It’s the kind of plot that would seem to lend itself well to the screen.
It remains essential while the other three are decidedly disposable.
This is undoubtedly the worst of theCarriemovies.
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The 2002 TV adaptation ofCarriefeaturesAngela Bettisin the title role.
Perhaps this was meant to evoke the epistolary structure of the original novel.
The scares are likewise tepid, and the movie never really conjures up a tense or creepy atmosphere.
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The 2013 remake brought the tale into the age of smartphones and social media.
Despite the star power,the finished product is middlingand, once again, feels unnecessary.
Moretz, in particular, isn’t that convincing as an odd, disturbed kid.
Carrie is a horror film directed by Brian De Palma, based on Stephen King’s novel. It stars Sissy Spacek as Carrie White, a shy high school student who discovers her telekinetic abilities. Tormented by her peers and controlled by her fanatically religious mother, played by Piper Laurie, the film follows Carrie’s emotional and psychological struggles leading to a dramatic climax. Carrie solidified its place in the horror genre for its powerful performances and chilling atmosphere.
On the storytelling side, directorKimberly Peircegoes for a safe, unimaginative retread rather than a bold reimagining.
All told, this version ofCarrierepresents a missed opportunity.
It could have been a modern classic, but really it’s quite forgettable.
Simply put, it’s a classic.
It stars Sissy Spacek as Carrie White, a shy high school student who discovers her telekinetic abilities.
Carrie solidified its place in the horror genre for its powerful performances and chilling atmosphere.
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