Carrie
Seen it?1976 | 98 min | Horror, Thriller
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it made about 19 times its budget. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The Exorcist or Hereditary, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
Withdrawn and sensitive teenager Carrie White faces bullying from her classmates and abuse from her fanatically pious mother.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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars and 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$34 million worldwide on a $2 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian De Palma
- Sissy SpacekCarrie
- Piper LaurieMargaret 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