Dir. Brian De Palma · Starring Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, William Katt, John Travolta, Nancy Allen · Music Pino Donaggio · Carrie Collection
“If you've got a taste for terror…Take Carrie to the prom.”
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Withdrawn and sensitive teenager Carrie White faces bullying from her classmates and abuse from her fanatically pious mother.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.
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This is a devastating journey through adolescent torment and religious extremism, culminating in a terrifying, visceral release. It's a dread-soaked, unsettling experience that builds slowly to a shocking, unforgettable climax, exploring the destructive power of cruelty and the tragic consequences of isolation.
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