Nudity, Violence and Gore, Profanity, Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking, and Frightening/Intense Scenes." Ah, the good stuff! For more information visit WhatHappenedToCarrie.com!
Related Story: Official Carrie News Archive
Synopsis:
A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.
The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet...
- 10/10/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
With its Halloween-ready release date quickly approaching, Screen Gems’ update of the Brian de Palma classic Carrie has been busy setting the internet ablaze with lots of new clips and photos, most highlighting the performances of teen star Chloe Moretz, as the titular telekinetic teen, and Julianne Moore, as her wacked-out fundamentalist mother.
The newest clip from the Kimberley Peirce-directed film shows Carrie happily preparing for prom before utilizing her newly-discovering abilities to finally stand up to her abusive, manipulative mother.
Check it out right here, courtesy of IGN:
Buzz surrounding the remake has been generally divided, with some moviegoers questioning the need for another Carrie and others growing increasingly excited to see a modernized take on the story. I’m certainly in the latter camp, mostly because of Moretz. The young actress has repeatedly proven her ability to deliver tremendous performances in complex, twisted roles; her Hit-Girl was the...
The newest clip from the Kimberley Peirce-directed film shows Carrie happily preparing for prom before utilizing her newly-discovering abilities to finally stand up to her abusive, manipulative mother.
Check it out right here, courtesy of IGN:
Buzz surrounding the remake has been generally divided, with some moviegoers questioning the need for another Carrie and others growing increasingly excited to see a modernized take on the story. I’m certainly in the latter camp, mostly because of Moretz. The young actress has repeatedly proven her ability to deliver tremendous performances in complex, twisted roles; her Hit-Girl was the...
- 10/7/2013
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
Imagine, if you will, sitting at your local coffee hole sipping on whatever 19-syllable concoction with soy milk you just ordered when all of a sudden... Wham! Telekinetic terrors set in! That's exactly the case with this new Carrie viral video! Look for the film in theatres on October 18th.
Carrie has been rated R for "Sex and Nudity, Violence and Gore, Profanity, Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking, and Frightening/Intense Scenes." Ah, the good stuff! For more information visit WhatHappenedToCarrie.com!
Related Story: Official Carrie News Archive
Synopsis:
A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.
The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter,...
Carrie has been rated R for "Sex and Nudity, Violence and Gore, Profanity, Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking, and Frightening/Intense Scenes." Ah, the good stuff! For more information visit WhatHappenedToCarrie.com!
Related Story: Official Carrie News Archive
Synopsis:
A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.
The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter,...
- 10/7/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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