Carrie (1976)

Not under 16

Plot

Withdrawn and sensitive teenager Carrie White faces bullying from her classmates and abuse from her fanatically pious mother.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

Cast

Sissy SpacekCarrie

Piper LaurieMargaret White

Marty BalinMargaret White

Amy IrvingSue Snell

William KattTommy Ross

John TravoltaBilly Nolan

Nancy AllenChris Hargenson

Betty BuckleyMiss Collins

P.J. SolesNorma

Priscilla PointerMrs. Snell

Sydney LassickMr. Fromm

Gero SteffenMr. Fromm

Stefan GieraschMr. Morton

Michael TalbottFreddy

Doug CoxThe Beak

Harry GoldGeorge

Noelle NorthFrieda

Jack McEdwardHelen Shyres

Edie McClurgHelen

Jean GlaudéAfro Guy (uncredited)

Writers and directors

Brian De PalmaDirectorf. 1940

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Lee Mi-sookWriterf. 1947

Lawrence D. CohenWriterf. -0001

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Cat Ellington

Carrie had been included on a list of great films to which my mother had taken my older brother and me to see upon their theatrical releases decades ago. And the memories of that long ago time will fo…10. Feb 2017

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CinemaSerf ★ 7.0/10

Sissy Spacek is really good in this as the socially inept, psychologically tortured, girl living in the shadow of her overbearingly Christian mother, with few friends and some remarkable telekinetic p…3. Jun 2023

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RalphRahal ★ 8.0/10

Brian De Palma's Carrie (1976) remains an iconic adaptation of Stephen King's novel, blending psychological horror with deeply human themes of alienation and vengeance. The film’s portrayal of high sc…14. Dec 2024

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Alunauwie ★ 8.0/10

Carrie (1976) presents a chilling adaptation of Stephen King's novel, with Sissy Spacek delivering a powerful transformation as the troubled teen. Despite less emphasis on supernatural tension compare…30. Sep 2025

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