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Carrie (1976)
Director: Brian De Palma
Cast: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, William Katt
Runtime98 min
Rating15
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Withdrawn and sensitive teenager Carrie White faces bullying from classmates and abuse from her fanatically pious mother.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.
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Carrie, the 1976 horror thriller directed by Brian De Palma, is considered a classic of the genre and a landmark in Stephen King's filmography. The film was widely acclaimed by critics and received several Academy Award nominations, including a Best Actress nod for Sissy Spacek's powerful performance as the title character. Carrie has also enjoyed strong public reception, with an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 93%, indicating widespread critical and audience appreciation.
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Carrie (1976) is a horror classic directed by Brian De Palma, featuring mesmerizing performances from Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie. The film blends intense psychological drama with supernatural thrills, creating a powerfully compelling coming-of-age story that explores themes of abuse, bullying, and the darker side of adolescence.
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Carrie is a 1976 American supernatural horror film directed by Brian De Palma from a screenplay written by Lawrence D. Cohen, adapted from Stephen King's 1974 semi-epistolary novel Carrie. The film stars Sissy Spacek as Carrie White, a shy teenage girl who is constantly mocked and bullied at her school. She later develops the power of telekinesis and uses it to wreak vengeance on her tormentors. The film also features Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, Nancy Allen, William Katt, P. J. Soles, Betty Buckley, and John Travolta in supporting roles. It is the first film in the Carrie franchise.
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