Carrie (1976)
Release Date: 1976
Genre: Supernatural Power
Director: Brian De Palma
Screenwriter: Lawrence D.Cohen, Stephen King
Carrie (1976) Rating:
Rowan= 10 / 10;
Chris= 8 / 10;
Peter= 9 / 10;
Ellis= 8.5 / 10
Andy= 9 / 10
Carrie (1976) Synopsis:
A young girl with an obsessive catholic mother discovers that she has telekinetic power. Being bullied at school, she finally decided that things must change as she gets invited to the prom night…
Carrie (1976) Review:
One of the best 1970’s movie, and one that doesn’t seem to have aged. The movie is captivating, thank to a great plot and the super acting performance from both Sissy Spacek (Carrie) and Piper Laurie (her mum). I found the character of the mum extremely evil and terrifying. The music also plays an important role and adds so much intensity to this movie. A cult movie, I just wished Brian De Palma had access to better special effects at that time. Looking forward to a remake!
Carrie (1976) Cast:
 | Sissy Spacek | … | Carrie |
 | Piper Laurie | … | Margaret White |
 | Amy Irving | … | Sue Snell |
 | William Katt | … | Tommy Ross |
 | John Travolta | … | Billy Nolan |
 | Nancy Allen | … | Chris Hargensen |
 | Betty Buckley | … | Miss Collins |
 | P.J. Soles | … | Norma |
 | Priscilla Pointer | … | Mrs. Snell |
 | Sydney Lassick | … | Mr. Fromm |
 | Stefan Gierasch | … | Mr. Morton |
 | Michael Talbott | … | Freddy |
 | Doug Cox | … | The Beak |
 | Harry Gold | … | George |
| Noelle North | … | Frieda |
| Cindy Daly | … | Cora |
| Deirdre Berthrong | … | Rhonda |
 | Anson Downes | … | Ernest |
| Rory Stevens | … | Kenny |
 | Edie McClurg | … | Helen |
| Cameron De Palma | … | Boy on Bicycle |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 | Sharon Benson | … | Ruth Gogan (uncredited) |
| Terry Bolo | … | Trudy Bourne (uncredited) |
| Katie Irving | … | Katie O’Shea / The Balladeer (uncredited) |
| Cynthia Schuler Larsen | … | Alice Litten (uncredited) |
| Dan Protheroe | … | Bassist – Vance or Towers (prom band) (uncredited) |
| James Saad | … | Drummer & Percussionist – Vance or Towers (prom band) (uncredited) |
| Janie Squire | … | Julia McDermitt (uncredited) |
| Mike Towers | … | Vance or Towers (prom band) (uncredited) |
| Glen Vance | … | Vance or Towers (prom band) (uncredited) |
Fans Speak:
Great movie!!! I waited years before watching it and was really surprised. The actress is quite amazing!!! Great plot and a good story. Although I didn’t find it as scary as I had heard; it probably was when it came out in 1976! Also looking forward to the 2013 remake
Wonderful special effects for a 70’s movie. I had to make a presentation about the book when I was 15 and I watched the movie instead of reading the book (thank you, Brian De Palma)
