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Carrie 1976

“If you've got a taste for terror...Take Carrie to the prom!”

★ 7.3/10 · 4,360 votes R HorrorThriller Released
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What is Carrie?

Carrie is a 1976 film centered on the life of a withdrawn and sensitive teenager named Carrie White. The narrative follows her experiences as she navigates the challenges of high school while enduring bullying from her classmates.

Type
Film
Year
1976
Status
Released
Runtime
98 minutes
Release date
Nov 3, 1976
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
United Artists
Budget
$1,800,000
Revenue
$33,800,000
Genres
Horror, Thriller
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Carrie is a 1976 film centered on the life of a withdrawn and sensitive teenager named Carrie White. The narrative follows her experiences as she navigates the challenges of high school while enduring bullying from her classmates. Outside of the school environment, Carrie faces ongoing abuse from her mother, who is described as fanatically pious. As the story progresses, Carrie begins to suspect that she possesses supernatural powers. These abilities eventually manifest, leading the plot toward a dark and violent conclusion. The film explores the intersection of Carrie’s difficult personal life and the emergence of her extraordinary capabilities. By focusing on the pressures exerted by both her peers and her home life, the story illustrates the transformation of a vulnerable young woman into a figure capable of significant destruction. The production examines themes of isolation and retaliation through the lens of Carrie’s developing powers and the intense emotional turmoil she faces in her daily life.

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Should you watch it?

“A sensitive teenager faces abuse and bullying before discovering she has supernatural powers.”

Reasons to watch
  • Engaging horror and thriller elements
  • Explores a dramatic and sensitive storyline
Keep in mind
  • Contains dark and violent themes
  • Features abusive and bullying situations

Watch it if you enjoy classic horror and thriller films with supernatural themes.

The film contains dark themes involving abuse, bullying, and violence.

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Frequently asked questions

When was the film released in the US?

The film was released on 11/03/1976.

What genre is the film classified as?

It is classified as Horror and Thriller.

What is the runtime of the film?

The runtime is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the main character's name?

The main character is Carrie White.

What kind of powers does the main character suspect she has?

She begins to suspect that she has supernatural powers.